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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress leader and advocate Amit Palekar on Monday alleged that he survived a life-threatening road rage attack in Taleigao on Sunday night and also accused the authorities of failing to act against Chitti Babu Ghanta despite multiple complaints. Addressing a press conference, Palekar claimed that a group of allegedly intoxicated youths abused him and attempted to assault him following a road rage incident in Taleigao. “I had a life-threatening incident last night. Some drunk youths tried to attack me in a road rage incident. They attempted to flee after spotting a police vehicle, but I chased them,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to people not to oppose the proposed project near the Katamgal Dada shrine, assuring that the government will not disturb even a small portion of the sacred site or its surrounding area. Addressing concerns over the project, Sawant said there was no reason for opposition as the government was committed to protecting the shrine. “Even I believe in Katamgal Dada, and we will not disturb even a small part of the nearby Katamgal Dada area,” he said.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes has urged the Konkan Railway Corporation (KRC) to prioritise the reconstruction of the demolished footbridge at Margao Railway Station, citing the severe inconvenience faced by passengers and local residents. The issue was raised during a meeting with Konkan Railway Executive Director Joseph George and Baban Ghatge at the request of the Margao Congress Block. The old footbridge, which connected the Aquem and Navelim sides of the station, is currently being demolished, leaving commuters without a direct crossing and with no confirmed timeline for its reconstruction. During the meeting, KRC officials presented…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government on Saturday withdrew its controversial May 13 circular that had revived the process of declaring 56 villages as urban areas under the Goa Land Revenue Code, following sustained opposition from village panchayats, residents and political parties across the state. In an order issued by the Revenue Department, the government stated that the communication dated May 13, 2026, “stands withdrawn with immediate effect,” bringing to an end the exercise initiated to seek comments from the affected village panchayats. The withdrawn circular had directed the Directorate of Panchayats to obtain the views of the 56 villages…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Saturday made it clear that it will not allow the direct or indirect entry of defectors into the party, reiterating its commitment to strengthening the organisation ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing the media after the Congress Political Affairs Committee and Executive Committee meetings, GPCC President Girish Chodankar said the party’s stand on defections is unequivocal. “Our policy is clear. There will be no direct or indirect entry of defectors into the Congress,” Chodankar said. He further clarified that sitting and former MLAs wishing to join the party must…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Motorists violating traffic rules in Goa will face stringent action, including hefty fines and suspension of driving licences, with the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) becoming operational across the state from July 1. The AI-powered surveillance system will monitor traffic round-the-clock through cameras installed at 26 strategic locations, automatically detecting violations and generating e-challans without manual intervention. Authorities have warned that offences such as red-light jumping, overspeeding, using a mobile phone while driving, carrying passengers in goods vehicles, overloading goods carriages and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may attract suspension of the driver’s licence…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo today welcomed the government’s decision to tighten enforcement against drunken driving, saying the move should send a strong message that Goa will adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards motorists driving under the influence of alcohol. Addressing a press conference along with Sudip Tamhankar and representatives of rental vehicle associations, Lobo said those caught driving under the influence should face strict legal action, including imprisonment. He said strong enforcement is necessary to deter offenders, particularly tourists and drivers of rental vehicles, and to improve road safety across the state. The remarks come after the Directorate…