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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Stating that BJP Government has failed to observe Opinion Poll Day (Asmitai Dis) despite issuance of notification, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has demanded to act swiftly to at least start it from this year. “Replying to my Private Members Resolution on 19th July 2024, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured on the floor of the House that Opinion Poll Day would be officially celebrated by the Government of Goa. However, despite this assurance and despite the deep historical and emotional significance of the day, no official observance or state wide programme was held in January…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Marking the New Year with a step towards sustainable agriculture, a new climate-resilient indoor farming initiative, Hydro-Grow, has been introduced to promote modern and innovative farming practices in Goa. The initiative demonstrates how advanced indoor farming technology can deliver fast, reliable, and weather-independent crop production. Lettuce cultivated under the Hydro-Grow system was ready for harvest in just 25 days, with the first harvest taking place on January 1, 2026. The system uses patented spectrum grow lights with 14 hours of controlled lighting, enabling balanced nutrition, efficient growth, and predictable yields. This technology allows farmers to grow leafy…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In an effort to strengthen inclusive democratic practices and enhance participation of marginalized sections of society, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) chaired a meeting with representatives of renowned institutions in the state on December 30, 2025. The meeting was held on the thematic priority “Democracy for the Empowerment of Marginalized Sections of Society” and focused on promoting inclusive governance and wider electoral participation. Addressing the gathering, the CEO informed participants that India has assumed the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), reflecting the country’s strong commitment to democratic values, inclusive governance,…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: A beach once known for all the wrong reasons has rewritten its story, and the New Year celebrations at Baina beach have become the clearest symbol of that transformation. What was earlier associated with red-light activities has now emerged as one of Goa’s most preferred destinations to welcome the New Year, drawing thousands of revellers to its shoreline. The change has been driven by a clear vision pursued over the last three years by Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar, who set out to alter Baina beach’s public image and unlock its tourism potential. After being elected, Amonkar focused…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Mandrem Police have registered an unnatural death case following the drowning of a young man at Vithaldaswada, Morjim, in Pernem taluka late on December 31, 2025. According to police, U.D. No. 58/2025 was registered at 11.04 pm under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, after Mandrem Police Station received telephonic information from the Community Health Centre (CHC), Tuem, that an unknown male had been brought dead from Morjim. Subsequent enquiry revealed that the deceased was identified as Aditya (full name not known), aged around 25 to 30 years, a native of Bihar. He…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: Two persons sustained injuries after a goods carrier rickshaw allegedly caused an accident at Guddi Paroda in Quepem on December 24, 2025, Quepem Police said. According to the complaint filed by ASI Nagesh Gaonkar of Quepem Police Station, the incident occurred prior to 10.16 pm near opposite Balaji Finance at Guddi Paroda. The accused, identified as Murshad Ali, a resident of Dicarpali, Margao, was driving a goods carrier rickshaw and had halted the vehicle at the roadside. Police stated that the accused allegedly turned the rickshaw onto the main road suddenly, without giving any signal or exercising…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In a significant development in the Porbavaddo murder case, Calangute Police have arrested the accused and secured 11 days of police custody as investigation gathers pace. An offence was registered on January 1, 2026, at 2.55 pm at Calangute Police Station based on a state complaint filed by PSI Kiran Naik, following an enquiry into an unnatural death case (UD No. 01/2026) under Section 194 of the BNSS. Police investigations revealed that prior to 2.44 am on January 1, 2026, the accused Kamal Adhikari, a native of West Bengal and presently residing at Porbavaddo, Calangute, allegedly assaulted…