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*Palekar says lack of clarity, delayed candidate lists and infighting among partners made GOA alliance ‘impractical’ ahead of ZP polls Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday squarely blamed the Congress for pushing the much-talked-about alliance of like-minded opposition parties into disarray, barely two weeks before the high-stakes Zilla Panchayat elections. AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar said his party had intentionally kept its distance from the proposed Goa Opposition Alliance (GOA), arguing that the coalition never took proper shape and remained “impractical” and “poorly planned” from the start. The Congress, Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Revolutionary Goans Party…

Goa: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd (“KMAMC”/ “Kotak Mutual Fund”) today released its Market Outlook 2026, offering a comprehensive view of the macroeconomic environment and key investment themes expected to shape India’s financial markets in the coming year. The report underscores opportunities across equities, fixed income, and thematic sectors, while highlighting global and domestic trends that investors should watch closely. Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said, “Equity returns in FY2026 are likely to be anchored in earnings growth, with India Inc expected to deliver double-digit growth in FY27. This strength is likely to attract foreign portfolio investors,…

Team Goemkarponn CORLIM: During the BJP’s Zilla Panchayat campaign in Corlim, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant emphasized that BJP leaders are “in politics to serve people, not make money,” highlighting the party’s commitment to governance over personal gain. He pointed to the party’s development track record since 2012 and assured that all unauthorised houses under the Mhaje Ghar scheme will be regularised before the 2027 Assembly elections, providing relief to long-waiting families. Sawant also underlined ongoing welfare initiatives, including Griha Aadhar and Ladli Laxmi, which continue to provide monthly financial support to economically weaker households across Goa. The CM framed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Zilla Panchayat Elections 2025 in Goa, naming seven candidates for North Goa and five for South Goa. In North Goa, the party has fielded Narayan Shirodkar from Torxem (OBC), Jayanrdath Padolkar from Siolim (General), Pradnya Sawant from Colvale (Women), Cyprian Pereira from Sirsa (General), Minguell Queiroz (Michael) from Anjuna (OBC), Esperanca Braganca (Espy) from St. Cruz (Women-OBC) and Trupti Bakal from St. Lawrence (Women-OBC). In South Goa, the list includes Vinay Gaude from Betqui–Candola (General), Neeta Jalmi from Velim–Priol (Women), Vishvesh…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cricket Association has confirmed an 18-member squad for the upcoming Vijay Merchant Trophy, which will take place in Raipur from December 7 to December 31, 2025. The team will be led by Vinit Kamat, who has been entrusted with guiding the state’s promising young cricketers through one of India’s most competitive youth tournaments. The selected squad features a balanced mix of emerging batting, bowling and all-round talent. Alongside captain Vinit Kamat, the lineup includes Adeep Prabhu Miskin, Jaden Pereira, Sairaj Govekar, Vishesh Behl, Shaunak Teli, Uzair Shaikh, Ashutosh Shetty, Arnav Naik, Anuraag Bahadur, Sankalp Naik,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Secretary (Health) Yatindra Maralkar, IAS, on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the State Task Force Committee for Routine Immunization and the Pulse Polio Programme (National Immunization Day) 2025 to assess the progress of key public health initiatives. The meeting reviewed the current status of routine immunization across Goa, the state’s efforts toward Measles–Rubella (MR) elimination, and ongoing surveillance activities. Officials also discussed preparations for the upcoming National Immunization Day, including logistics, manpower planning, and outreach strategies. Director of Health Services Dr. Rupa Naik, State Immunization Officer Dr. Uttam Desai, and other committee members attended the meeting. Health…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday said that the state’s mission to strengthen cancer care is progressing rapidly, with a major push on early detection and accessible health services for all Goans. Rane said that the government, in partnership with AstraZeneca and Qure.ai, has been conducting free AI-enabled lung cancer screenings across the state. “Our AI-powered screening programme ensures that every citizen receives state-of-the-art preventive care without any cost,” he said. According to the minister, a total of 95,702 scans have been completed so far, helping identify potential risks at an early stage and allowing timely medical…