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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that a stop work order would be issued against a proposed large-scale construction project in Carambolim, responding to sustained opposition from local residents and activists over alleged planning and infrastructure concerns. In an official statement, Sawant said he had discussed the matter with Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane and had also informed RGP MLA Viresh Borkar about the government’s decision. He added that formal action against the project would follow shortly. Sawant said that a notice would first be served on the developer, and that a stop work order would…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Advocate Amit Palekar said he joined the Aam Aadmi Party inspired by its educated leadership and promise of clean politics, and worked tirelessly to build the organisation in Goa, including taking on the BJP at multiple levels. Describing his removal as Goa unit president and being singled out for blame as unacceptable, Palekar said he had done nothing wrong against the party, even as his exit triggered a wider leadership crisis within AAP Goa. Palekar resigned from the party’s primary membership days after being removed as state president following AAP’s poor performance in the recent Zilla Parishad…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Art & Culture Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Saturday urged Traditional Shigmo Mandals across Goa to register with the Directorate of Art & Culture at the earliest to avail Special Grants ranging between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2 lakh for the purchase of Dhol-Tanse and traditional Shigmo attire. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating Ekata Utsav-2026, an Exhibition-cum-Sale organised by Ekata Yuva Sangh, Quepem, in association with the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, at Bhagwan Mahaveer Government High School ground, Padi, Quepem, Tawadkar said the government is committed to supporting traditional cultural custodians. “Registered Traditional Shigmo Mandals…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Amid concerns over the sealing of amusement rides at the ongoing Shree Dev Bodgeshwar Jatra in Mapusa, an appeal has been submitted to the Mamledar of Bardez Taluka seeking proactive dialogue and transparent guidelines to ensure the peaceful and safe conduct of the festival and other upcoming state jatras. In a letter dated January 5, 2026, addressed to the Mamledar, the signatories, identifying themselves as devotees of Shree Dev Bodgeshwar and representatives of local stakeholders, expressed concern over the recent sealing of the giant wheel and other amusement rides. While acknowledging that public safety is paramount, the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant move aimed at safeguarding Goa’s identity, land and heritage, South Goa Member of Parliament Captain Viriato Fernandes has introduced a Private Member’s Bill in Parliament seeking Special Status for the state. The Bill was tabled during the recently concluded winter session of Parliament. Addressing the media in the presence of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) General Secretary Adv. Srinivas Khalap and District Presidents Shri Virendra Shirodkar and Shri Savio D’Silva, Captain Fernandes said the Bill was a decisive step to protect Goa’s Asmitai (identity) at a time when the state faces unprecedented threats to…

Team Goemkarponn Dabolim: PWD Minister Digambar Kamat said that the much-awaited Dabolim flyover project is likely to be completed by December, following a joint review meeting held in the constituency along with Minister Mauvin Godinho to address long-pending infrastructure and road-related issues. Kamat was speaking to reporters after the meeting, which was held in the presence of newly elected Zilla Panchayat member Sunil Gawas and other local representatives. The discussions focused on ongoing and proposed Public Works Department (PWD) works in Dabolim, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) flyover project, and road issues under Zilla Panchayat jurisdiction in Sancoale.…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Goa witnessed a moment of pride as Kumari Sneha Yadav from Vasco became the only candidate from the state to be selected for the Border Security Force (BSF), and is currently serving the nation along the India–Bangladesh border. Sneha’s achievement has brought joy to her family and the local community. Her mother, a devoted follower of Lord Kapreshwar, had taken a mannat praying for her daughter’s selection in the BSF. With Sneha fulfilling her dream, the family believes their prayers were answered by the blessings of Lord Kapreshwar. As a mark of gratitude, the family organised a…