Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn Margao: St. Xavier’s College celebrated its 60th Annual Sports Meet on December 13, 2025, with spirited participation from students, faculty and invited guests, underscoring the institution’s long-standing commitment to sports and physical fitness. The programme began with a welcome address by Administrator Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema, followed by the ceremonial hoisting of the flag by the Chief Guest, Superintendent of Police Edwin Colaco. The occasion set a vibrant tone for the day’s events, marked by discipline, enthusiasm and sportsmanship. In her address, Officiating Principal Ursula Barreto reaffirmed the college’s focus on promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle through…

Team Goemkarponn SOCORRO: Socorro Village Panchayat has issued a 7-day eviction notice to Allabhaksh Saiyydabade and his family, residents of the 20 Point Programme area, following a serious child molestation complaint lodged by a mother from Mapusa, Bardez. The complaint alleges that Saiyydabade, hired as a school transport driver for the complainant’s 6-year-old daughter, sexually assaulted and abused the child multiple times at various locations in Porvorim prior to November 2025. He also allegedly assaulted and threatened the minor victim. The minor victim was medically examined at GMC Bambolim, where the medical officer confirmed evidence of sexual assault. Acting on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has expressed confidence of securing a decisive victory in the 2027 Assembly elections, claiming that recent Zilla Panchayat election results reflect rising public discontent against the BJP. Speaking at a press briefing, GPCC president Amit Patkar said the ZP outcome had reinforced Congress’ position as the principal opposition in the state and marked a clear turnaround for the party. He said the results pointed to strong anti-incumbency sentiments against the ruling BJP, which, according to him, were evident across constituencies. Patkar said the party has begun a detailed booth-level assessment to…

Team Goemkarponn ARPORA: A plea seeking the disqualification of Arpora–Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar has been submitted to the Directorate of Panchayats, alleging misuse of authority, corruption and multiple violations of statutory provisions. The petition, filed by Siraj Pednekar on Tuesday, calls for Redkar’s removal from office and seeks an interim direction restraining him from functioning as sarpanch until the case is decided. According to the petitioner, Redkar unlawfully granted a licence to the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, despite the establishment being situated in an ecologically sensitive zone where commercial activity is restricted. Addressing mediapersons, the petitioner’s counsel alleged that…

“The Delhi factor cannot be overstated. For a small state like Goa, political capital in the national capital translates into leverage. It means quicker clearances, stronger representation and greater confidence from the Centre in backing state leadership. A chief minister who wins local body elections convincingly earns credibility as a mass leader rather than a caretaker. Sawant has crossed that threshold. Critics may argue that opposition disunity played a role, and that is true. But elections are not won by chance. Political leadership is measured by the ability to exploit openings and convert weakness of rivals into an advantage. The…

Mumbai: The BJP has launched a sharp critique of the newly announced alliance between Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, calling it a case of “parivaar vaadi forces” coming together out of fear of losing ground in the upcoming civic elections. Party leaders said the partnership appears to be motivated by short-term electoral calculations rather than a genuine convergence of ideology or vision. The cousins, who have been political rivals for nearly two decades, surprised many with their decision to contest municipal polls jointly, including key wards in Mumbai. The BJP, which is preparing to…

Bengaluru: A woman was reportedly slapped and groped by a man after she declined his friend request on Instagram, police said, in an unsettling incident that has highlighted concerns about harassment stemming from social media interactions. According to the complaint, the victim was approached online by an individual who sent repeated friend requests and messages. When she chose not to accept the request and ignored his advances, the man allegedly tracked her down to a public place in Bengaluru. When she encountered him in person, the accused began harassing her. He reportedly slapped her and made unwelcome physical contact before…