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The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa will remain closed to all tourists and visitors on Monday, 26th October 2026, from 1:00 PM onwards due to a special religious service.Tour operators, hotels, & guides are requested to take note. • A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern city of Nagqu • Sitaram Raul from Dodamarg, Sindhudurg, brings pride by winning the Category Winner title in the ‘Invertebrates’ category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee. • Congress demands scrapping of SIR-prepared electoral roll, alleging violations of various laws. We have given the CEO 10 days to act, failing which we will move court to challenge the SIR: GPCC Chief Girish Chodankar • Gopal Naik, key accused in the attempt to murder case of Casino Majestic Paradise Director Shrinivas Nayak, has filed a bail application before the North Goa Additional Sessions Court. The court has fixed the hearing for October 26, granting the Crime Branch time to file its say. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa will remain closed to all tourists and visitors on Monday, 26th October 2026, from 1:00 PM onwards due to a special religious service.Tour operators, hotels, & guides are requested to take note. • A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern city of Nagqu • Sitaram Raul from Dodamarg, Sindhudurg, brings pride by winning the Category Winner title in the ‘Invertebrates’ category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee. • Congress demands scrapping of SIR-prepared electoral roll, alleging violations of various laws. We have given the CEO 10 days to act, failing which we will move court to challenge the SIR: GPCC Chief Girish Chodankar • Gopal Naik, key accused in the attempt to murder case of Casino Majestic Paradise Director Shrinivas Nayak, has filed a bail application before the North Goa Additional Sessions Court. The court has fixed the hearing for October 26, granting the Crime Branch time to file its say.

Episode 17 • 09th Oct 2026

Which Govt can solve Goa's issues? | Kishor Naik Gaonkar | Prof Manoj Kamat | Think Goa | 091026

09th Oct 2026

About this episode

In today’s Think Goa episode we speak to Senior Journalist Kishor Naik Gaonkar & Political Analyst Prof Manoj Kamat on which Govt can solve Goa’s issues. How voters react to particular issues and how political parties prioritise agendas? #Trending #Goa #BreakingNews #PublicDiscussion #Society #CommunityIssues #GoaGovt #GoaOpposition #AAPGoa #BJPGoa #GPCC #MGP #GFP #RGP #AamAadmiParty #BhartiyaJanataParty #GoaCongress #GoaForward #RevolutionaryGoans #MaharashtrawadiGomantakPaksha #LoP #YuriAlemao #CarlosFerreira #GoaIssues #GoaDevelopmentProjects Timecodes 00:00 – Startup 00:07 – Introduction 01:10 – Which Govt can solve Goa's issues? 03:02 – Any alternative for BJP? 05:48 – Ruling understands people's pulse better than opposition? 05:48 – Who decides political party's priorities? 08:16 – People's priorities have changed? 10:16 – Narkasur, politics & election 13:33 – 'Niz' Goenkar worried about Goa? 15:22 -Can Mhadei be an election issue? 18:06 – Political parties realize the game of playing with emotive issues? 21:00 – People react only when issue is affecting its village? 23:54 – Have we forgotten real issues of Goa? 30:06 – Are Genzs aware about Goa's issues? 31:31 - Closing

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