Author: Team Admin

By Suraj Nandrekar On Thursday afternoon, in the usually quiet lanes near the Children’s Park in Caranzalem, the routine rhythm of the day was shattered. Activist Rama Kankonkar, known for his outspoken views and dogged pursuit of civic causes, had just stepped out of a restaurant when six men cornered him. The attack was sudden and brutal. One man grabbed him from behind as others wielded knives, iron rods and even a steel wire. They kicked and punched him before hurling him onto the road. Cow dung was smeared on his face as they taunted him with the words, “Do…

By Satyavatinandan Satrekar On a damp September evening, the quiet fields of Torshe in Pernem were disturbed by an unusual visitor. It was Omkar, a wild elephant that had strayed away from its herd in Maharashtra’s Sawantwadi region and wandered across the state border into Goa. For the past week, Omkar’s journey has taken him through paddy fields, orchards, and even into the shadow of the Mopa International Airport. The Goa Forest Department, caught somewhat off guard, has struggled to manage the situation—sometimes chasing the elephant away with firecrackers and “dada bombs,” other times simply relying on their counterparts from…

By Irfan Iqbal Gheta Shri Bab Damodar Naik, popularly known as Damu G Naik, took over as Goa BJP President from Shri Bab Sadanand Shet Tanavade on January 18, 2025. Less than a year into the role, he has already faced a baptism by fire. The Bharatiya Janata Party, known for its strict internal discipline, is often described as a party with a difference. Yet, even here, occasional lapses spill into the public domain. When they do, it falls upon the state president, in coordination with the Chief Minister, to contain the situation without compromising the carefully cultivated image of…

Panaji: Twenty innovators from across Goa and beyond on Saturday showcased groundbreaking concepts in healthcare, sustainability, artificial intelligence, clean technology and education at the Innovation Hub at the TEDxPanaji 2025. The event was inaugurated by Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications and Printing and Stationery, Government of Goa, at the Kala Academy in Panaji. Speaking at the event, Khaunte said, “TEDxPanaji has started an important journey by giving startups and young minds a platform to showcase their ideas, collaborate, and turn innovation into real opportunities. This kind of engagement inspires creativity and helps make Goa a…

Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo of “five years of betrayal and neglect” that has left large parts of Siolim without regular drinking water supply. AAP Goa Joint Secretary Pujan Malvankar, leading a delegation of residents from Zor Vaddo, Chapora and Anjuna, gheraoed the Assistant Engineer at the Mapusa PWD water works and submitted a memorandum demanding urgent intervention. Malvankar alleged that water pipelines meant for households were being diverted to hotels and luxury villas, while local residents were forced to depend on costly private tankers. He…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: A 10-year-old wild elephant named ‘Omkar’, separated from its herd, has kept forest authorities in Goa and Maharashtra on edge after straying into the fields of Tambose village in Pernem taluka. The tusker, which has been wandering through banana, coconut, and paddy plantations, has caused damage and triggered panic among villagers. The Goa Forest Department, with support from its Maharashtra counterpart, has launched round-the-clock operations to track and guide the elephant back to its natural habitat. Officials are employing drone surveillance and monitoring footprints to trace the animal’s movement, while simultaneously working to prevent any…

I write today not as a critic, but as a concerned citizen and legislator who believes in accountability. To the men and women of our police force, please make no mistake—I expect you to do your duty with diligence, integrity, and fairness. Buckle up and pull up your socks. I will not hesitate to take you to court if your actions—or inactions—cross the line. This is my playground and I want a thorough impartial investigation into Rama Kankonkar case no matter who is involved. Any manipulation will be dealt with seriously. Mistakes happen, and I am human enough…