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Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar launched a ₹1.5 crore sewerline replacement project near Canara Bank at Baina, aimed at addressing persistent sewage problems in the area. The project involves replacing a nearly 40-year-old sewer pipeline that has been the cause of frequent blockages and overflows. The ageing line is being upgraded to a larger-capacity pipeline by increasing its diameter from the existing 150 mm to double the size to 300 mm, which is expected to significantly improve sewage flow and reduce recurring complaints. Speaking at the launch, Amonkar said the sewerage work is already underway at Sada jetty…

Team Goemkarponn Anjuna: Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar appeared before the Anjuna police for questioning in connection with the Birch nightclub fire case, as investigators continue to probe the circumstances that led to the tragic incident. Speaking to the police, Amonkar stated that he has owned the property since 1994. He said the premises were operated by him as a hotel for around 10 years before its use changed over time. Amonkar further informed investigators that he had later entered into an agreement to sell the property to Khosla, but cancelled the deal after allegedly discovering forged documents linked to the transaction.…

Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the appointment of Nitin Nabin as BJP National Working President will further strengthen the party’s organisational structure across the country. Speaking after a meeting in New Delhi, Sawant said Nitin Nabin’s long-standing organisational experience and dedication to the party will provide fresh energy and direction. “His journey within the organisation is inspiring. Under his leadership, the BJP will continue to grow stronger and remain committed to the service of the nation,” the Chief Minister said. Sawant added that the interaction focused on strengthening the party at the grassroots level…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mapusa, today extended the police custody of Ajay Gupta by five days in connection with the Birch fire case. Gupta was produced before the court by the Mapusa police, who sought further custodial interrogation as part of the ongoing investigation. The court allowed the request and remanded the accused to police custody for an additional five days. During the hearing, Gupta informed the court that he would cooperate with the investigation. Ajay Gupta was arrested by the Mapusa police for allegedly forging documents to obtain an excise licence for Birch, Romeo…

“Monthly data released by the Directorate of Transport has repeatedly flagged high accident and fatality rates. Blackspots are known. Dangerous curves, poorly designed junctions, missing medians and fading lane markings are visible to anyone who drives regularly. Yet corrective action remains slow, fragmented or cosmetic, often triggered only after a fatal crash draws public attention. Goa’s road infrastructure reflects a troubling lack of coherence. Newly resurfaced stretches abruptly give way to broken roads. Signage is missing, hidden behind trees or placed so late that it offers no real warning.” Goa does not lack road safety advisories, committees or statistics. What…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting held on Monday discussed key issues affecting the state, with leaders reviewing the recent Zilla Panchayat election results and deliberating on ways to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. Senior party leaders analysed the performance of the Congress in the Zilla Panchayat polls and stressed the need for better coordination between legislators and party workers to rebuild organisational strength across constituencies. The meeting also decided to convene a meeting of Opposition MLAs in the first week of the New Year to chalk out a united strategy to effectively corner and…

A significant archaeological find in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district has brought attention to the valley’s Buddhist past, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a “proud moment” for the nation. Excavations at Zehanpora village have revealed stupas, monastic structures, and other buildings dating back roughly 2,000 years, shedding new light on Kashmir’s cultural and historical legacy. The discovery was prompted in part by old photographs of three stupas housed in a French museum, which drew archaeologists’ attention and led to the identification of the site. Evidence suggests that Zehanpora may have functioned as a key Buddhist centre, possibly linked…