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Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai has echoed Keralam Governor Rajendra Arlekar’s recent observations on the importance of educated youth entering politics, saying the remarks hold relevance in the context of Goa’s present political environment. Reacting to the Governor’s statement, Sardesai said Arlekar, being originally from Goa, is well aware of how politics functions in the State and understands the concerns surrounding the role played by BJP legislators. He claimed that several ruling party MLAs have reached office largely through campaign rhetoric and political branding rather than governance capabilities. According to Sardesai, education equips leaders with broader…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The office of the Accountant General (Audit), Goa has pointed out an alleged discrepancy in the recovery of environmental violation charges from the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) at Dhargalim, stating that over Rs 1.12 crore may still be pending. The objection relates to the institute securing environmental clearance after construction activities had already begun at the site without obtaining mandatory prior approvals. Audit authorities observed that, under environmental norms, the project proponent was required to pay a penalty amounting to one per cent of the project cost, estimated at nearly Rs 1.35 crore, besides additional…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Bhagyanagar MLA T. Raja Singh, while addressing the Hindu Rashtra-Jagruti Sabha organised by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti at the old bus stand in Ponda, called for stronger measures on issues relating to national security, cultural identity, and cow protection. He stated that urgent steps are needed to ensure that Goa does not become a hub for extremist activities and illegal infiltration, and also stressed the need for stronger action against religious conversions and cow slaughter. He further urged that national policy should prioritise protection of cows and cultural values. Raja Singh also appealed for greater public participation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has strongly criticised the central and state governments led by the Bharatiya Janata Party over the recent increase in fuel prices, alleging that the sharp rise has intensified the financial burden on citizens already affected by inflation. Speaking on the issue, GPCC Media & Communication Department Chairman Amarnath Panjikar said that petrol prices have increased significantly in a short span, which he claimed reflects policy failure and a lack of relief measures for the public. He stated that ordinary households are facing pressure due to rising costs of fuel, cooking gas,…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party has been able to build strong public confidence through welfare-oriented policies, development initiatives and continuous engagement with people at the grassroots level. Speaking at a BJP workers’ gathering in Sanquelim organised for the announcement of the BJP Yuva Morcha and Mahila Morcha committees, the Chief Minister said governments led by the BJP at both the Centre and the State have focused on ensuring that welfare schemes benefit citizens from every section of society. He noted that effective implementation of these initiatives in Goa has contributed to increasing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Fr. Bolmax is currently undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College and assured that the state government is extending every possible support to ensure the best medical care for him. In a statement, the Health Minister said that the government is closely monitoring Fr. Bolmax’s condition and remains in constant touch with the medical team overseeing his treatment. Rane said he interacted with Dr. Guruprasad Naik, Dr. Rajesh Patil, Dr. Yuri Dias Amborcar, Dr. Tiwari and the Dean of GMC regarding the ongoing treatment protocol and overall medical management. “We are…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd., popularly known as Goa Dairy, has announced an increase in milk prices across most of its variants with effect from Monday, May 25, 2026. According to the dairy union, the price revision has been necessitated due to the escalation in input costs arising from the ongoing economic and operational challenges. As per the revised rates, milk prices have been increased by Re 1 per half litre and Rs 2 per litre across all variants, except High Fat Milk (Gold), which will continue at the existing rate. Goa Dairy stated…