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Team Goemkarponn CHORAO’ Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured the people of Goa that no Goan family’s home will be demolished, reaffirming his government’s commitment to protecting the rights of local villagers. Addressing concerns over the recent controversy surrounding the Chorao Bhomkar family, the Chief Minister stated that their house, built before 1975, will be regularized in accordance with the law. He urged the family to meet the concerned Mamlatdar to initiate the necessary formalities. Dr. Sawant emphasized that the government will soon implement major reforms aimed at safeguarding traditional Goan homes and preventing unnecessary demolitions. He made…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Goa, has announced major reforms to strengthen fire safety compliance and improve public service delivery in line with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) guidelines. As per the new notification, the validity of Fire Safety No Objection Certificates (NOCs) has been extended from one year to five years for both low-risk and high-risk buildings. Owners and occupiers are required to submit an annual self-declaration confirming that all fire protection systems are properly maintained and functional. After five years, the NOC will be renewed following an inspection to verify that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa President Amit Palekar has demanded answers from the BJP government following sensational allegations made by accused Pooja Naik in the alleged ₹17 crore cash-for-jobs scam. Palekar questioned the silence of the state government after Naik claimed that a Cabinet minister, an IAS officer, and a Public Works Department (PWD) engineer were involved in the racket that duped over 600 job seekers. “Who is this minister? Who are the officers involved? Will Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant help her reveal the names?” Palekar asked, urging immediate investigation and accountability from those in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has accused the BJP-led Goa government of betraying the state’s youth following fresh revelations in the alleged jobs-for-cash scam. Alemao said the scandal had denied deserving candidates a fair chance at government employment and exposed deep-rooted corruption. He questioned whether those involved could now “hide their faces and evade accountability,” adding that the youth would not forgive the government for “jeopardizing their future through corruption and misuse of power.”

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The ongoing investigation into the alleged jobs-for-cash racket in Goa has taken a dramatic turn, with the main accused, Pooja Naik, alleging that a Cabinet minister, an IAS officer, and a Public Works Department (PWD) engineer were key beneficiaries of the scam. In an interview to a local television channel on Friday, Naik claimed that the scam involved payments exceeding ₹17 crore, collected from more than 600 job seekers who were promised government appointments. She alleged that the money was paid in cash to senior officials and intermediaries operating from offices in Porvorim and even at…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, has directed all its autonomous cultural institutions to play the short version of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the commencement of every programme, show, or event as part of the ongoing 150th-year celebrations of the national song. In a circular issued to Ravindra Bhavans across the state, Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir (Ponda), Kala Academy (Panaji), and Tiatr Academy of Goa, the department instructed that the first two verses of ‘Vande Mataram’, as officially adopted, should be played before every event organized by the respective institutions. The directive will be…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the year-long commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’ at Kala Academy today, urging youth to draw inspiration from its spirit of unity and devotion to the nation. Dr. Sawant said that ‘Vande Mataram’, penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, continues to inspire generations, reminding every Indian to live and work for the progress of a Viksit Bharat 2047. “Our freedom fighters drew inspiration from this song and sacrificed their lives for the nation. Likewise, I call upon the youth to live for India’s development and fulfill…