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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tension escalated in the capital today as villagers from Curchorem constituency staged a strong protest outside the GSPCB office at Patto against the proposed jetty allegedly being constructed for coal handling. Residents of Assolda, Xelvona, Xic-Xelvona, Hodar and neighbouring villages marched to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) office at Patto, demanding that the controversial project be scrapped immediately. The protestors claimed that the jetty, coming up in Xelvona village, is intended for coal transportation and would severely impact not only their village but the entire surrounding region. Curchorem-based leader Rohan Gauns Desai joined the agitators in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Stating that Goa is steadily gaining recognition as a centre for marine research and scientific excellence, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the World Ocean Science Congress 2026 at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Dona Paula. In his address, Sawant said the state is moving beyond its image as a tourism hotspot and is positioning itself as a significant contributor to ocean science and sustainable maritime development. He stressed that discussions on ocean health and climate resilience are crucial, particularly as a substantial portion of India’s population resides along coastal belts. Referring to Goa’s extensive coastline, the…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat today stressed that every legislator must uphold personal dignity and decorum while participating in protests, amid the ongoing agitation against Section 39A of the TCP Act. Reacting to the developments surrounding the protest, Kamat said that while dissent is part of democracy, elected representatives should not cross certain boundaries. “Every MLA must maintain his own respect. We also protested in the past, but we never entered government offices or pressured government officials,” Kamat stated. When asked about the incident involving MLA Viresh Borkar, Kamat refrained from making any specific remarks,…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar has alleged that Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act is being misused for large-scale land conversions, contrary to the original intent presented in the Assembly. Arolkar said that when the amendment was passed, legislators were informed that the provision was meant to help local landowners who were unable to convert their orchard lands. However, he claimed that the ground reality reflects a different picture. “We were told that Section 39A was introduced to benefit locals who could not change the zoning of their orchard lands. But today, we are…

Team Goemkarponn Sanvordem: A tense situation prevailed at the Sanvordem Panchayat office on Monday after villagers from Mirabag staged a gherao protesting the proposed 50 MLD bandhara project. Residents from Mirabag and nearby areas gathered outside the panchayat office, raising slogans and demanding that the project be scrapped. Villagers expressed fears that the proposed bandhara could lead to flooding, loss of agricultural land and environmental damage in the area. Police teams were deployed at the panchayat office as a precautionary measure, with personnel stationed at the site to maintain law and order during the protest. Protesters questioned the panchayat’s role…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired a detailed review meeting of 131 project proposals submitted under the Goa Gram Samruddhi Yojana (GGSY) of the Department of Rural Development, aiming to ensure that the benefits of development reach every corner of the State. The comprehensive assessment focused on strengthening grassroots infrastructure and accelerating community development works across Goa. During the meeting, it was decided that priority would be given to works recommended by MLAs from all 40 Assembly Constituencies, ensuring that at least one project is executed in every constituency under the scheme. In a significant move, the Chief…

Team Goemkarponn SANVORDEM: Opposition to the proposed bhandara across the Zuari River at Mirabag gathered momentum on Sunday as residents of Mirabag–Sanvordem, joined by supporters from Curchorem, Sanguem and adjoining areas, staged a torchlight procession demanding that the project be scrapped. Participants alleged that the plan is being advanced without the consent of the local community. They claimed the government has continued to push forward despite sustained objections from villagers. The rally commenced with a brief prayer at Shri Purushmaru Devasthan in Curchorem. From there, the procession moved through key streets of the town before culminating at the Mirabag Bridge.…