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Team Goemkarponn UPASNAGAR: Tension prevailed at Upasnagar as several residents gathered to protest against the ongoing highway flyover works, demanding an underpass and alleging that the project was planned without taking locals into confidence. Protesters claimed that neither the area MLA Anton Vas nor the residents were properly consulted before finalising the design of the flyover. Holding placards and raising slogans, residents expressed shock over what they described as a lack of proper planning. They said repeated representations had been submitted to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and to MLA Anton Vas, but their concerns remained unresolved. Social…

Team Goemkarponn MIRABAG: Even as their agitation against the proposed bandara project on the Zuari River intensifies, villagers of Mirabag have ensured that their centuries-old Shigmo traditions remain uninterrupted. Traditionally, during Shigmo, ‘Mel’ troupes move from house to house in the village, where families welcome them with specially prepared meals. This year, however, with a large number of women actively involved in the ongoing protest, it became difficult for households to organise the customary feasts. Refusing to let the movement disrupt their cultural practices, the protesters shifted the kitchen to the agitation site itself. Food was prepared collectively at the…

“Borkar’s recent six-day hunger strike at Azad Maidan has arguably been a turning point. Hunger strikes are not new to Indian politics, but their impact depends on credibility and public connection. In this case, the protest transformed Borkar from a party functionary into a public figure with a wider appeal. The image of a young leader willing to endure physical hardship for a cause resonated strongly, particularly among young Goans who often feel disconnected from traditional politics. What the protest demonstrated was not just endurance but also the power of nonviolent political action. In an era where aggressive rhetoric often…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR No. 24/2026) against Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, several Opposition MLAs and activists in connection with a large-scale protest held at Dona Paula that allegedly disrupted traffic and public order for over eight hours. The complaint was filed by Executive Magistrate Shri Ramkrishna S. Salgaonkar, who stated that a sizeable crowd gathered without prior permission from the competent authorities. The protest, initially held in solidarity with MLA Viresh Borkar and to demand the withdrawal of Section 39-A of the TCP Act, later moved towards the residence of TCP…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar and youth activist Tushar Gawas were discharged from hospital on Saturday after being admitted following the conclusion of their fast at Azad Maidan. The two had been undergoing medical observation after they ended their hunger strike, which was part of the ongoing agitation against Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act. Speaking after his discharge, Borkar reaffirmed that the agitation would continue until Section 39A is withdrawn. He urged the government to scrap the contentious provision during the forthcoming Assembly session. The MLA also appealed to both ruling and…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: In view of the upcoming annual Jatra of Shree Devi Lairai Temple at Shirgao, the Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Bicholim has issued an order under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to regulate public places and ensure safety during the event scheduled to commence on April 21, 2026. The order, issued by Deputy Collector and SDM Shubham Naik on February 27, 2026, notes that a large congregation of devotees is expected in and around the temple premises, approach roads, and adjoining public areas. Considering past incidents and directions of the District Magistrate,…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Residents of Mirabag and Savarde have said they will continue their agitation until they receive a written assurance from authorities, even as the Water Resources Department (WRD) has promised to fill the excavated pits at the site by Monday. Villagers have been protesting for the past several days, opposing the ongoing works in the area and demanding that the excavation be closed and the land restored. According to protestors, WRD officials assured them that the pits created during the work would be filled by Monday. However, residents said they were unwilling to rely on verbal assurances alone…