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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The alleged threat issued to a journalist during the Shiv Mahotsav 2026 event at Satpal Ground, Sacorda, Dharbandora, has sparked widespread condemnation from political leaders and media bodies across Goa. Archit Naik, President of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, strongly condemned the remark made against journalists during the event in Sanvordem, calling it a direct attack on press freedom. He stated that such comments are an attempt to intimidate members of the media for performing their professional duties. Naik said the incident reflects growing intolerance towards accountability and criticism, adding that the media is the fourth pillar…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa, while hearing a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in connection with the Birch fire tragedy, has directed all coastal village Panchayats to furnish detailed information regarding trade licences issued within their respective jurisdictions. The Court has specifically sought details on whether commercial establishments granted trade licences possess valid construction licences and occupancy certificates, indicating a wider scrutiny of regulatory compliance in coastal areas. During the hearing, the High Court also asked the Goa government to place on record information pertaining to ex-gratia compensation provided to the victims of the Birch…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG), a disabled persons’ organisation working in the state for the past 22 years, has written to the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability alleging violation of statutory reservation norms in the recent recruitment advertisement issued by the Goa Staff Selection Commission. In a representation addressed to the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability, the association stated that the Commission, through Advertisement No. 2 of 2026, has advertised 722 posts in various government departments without reserving a single post for persons with disabilities. The association termed the move as “blatant discrimination”…

Team Goemkarponn TIVIM: Former Tivim Sarpanch Venkatesh Shirodkar was questioned at the Colvale Police Station after a complaint from the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP) regarding alleged irregularities in granting permission for development works at Survey No. 485/1-A of V.P. Tivim. Police sources informed that the enquiry was initiated based on inputs received from TCP authorities concerning the issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for road construction linked to a plotted property in Tivim. Further investigation is currently underway. According to local sources, the property in question was subdivided and plotted between 2010 and 2016. Objections were reportedly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has secured the first position among all States and Union Territories in the country in the implementation of the Nyay Samhitas (New Criminal Laws), as per the national ranking assessment conducted by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in February 2026. The State achieved an overall score of 83.10 per cent, reflecting strong institutional preparedness, coordinated reforms, and effective adoption of procedural, technological, and administrative changes under the new criminal law framework. Goa secured a perfect score of 20 out of 20 in Administrative Reforms, with full compliance in issuance of statutory notifications and…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the Union Budget 2026 to 27 as a reflection of India’s aspiration to emerge as a developed nation, calling it a moment shaped by preparation and confidence rather than compulsion. In an interview, the Prime Minister said the budget represents a “we are ready” phase for the country, underlining that government financial plans are not routine accounting exercises but strategic roadmaps aligned with long term national goals. He emphasised that India is currently undertaking the largest infrastructure expansion in its history, with projects designed to strengthen future readiness, including in defence modernisation.…

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal with immediate effect over alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process. The action was taken under Section 13CC of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, citing serious misconduct, dereliction of duty and misuse of statutory authority. According to officials familiar with the matter, the disciplinary move follows instances where documents not prescribed under the SIR guidelines were uploaded during the revision exercise. In certain cases, concerns were also raised over the sharing of official passwords with third parties, which was viewed as a…