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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai on Monday criticised the State government for pushing through the full State Budget 2026–27 in the Assembly, stating that a large portion of the financial proposals would be passed without any discussion. Sardesai said that nearly 79 per cent of the Demands for Grants would be approved without debate. According to him, ₹23,868 crore out of the total ₹30,194 crore Budget would be cleared without discussion in the House. He argued that the government should have opted for a Vote on Account for four months instead of passing the entire Budget…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The continuation of the Goa Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session has come under discussion following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming Ponda by-election. Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Monday emphasized that the Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot impose terms on the Assembly, amid concerns over whether ministers can make announcements or financial assurances during the session. The issue was raised by Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai, who cited a letter from the ECI directing the enforcement of the MCC in the Ponda constituency and the wider South Goa district. Sardesai stressed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Legislative Assembly was adjourned again on Monday following a protest by opposition members over private members’ Bills. When the session resumed, Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao inquired about the tabling and discussion of the Bills. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant responded that the Bills were currently under scrutiny and suggested that Monday’s proceedings should not be spent on private members’ Bills. Tensions escalated as opposition legislators rushed to the well of the House, demanding discussion on the Bills. In response to the disruption, Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar adjourned the House for half an hour. The incident…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Work on the proposed Mirabag Bhandara project will be put on hold for at least two to four months, Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced today. He added that a final decision on the project will be made after discussions with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Shirodkar said the temporary suspension aligns with the upcoming monsoon season and stressed that public opinion will play a key role in determining the project’s future. “If people are satisfied with the pause, I am also satisfied. We will take a final call after consulting the Chief Minister,” he noted. The announcement…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Monday said that the restriction on the entry of a particular individual into the Assembly premises will continue despite the person tendering an unconditional apology. Addressing the House, Gaonkar stated that the matter was examined in detail after consultations with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant before arriving at a decision. “The Chair had consultation with the Chief Minister to examine the matter in its entirety and ensure that an appropriate course of action is taken,” the Speaker said. He added that while the unconditional apology submitted by the individual has been…

New Delhi: The India national football team will play its final match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Hong Kong national football team in Kochi on March 31. The match will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking the return of international football to the venue after nearly a decade. Although both teams have already been eliminated from the race to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, the fixture still holds importance. With valuable FIFA ranking points at stake, the Indian side will look to finish its qualifying campaign with a positive result. The…

New Delhi: P. T. Usha, president of the Indian Olympic Association, has called for an athlete first approach in sports administration, stressing that policies and decision making must prioritise the preparation, welfare and development of athletes. Speaking on the third day of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sports Journalists Federation of India annual convention, Usha said that the future of Indian sport should be guided by governance that places athletes at the centre of every decision. Addressing members of the sports media, she said administrators and sporting bodies must focus on ensuring the best possible environment for athletes to…