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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A controversy broke out in Margao after citizens and activists were initially denied permission to view the municipal garden beautification plans, triggering sharp criticism of local authorities and elected representatives. The call for a public viewing was given by Savio Coutinho, convener of the Shadow Council for Margao, who invited residents and garden enthusiasts to examine documents obtained through RTI from the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation. However, police conveyed that the viewing could not be held inside the municipal garden, citing a communication from Chief Officer Madhu Narvenkar. This led to heated exchanges between the gathering…

Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: A 53-year-old woman, identified as Pramisha, a resident of Shirgao in Bicholim, succumbed to injuries at Goa Medical College and Hospital after falling from a moving scooter earlier this week. According to police, the incident occurred on April 15 at around 4:45 pm when the victim was travelling as a pillion rider on an Aprilia scooter from Shirgao to Assnora. The vehicle was being ridden by a man from Arpora, Bardez. While passing near the KTC bus stand in Assnora, the rider slowed down to cross a speed breaker. During this, the pillion rider—who was seated sideways—lost…

Team Goemkarponn Quepem: In a tragic incident, a 10-month-old infant, identified as Viraj Vadar from Agramorod, Paroda, was brought dead to the Primary Health Centre in Quepem on April 18. According to initial findings, the child is suspected to have accidentally fallen into a bucket filled with water at his residence, leading to death by drowning. Police personnel visited the health centre after receiving information and carried out an inquest panchanama. The body has been preserved at the South Goa District Hospital in Margao for medico-legal procedures. Further investigation into the incident is being conducted by LPSI Deepa Deykar of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amarnath Panjikar, Chairman of the Media & Communication Department of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, has strongly criticised the offensive remarks made against St. Francis Xavier, calling them deeply hurtful and an attack on Goa’s inclusive cultural fabric. He said the saint is widely respected as a symbol of peace, faith and unity, and warned that such statements could disrupt communal harmony in the state. Panjikar described the comments allegedly made by Gautam Khattar as intentional and provocative, aimed at creating divisions among communities. The Congress leader also raised concerns over the lack of response from the…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: The Chicalim gram sabha held on Sunday witnessed heated exchanges as residents raised serious concerns over the growing sewage and garbage issues affecting the area, demanding immediate intervention from higher authorities. Several villagers voiced frustration over the alleged overflow of sewage and improper waste management, stating that the situation has worsened with increasing population and large-scale developments in the jurisdiction. Residents insisted that a comprehensive review involving all concerned departments was necessary to prevent further environmental degradation and health risks. A key demand that emerged from the meeting was the convening of an extraordinary gram sabha in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai on Sunday launched a strong attack on the coal-driven model of development in Mormugao , warning that it has devastated the region’s economy, environment, and public health. At a programme in Mormugao, Sardesai inducted former Councillor Nilesh Navelkar into the Goa Forward Party. The induction took place in the presence of GFP Vice President Adv. Ashma, General Secretary (Organisation) Durgadas Kamat, Joint Secretary Vikas Bhagat, and Goa University Students Council President Hrithik Mandrekar. The move is seen as a strategic step to strengthen GFP’s grassroots presence in Mormugao Taluka and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A press conference held in Vasco on Sunday saw Congress leaders and residents intensifying their opposition to the proposed KTC bus stand project under a public-private partnership (PPP) model with NBCC, warning that the move could compromise public land and strain the town’s infrastructure. Addressing the media, Vasco Congress leader Nandadeep Raut, along with party members Peter D’Souza, Nitin Chopdekar, councillor Priya Raut and residents, claimed that out of nearly 29,000 square metres of land earmarked for the project, around 18,000 square metres would be offered to the private project proponent. Raut cautioned that such a proposal…