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Calangute MLA Michael Lobo says ongoing delimitation could make elections difficult during the process, while stressing that the government must follow the High Court’s orders. He suggested combining delimitation with a caste-wise survey across Goa or India. • Mapusa Additional Sessions Court rejects Tarun Tejpal’s plea seeking more time to surrender. Consequently, Tejpal has submitted that he will surrender before the Colvale Jail authorities on September 14, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s direction. Tejpal was convicted by the High Court of raping a junior colleague in 2013 and sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment. • The Mapusa Special PMLA Court has extended the judicial custody of alleged land-grab mastermind Siddique Khan, alias Suleman Khan, on an application moved by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED also disclosed that on September 9, 2026, it issued a provisional attachment order covering four prime properties with an aggregate fair market value of Rs 278.16 crore. • GPCC President Girish Chodankar met Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna and followed up on the proposal for allotment of suitable land at Velankanni for a Goa House. Chodankar also handed over the Christian Association of Goa’s detailed proposal for the project and said the facility would provide accommodation, basic amenities and assistance to Goans visiting the pilgrimage destination. • Anticipatory bail plea of Malcolm Pereira rejected in connection with the alleged assault of Chinchinim-Deussa Sarpanch Gerson Gomes. • Goa Forward Party President approves immediate dissolution of the Curchorem Block Committee; Dattaraj Raut Dessai relieved as Joint Secretary and removed from GFP’s primary membership with immediate effect. • GSIDC has proposed a new government complex at Mapusa Morod that will bring various government offices in Mapusa under one roof. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 110 crore, has been approved and will now be sent for financial approval: GSIDC Chairman Michael Lobo • Goa taxis are set to introduce a QR code-based fare information system after approval at the State Transport Authority meeting. Passengers will be able to scan the QR code to check applicable fares. MLA Michael Lobo said taxis will no longer use meters, while the notified fares will also apply to GoaMiles services. • CM Pramod Sawant says he shares a good personal relationship with all MLAs, including those from the Opposition, as every MLA represents the people and their respective constituency. • CM Pramod Sawant said he has no time to focus on opposition politics and has faith in his work and the people of Goa. He said voters will judge his government’s five-year performance and compare it with others before deciding whom to vote for. “I don’t care whether they are united or divided,” Sawant said. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo says ongoing delimitation could make elections difficult during the process, while stressing that the government must follow the High Court’s orders. He suggested combining delimitation with a caste-wise survey across Goa or India. • Mapusa Additional Sessions Court rejects Tarun Tejpal’s plea seeking more time to surrender. Consequently, Tejpal has submitted that he will surrender before the Colvale Jail authorities on September 14, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s direction. Tejpal was convicted by the High Court of raping a junior colleague in 2013 and sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment. • The Mapusa Special PMLA Court has extended the judicial custody of alleged land-grab mastermind Siddique Khan, alias Suleman Khan, on an application moved by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED also disclosed that on September 9, 2026, it issued a provisional attachment order covering four prime properties with an aggregate fair market value of Rs 278.16 crore. • GPCC President Girish Chodankar met Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna and followed up on the proposal for allotment of suitable land at Velankanni for a Goa House. Chodankar also handed over the Christian Association of Goa’s detailed proposal for the project and said the facility would provide accommodation, basic amenities and assistance to Goans visiting the pilgrimage destination. • Anticipatory bail plea of Malcolm Pereira rejected in connection with the alleged assault of Chinchinim-Deussa Sarpanch Gerson Gomes. • Goa Forward Party President approves immediate dissolution of the Curchorem Block Committee; Dattaraj Raut Dessai relieved as Joint Secretary and removed from GFP’s primary membership with immediate effect. • GSIDC has proposed a new government complex at Mapusa Morod that will bring various government offices in Mapusa under one roof. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 110 crore, has been approved and will now be sent for financial approval: GSIDC Chairman Michael Lobo • Goa taxis are set to introduce a QR code-based fare information system after approval at the State Transport Authority meeting. Passengers will be able to scan the QR code to check applicable fares. MLA Michael Lobo said taxis will no longer use meters, while the notified fares will also apply to GoaMiles services. • CM Pramod Sawant says he shares a good personal relationship with all MLAs, including those from the Opposition, as every MLA represents the people and their respective constituency. • CM Pramod Sawant said he has no time to focus on opposition politics and has faith in his work and the people of Goa. He said voters will judge his government’s five-year performance and compare it with others before deciding whom to vote for. “I don’t care whether they are united or divided,” Sawant said.

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Banks Hit By Nationwide Strike, Goa Employees Join Protest

Bank employees across Goa are observing a one-day nationwide strike on Friday, September 11, under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Un

11th Sep 2026 • 14 hours ago • 285 views

Bank employees across Goa are observing a one-day nationwide strike on Friday, September 11, under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).
The employees are protesting the delay in implementing five-day banking and demanding the withdrawal of the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
UFBU has warned of further industrial action if its demands are not addressed. The unions have announced a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, followed by an indefinite strike from October 26.
The strike could impact banking services across the country, with employees urging authorities to resolve the issues raised by the unions.

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