‘Cockroach’ remark triggers Congress-GFP outreach
Guess what finally brought Goa Congress chief Girishbab Chodankar and Goa Forward Party president Vijaibab Sardesai together for weekend discussions to take their alliance forward? Sources say the answer lies in Vijaibab’s “cockroach” remark a day earlier, when he reportedly said that people are ready to vote even in the name of a cockroach, but not necessarily for the Congress. The remark is understood to have irked Congress leaders, who
Unity promised, but Cong-GFP alliance talks yet to take off
This may make reading interesting. Alliance partners Congress and Goa Forward never miss an opportunity to swear by Opposition unity in a bid to checkmate the saffron brigade in the 2027 Assembly election. However, leaders of the two parties — GPCC chief Girishbab Chodankar and Goa Forward president Vijaibab Sardesai...
Buzz of GPCC chief entering electoral fray grows louder
Reports that Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girishbab Chodankar is likely to contest the 2027 Assembly elections have become the latest talking point in political circles, both within the Congress and beyond. Sources say that a GPCC chief entering the electoral fray would not only strengthen the party's campaign...
Deputy Collector, Velton Tellis chairing a meeting of elected representatives and MLAs to discuss the ONGC illumination issue at Betul. Santosh Mirajkar
Fishermen’s 45-year wait for Sal training wall continues
Stakeholders, MLAs question delay; Fisheries officials admit lack of project update
Paid dance gigs expose Russian’s 8-year overstay
PANAJI The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Panaji, has detained a Russian national for allegedly overstaying in India for nearly eight years and violating visa conditions by performing paid dance shows in Goa.Official sources revealed to The Goan that the woman was detained on Friday
