Author: Team Admin

“The Speaker’s election should have been an opportunity for the Opposition to show at least symbolic solidarity. Instead, it turned into a case study of contradictions. AAP’s stand—backing Congress’s candidate while simultaneously announcing the end of the alliance—was the political equivalent of taking one step forward and two steps back. Congress, too, failed to turn the episode into a moment to demand accountability from the ruling side. Instead of questioning the morality of defections that have inflated the BJP’s strength, the Opposition let the ruling side walk away with an uncontested victory and the optics of strength.” The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As part of Sewa Pakhwada, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant celebrated the spirit of Goa’s artisans and weavers at a programme organized by the Goa Handicraft, Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation in collaboration with the Department of Handicraft, Textile & Coir. During the event, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of promoting eco-friendly practices, urging Goans to adopt clay Ganesh idols instead of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols, which are harmful to the environment. “By choosing clay idols, we not only protect our rivers and ecosystems but also support local artisans who have been…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Police have initiated a state-wide survey to identify abandoned and unattended vehicles lying along roadsides across the state. Officials said many such vehicles have been left unused for several days, occupying valuable parking space. In some cases, vehicles are being misused as makeshift storerooms, while junk and unroadworthy vehicles are found dumped on public roads. As per Section 127(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, any vehicle left unattended for more than 10 hours is deemed an “abandoned vehicle.” Owners have been directed to remove such vehicles within 15 days. Police said a follow-up survey…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication has directed all departments and agencies to stop any kind of digging, trenching, or road-cutting works along major Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) routes in South Goa from September 26 until 12:30 pm on September 27, 2025. The department has cautioned that any such activity could cause serious disruption to the telecom network, resulting in a breakdown of essential communication facilities required for the Prime Minister’s 4G Inauguration Programme. The order applies to the Public Works Department, Electricity, Water Supply, Sewerage, Gas Pipeline agencies, Municipalities, Panchayats, Telecom/ISP Operators, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Deputy Collector (DRO) North Goa, Ishwar Madan Madkaikar, chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Compensation to Victims of Hit-and-Run Motor Accidents Scheme 2022. During the meeting, Madkaikar directed police officials and revenue authorities to expedite the scrutiny and processing of applications already received under the scheme. He also instructed representatives from the Health Department, Transport Department, and other stakeholders to actively create awareness about the scheme, identify victims and their families, and extend necessary guidance in submitting applications. The review meeting was held at the North Goa Collectorate.

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Panic gripped the BITS Pilani campus in Sancoale on Thursday morning after an anonymous email warned of a bomb planted within the institution, prompting the evacuation of around 4,500 students and triggering a massive security operation. The threatening email, received at about 10.15 am, claimed that an explosive device had been planted and would be detonated at 2.30 pm. Acting swiftly, the BITS management alerted the police, who immediately called in the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, the dog squad, fire services, and local police to comb the premises. Security teams carried…

Team Goemkarponn KHAREWADO: All Goa Fishing Boat Owners Association president and former minister Jose Philip D’Souza on Thursday came down heavily on Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar and fisheries minister Nilkanth Halarnkar, accusing them of neglecting the dilapidated Kharewado jetty despite repeated pleas from the fishing community. D’Souza said the jetty, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), has been left to deteriorate. “In the past, MPA would carry out annual maintenance every June, but this year they only gave an NOC to the state government and no repairs were done. The jetty is collapsing and…