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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has announced its decision to contest both Zilla Panchayat (ZP) seats in Canacona taluka. The resolution was taken during a party workers’ meeting held on Wednesday evening at the GFP office in Chaudi. Speaking at the meeting, senior General Secretary Mohandas Lolayekar said, “Our party workers have traditionally supported other candidates in this taluka for ZP, Assembly, and parliamentary elections. Now the time has come for us to field our own candidates on the party ticket.” Addressing the gathering, General Secretary (Organisation) Durgadas Kamat stated that party president Vijai Sardessai has…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed the appeal of Zenito Cardozo in the 2009 Siridao beach case, which left two men dead, and directed him to surrender before the Sessions Court by November 10. Cardozo had earlier been convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The tragic incident took place in May 2009, when rival groups clashed at a shack on Siridao beach following heated arguments. Cardozo, along with associates Mahavir Nadar and Domnic Nazareth, allegedly attacked members of the opposing group using glass bottles and knives. Santosh Kalel of Zuarinagar died…

Team Goemkarponn MERCES: The Merces Special Court has issued a notice to victim Rama Kankonkar regarding the bail application of accused Zenito Cardozo. The court asked Kankonkar whether he wishes to be represented by the Public Prosecutor or an advocate of his choice. The hearing on the bail plea has been adjourned to October 13. Earlier, the North Goa Special Court had issued a notice to the Investigation Officer on Cardozo’s bail application. Social activist Rama Kankonkar had filed an intervention application, with the next hearing scheduled for October 10. Sources said Cardozo’s bail plea cited certain facts,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Congress high command has summoned senior Goa leaders to Delhi for a high-level meeting to discuss the party’s roadmap for the upcoming Zilla Panchayat, Municipal, and Assembly elections. Among those attending the meeting are South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira, Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa, GPCC President Amit Patkar, and senior leader Girish Chodankar. The meeting is chaired by AICC General Secretary K. C. Venugopal and attended by Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare and party spokesperson Anjali Nimbalkar. Speaking to the media, GPCC President Amit Patkar clarified…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Women and Child Development Minister, Vishwajit Rane, attended a review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Women & Child Development, Annapurna Devi, to assess the progress of the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 initiatives. The meeting focused on improving nutritional outcomes, upgrading the infrastructure of Anganwadi Centres, and enhancing the quality of early childhood care and education through the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi initiative. Minister Rane emphasized Goa’s commitment to ensuring that every child receives a strong foundation in nutrition, learning, and care. He highlighted the state’s efforts to upgrade Anganwadis into Saksham Centres equipped…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced that Goa is actively working to make all its beaches and public buildings accessible to persons with disabilities, reinforcing the state’s vision of an “Inclusive Goa, Inclusive Bharat.” He made the remarks during the inauguration of the International Purple Fest 2025, a festival celebrating inclusion, creativity, and empowerment. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, MoS Shri Ramdas Athawale, Social Welfare Minister Shri Subhash Phaldessai, and several MPs and MLAs including Shri Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Shri Krishna Daji Salkar,…

Team Goemkarponn COLLEM: The Dudhsagar Circuit in Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (BMWLS&NP) will reopen for eco-tourism activities for the year 2025-26, following government approval. The move aims to promote responsible tourism while ensuring visitor safety and conservation of the sanctuary. Authorized vehicles with valid permits can access the circuit through online bookings on the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) portal. The entry gate at Collem will remain open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, allowing batches of 30-40 visitors at hourly intervals to manage crowding and parking space effectively. A maximum of 240 trips per day…