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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of Opposition MLAs from the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has approached the Goa Governor, intensifying its protest against the abrupt curtailment of the ongoing Budget session of the Legislative Assembly. Led by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, the delegation—including AAP MLAs Venzy Viegas and Cruz Silva, and RGP MLA Viresh Borkar—met Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju at Raj Bhavan to raise serious constitutional concerns over the decision. The Budget session was cut short on Monday soon after the passage of the State Budget. Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar acted following…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: AAP MLA Venzy Viegas has indicated that the Opposition is prepared to escalate the issue of the curtailed Goa Assembly session to the highest level, including approaching the President of India. Speaking to the media, Viegas said that as elected representatives, legislators have the authority to exercise their constitutional powers. He noted that the matter has already been brought to the attention of the Governor, and the Opposition will wait for an appropriate response.

Team Goemkarponn BELAGAVI: Belagavi Market Police have arrested four individuals, including three from Goa, for allegedly attempting to pass off counterfeit ₹500 currency notes in the city. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Arbaz (21) from Taleband-Davorlim, Rupesh Hanumanth Vakode (26) from Canacona, Mohammad Hussain Bakki (23) from Margao, and Shravankumar (25) from Begusarai in Bihar. Police said a total of 495 fake ₹500 notes were recovered from the accused. In addition, mobile phones worth around ₹40,000 and a vehicle suspected to have been used in the operation were also seized. The Incident came to light on March 16…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: RGP MLA Viresh Borkar on Wednesday said the agitation against Section 39A will continue and be expanded to villages across Goa, amid rising concerns over land-related issues. He noted that villagers from various parts of the state have been approaching him with complaints about increasing land conversions in their areas. Borkar urged people to come forward and actively participate in protests to safeguard their villages. He also alleged double standards in the Assembly, stating that while the Opposition is expected to maintain decorum during protests, they were not allowed to discuss Section 39A, with proceedings pushed through…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a landmark development, Goa has recorded its first full trial conviction under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, with the JMFC ‘D’ Court in Mapusa sentencing a 39-year-old man in a case involving stalking, criminal trespass, attempted assault, and intimidation. The case was registered by Anjuna Police on May 26, 2025, following a complaint by a 20-year-old woman from Arpora, who alleged that the accused, Sarvesh alias Muru alias Babu Govekar, had been persistently following her over a long period. On May 24, 2025, at around 3:15 pm, the accused allegedly entered the verandah of her…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a significant political development ahead of the Ponda Assembly by-election, Arvind Kejriwal inducted social worker and Bhandari Samaj leader Geetesh Naik into the Aam Aadmi Party, strengthening the party’s grassroots presence in the constituency. Naik was formally welcomed into the party in the presence of Goa Prabhari Atishi, State President Valmiki Naik, and other senior leaders. The induction is being seen as a strategic move by AAP to consolidate support in Ponda, particularly among key community groups. With over 15 years of experience in social work, Geetesh Naik has been actively involved in community initiatives and…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said the government currently has no plans to increase petrol and diesel prices, despite sharp fluctuations in global oil markets caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. During an inter ministerial briefing, joint secretary Sujata Sharma stated that the central government intends to keep fuel prices stable for consumers even as international crude oil rates remain volatile. She noted that India has also been working to diversify its energy sources in recent months, including increasing gas supplies from the United States. Officials indicated that oil marketing companies are absorbing part…