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Former Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar says he quit the BJP because of Michael Lobo. He challenges Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and MLA Delilah Lobo to a live debate on the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident before October ends. • Advocate Amit Palekar accused the Goa government of curbing citizens’ democratic right to protest at Azad Maidan. Questioning the heavy police deployment, he called the situation an “undeclared dictatorship” and an “undeclared Emergency,” alleging suppression of free speech and expression. • The Chief Officer of the Mormugao Municipal Council has informed the High Court that a shed popularly known as “Murgao Cha Raja,” which was allegedly built illegally years ago on Mormugao Port Authority property, has been completely demolished. The Chief Officer also submitted that some locals assaulted municipal staff during the demolition. The High Court has scheduled the matter for hearing on 19 October and sought a status report on the investigation. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar resigns from the BJP, submitting his resignation at the party headquarters. Redkar was recently granted bail in connection with the Birch fire case. • Dayanand Sopte says he will never support Jit Arolkar, accusing him of destroying Mandrem’s youth. Sopte says he has been working in the constituency for the past 4&1/2 years and remains united with Parsekar, adding that they will abide by the party’s decision on the ticket. • IMD Goa forecasts hot and humid weather conditions across North and South Goa on October 12 and 13. No weather warning is indicated from October 14 to 18. • A fire broke out at the Dulex Paint Company warehouse in IDC Verna; Verna Fire Station is attending the incident, with reinforcements called from Vasco, Ponda and Margao. • In petitions concerning the detention of CJP protesters, the police inspectors of Panaji and Pernem file affidavits before the High Court. The CMO of GMC fails to submit the protesters’ medical certificates as directed by the court on Sunday. The High Court has now directed the CMO to submit the certificates by the next hearing and adjourned the matter for 19 October. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar resigns from the BJP, submitting his resignation at the party headquarters. Redkar was recently granted bail in connection with the Birch fire case. • Dayanand Sopte says he will never support Jit Arolkar, accusing him of destroying Mandrem’s youth. Sopte says he has been working in the constituency for the past 4&1/2 years and remains united with Parsekar, adding that they will abide by the party’s decision on the ticket. Former Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar says he quit the BJP because of Michael Lobo. He challenges Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and MLA Delilah Lobo to a live debate on the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident before October ends. • Advocate Amit Palekar accused the Goa government of curbing citizens’ democratic right to protest at Azad Maidan. Questioning the heavy police deployment, he called the situation an “undeclared dictatorship” and an “undeclared Emergency,” alleging suppression of free speech and expression. • The Chief Officer of the Mormugao Municipal Council has informed the High Court that a shed popularly known as “Murgao Cha Raja,” which was allegedly built illegally years ago on Mormugao Port Authority property, has been completely demolished. The Chief Officer also submitted that some locals assaulted municipal staff during the demolition. The High Court has scheduled the matter for hearing on 19 October and sought a status report on the investigation. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar resigns from the BJP, submitting his resignation at the party headquarters. Redkar was recently granted bail in connection with the Birch fire case. • Dayanand Sopte says he will never support Jit Arolkar, accusing him of destroying Mandrem’s youth. Sopte says he has been working in the constituency for the past 4&1/2 years and remains united with Parsekar, adding that they will abide by the party’s decision on the ticket. • IMD Goa forecasts hot and humid weather conditions across North and South Goa on October 12 and 13. No weather warning is indicated from October 14 to 18. • A fire broke out at the Dulex Paint Company warehouse in IDC Verna; Verna Fire Station is attending the incident, with reinforcements called from Vasco, Ponda and Margao. • In petitions concerning the detention of CJP protesters, the police inspectors of Panaji and Pernem file affidavits before the High Court. The CMO of GMC fails to submit the protesters’ medical certificates as directed by the court on Sunday. The High Court has now directed the CMO to submit the certificates by the next hearing and adjourned the matter for 19 October. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar resigns from the BJP, submitting his resignation at the party headquarters. Redkar was recently granted bail in connection with the Birch fire case. • Dayanand Sopte says he will never support Jit Arolkar, accusing him of destroying Mandrem’s youth. Sopte says he has been working in the constituency for the past 4&1/2 years and remains united with Parsekar, adding that they will abide by the party’s decision on the ticket.

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Goa-Karnataka Truckers' Row Set for Early Resolution Following Political Intervention

The ongoing dispute between truck operators from Goa and Karnataka is expected to be resolved soon, with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant st

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The ongoing dispute between truck operators from Goa and Karnataka is expected to be resolved soon, with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stepping in to address the matter. Speaking at a meeting held in Pernem, local MLA Pravin Arlekar assured truck owners that both he and MLA Jit Arolkar stand firmly in support of the Pernem and Bardez Truck Owners' Association.

The dispute intensified after Karnataka trucker associations warned the Goa administration to cease the alleged harassment of Karnataka registered drivers and demanded immediate protection. Local leaders and truckers from Karnataka threatened to halt the transport of essential commodities, including fresh vegetables and daily goods entering Goa, if their concerns were not addressed. In response, Goa’s leadership is actively intervening to smooth over cross border transport operations and safeguard the state's essential supply lines.

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