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“Supporters of casinos will argue jobs, revenue, and tourism. These arguments are familiar and increasingly tired. Jobs that do not flow to local communities. Revenue that rarely translates into better public infrastructure. Tourism that attracts quick money but leaves behind long-term damage to reputation and ecology. Even visitors are beginning to ask whether Goa wants to be known for its beaches, culture, and rivers, or for floating gambling halls parked permanently on them. The anger in Reis Magos reflects a deeper exhaustion among Goans. A sense that decisions are taken elsewhere, that public consultations are procedural, and that villages are…

Team Goemkarponn GOGOL: Members of the Muslim community gathered outside the Sunni Gulistan Masjid at Gogol, appealing to the authorities to reopen the mosque for prayers, nearly days after it was shut following a murder at its entrance. The incident, linked to a dispute over the management of the place of worship, had left regular religious activities suspended, triggering growing concern among worshippers. Curtorim MLA Aleixo Reginaldo addressed the gathering and assured them that steps are underway to resolve the issue amicably. He said a delegation would meet the District Collector on Tuesday evening to formally request permission to reopen…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said Goa is working towards positioning itself among the leading states in the education sector, with a strong focus on academic standards, infrastructure modernisation and skill-oriented learning aligned with national priorities. Speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE), Sawant said the Board has maintained a high level of credibility and will continue to set benchmarks in the preparation of question papers and evaluation systems. He added that school infrastructure must be upgraded to be future-ready, in line with the vision of…

Team Goemkarponn SANGUEM: Tension prevailed at Mirabag on Monday after local residents assembled at the project site and brought ongoing work on the proposed bandhara project to a halt. A significant deployment of police personnel was made in the area to prevent any untoward incident and to maintain law and order. Opposition to the proposed 50 MLD bandhara project has intensified over the past few days, particularly after work on the project resumed. Villagers from Falnem, Mugoli, Soliem, Pontemol, Dhadem and Madel joined the protest, expressing strong objections to the project and demanding that construction activities be stopped. Protesters raised…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Villagers from Chimbel on Monday staged a protest at Azad Maidan opposing the proposed Unity Mall project, reiterating their demand for clear and official communication from the government regarding the project’s relocation. The protesters asserted that they are not against development but want proper clarity from the authorities on whether the project will be shifted away from their village. Expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of official response so far, they issued a one-day ultimatum to the government to address their concerns. Ajay Kholkar, who is leading the protest, said the villagers are seeking a written assurance from…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Madganvcho Awaaz has strongly extended its support to Calangutecho Awaaz and young progressive farmer Bai Narusha D’Souza, who has emerged as a youth icon in farming through her dedication and grassroots efforts. Emphasising that farming is the backbone of Goa’s economy and culture, youth leader Prabhav Naik said agriculture deserves the highest priority from the government. Prabhav Naik demanded that the Government of Goa immediately declare farming as a “State Event” to ensure maximum allocation of funds, strong institutional support, and time-bound implementation of farmer-centric schemes. “When farmers prosper, Goa prospers. Any government serious about sustainable development…

New Delhi: Adani Energy Solutions Limited has announced that it has obtained long term financial support from a consortium of Japanese banks for its flagship high voltage direct current transmission project. The initiative is aimed at creating a large green energy corridor capable of carrying 6,000 megawatts of renewable power across northern India. The proposed corridor will extend over 950 kilometres, linking Bhadla in Rajasthan with Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. Once completed, the project is expected to strengthen the national grid by enabling large scale movement of clean energy from solar rich regions to major consumption centres. The infrastructure is…