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Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: A government official was allegedly threatened and obstructed while carrying out official duties during a land demarcation survey in Ecoxim village of Bardez. As per the complaint filed by Ms. Sneha Govenkar, Assistant District Education Inspector attached to the Directorate of Education, Mapusa, the incident occurred on February 20, 2026, at around 11:00 am near the Government Primary School at Survey No. 365/10, Ecoxim. The complainant, along with a government surveyor, had visited the site to conduct a land demarcation exercise as per official orders. During the process, the accused, identified as Sarvesh Sharad Halarnkar, allegedly behaved…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A major financial fraud involving nearly ₹50 lakh has come to light at a medical store in Calangute, with a woman accused of diverting customer payments to her personal account over several years. According to a complaint filed by Yatin Govind Naik, a resident of Shivsagar Apartments, Mapusa, the offence was registered on March 16 at 8:11 pm. The complaint states that between February 2020 and October 2025, the accused—whose name has been withheld and who is a resident of Pernem—allegedly tampered with the payment system at Abania Drug Store in Calangute. Police said the accused intentionally…

Team Goemkarponn SANGOLDA: A case of illegal decanting, storage, and sale of LPG cylinders has been reported in Sangolda, raising serious safety concerns. According to a complaint filed by Deepa R. Fulari, Assistant Director attached to the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Goa, the incident took place on March 16 between 5:30 pm and 8:50 pm. During this time, unknown individuals were allegedly engaged in unauthorized handling and sale of LPG cylinders without obtaining the required permissions from the competent authority. Officials stated that the accused were operating without following mandatory safety protocols, thereby posing a significant risk…

“But beyond personalities and immediate political theatre, this moment reflects a deeper malaise. Goa’s Opposition, despite repeated calls for unity, has consistently failed to act as a cohesive force. The issue is not merely ideological divergence. It is a pattern of mistrust, tactical one-upmanship, and an inability to prioritise collective strategy over individual positioning. The timing of this latest fracture could not be more significant. With elections less than a year away, the expectation among voters is for an Opposition that can offer a credible alternative to the ruling party. Instead, what they see is fragmentation.” The latest disruption in…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Political activity in Ponda has gathered momentum following the Election Commission’s announcement of the Assembly by-election schedule, with both the BJP and Congress accelerating efforts to finalise their candidates for the crucial seat. The by-election, slated for April 9, was necessitated after the demise of former minister Ravi Naik on October 15, 2025. The nomination process is already underway, with March 23 set as the last date for filing papers. The BJP is expected to take a final call on its candidate at a key meeting of its central leadership in Delhi on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pramod…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has clarified that it has not made any representation to the Union Government regarding the grant of dual citizenship to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), including members of the Goan diaspora. In a reply to a starred Legislative Assembly question tabled by MLA Viresh Borkar, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also holds the Home portfolio, stated that dual citizenship is not permissible under Article 9 of the Constitution of India. He further emphasized that citizenship is a Central subject and is uniformly लागू across the country, with no special provisions for any state. The government also…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has acknowledged that illegal matka gambling continues to operate in the state, with authorities carrying out regular enforcement actions to curb the activity. In a written reply to an unstarred Legislative Assembly question tabled by MLA Venzy Viegas, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stated that police conduct frequent raids and register cases under relevant laws whenever such illegal activities are detected. Data shared by the government revealed that a total of 1,975 matka-related cases have been registered across various police stations in the last three years. This includes 629 cases in…