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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court in Goa has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by residents opposing a major real-estate project by Bhutani Infra in Sancoale, dealing a blow to local opposition. The petitioners, led by social activist Peter D’Souza along with four others from Vasco and Sancoale, had sought to annul approvals granted for the project, including its technical clearance, construction license, and conversion sanad. They also requested the court to prevent Parmesh Constructions Company Ltd (Bhutani Infra) from commencing construction work. The petition raised environmental and community concerns, arguing that the development would damage green…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has suspended Advocate Amit Sawant following complaints that he was allegedly involved with land mafia networks and individuals connected to the state BJP government. The party cited concerns over land dealings and conversion activities in Mandrem constituency and Pernem taluka, calling the allegations a violation of its core principles ahead of the Zilla Panchayat elections. Deepak Kalangutkar, President of North Goa District GFP, said that repeated warnings from local residents prompted the party’s decision, emphasizing that the protection of land remains central to GFP’s ideology. Sawant’s move to join the Congress has…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Sardar @150 – Unity March, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, along with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Goa, in collaboration with MY BHARAT, was successfully held in Canacona on Friday. Aimed at promoting national unity and encouraging youth participation in nation-building, the march saw an enthusiastic turnout from students and young citizens across the taluka. Chief Guest and Minister for Tribal Welfare, Sports, Youth Affairs and Art & Culture, Ramesh Tawadkar, emphasized the pivotal role of youth in shaping a developed nation. “The role of…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A grand Shobha Yatra was organised at Ravindra Bhavan, Canacona to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as part of the nationwide “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh” celebrations. Former Union Minister Dr. Bharati Pawar, addressing the gathering, emphasised the need to remember and honour countless unsung freedom fighters who contributed to India’s independence. “Even decades after independence, many freedom fighters and tribal heroes remain forgotten. Bhagwan Birsa Munda was one such visionary who sacrificed his life for the motherland. Through Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, we aim to pay tribute to these heroes,” said Dr. Pawar. She also…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math this Friday evening, the Goa administration has intensified preparations and undertaken multiple rounds of reviews at the Math premises. The visit coincides with the historic Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, marking 550 years of the Math’s spiritual legacy. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired a crucial high-powered meeting inside the Math premises, focusing on security, logistics, and event management. The meeting followed a comprehensive inspection led by Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, who reviewed all ongoing developmental works reaching their completion…

“The larger worry is the atmosphere of distrust that now hangs over the entire recruitment process. Hundreds of young men and women spend years preparing for government posts. Their parents pour in savings and often take loans in the hope that a secure job will lift the family into stability. When a scandal suggests that merit might play a smaller role than money, the damage to public morale is immediate and severe. It is not only the victims who suffer. Every honest candidate begins to wonder whether hard work is enough, and every honest official finds their work overshadowed by…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa District Mineral Foundation (SGDMF) has rolled out a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening disaster response mechanisms and improving community welfare across the mining-affected talukas of Sanguem, Quepem, Dharbandora, and Ponda. The programmes were officially inaugurated and flagged off today in Margao by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. As part of its upgraded disaster management support, SGDMF has deployed two Tata Yodha 4×4 vehicles dedicated to emergency response across the region. In addition, two hearse vans have been provided to address a longstanding necessity for reliable and dignified transport of deceased persons in…