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Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that 90 percent development works in view of St Francis Xavier (SFX) Exposition has been completed while stating that entire work will be completed by November 15. Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant in the presence of Minister For Law and Judiciary, and Dy. Chairman, Aleixo Sequeira and Secretary Revenue and Commissioner-I, Sandip Jacques, IAS reviewed the various works underway for the solemn Exposition of the Relics of Saint Francis Xavier urged upon the respective HoDs to discharge their responsibilities in completing the assigned tasks at a meeting held at the Exposition…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Hindu Rashtra Coordination Committee has appealed to the Archaeology Minister, Subhash Faldesai, to preserve the ‘Hatkatro Khamba’ of Old Goa as a historical heritage site. To safeguard this heritage pillar, it should be fenced for protection. Arrangements should be made to maintain and preserve the pillar, and a prominent plaque, made of brass or stone, should be placed beside the pillar to clearly convey its historical significance. Hindu Rashtra Coordination Committee has submitted a memorandum to the Minister Shubhash Faldesai on 3rd November in this regards. The delegation from the Committee comprised of Nitin Faldesai, the…

Team Goemkarponn COLLEM: The jeep operators who are members of the Dudhsagar Tour Operators Association have begun a chain hunger strike at Collem market today morning as they are unhappy that the authorities having not complied with their demand to close the Goa Tourism Development Corporation booth in Collem. After their Friday meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant failed to produce a solution that would have benefited them, the jeep drivers made the decision. Since the GTDC counter is still open, the jeep operators have chosen to begin a chain hunger strike on Saturday. Association president Nilesh Velip said as…

Srinagar: Two terrorists have been killed in a brief encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag, around 57 km from Srinagar, on Saturday. According to official sources, the terrorists were foreigners. They said an encounter broke out between security forces and militants in the Halkan Gali area of Kachwan, Anantnag. Reportedly, the security personnel were tracking the movement of foreign terrorists in the area when an encounter broke out and two foreign terrorists were killed. They said more terrorists could be present in the area. Big Anti-Terror Op In Jammu On Saturday morning, the security forces launched anti-terror…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Keri-based government servant Shridhar Satarkar has been found dead in Kunkolim, Mardol. He was reportedly linked to Pooja Naik’s money-for-job fraud case. The two wheeler found in possession of Shridhar was registered in name of Pooja Naik. As per information, Shridhar was interrogated by police in Pooja Naik fake job case twice. The Bicholim police said that Pooja Naik was arrested after a young man complained that she had stolen Rs 2 lakh from him in exchange for a position as a constable in the state police. Given that a cheating case has been filed against her,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To supervise the repair and construction of a new museum and art galleries at the Old Secretariat building in Panaji, the State government established an expert group headed by the Secretary for Museums. It is anticipated that the 14-member group, whose duties and scope are well-defined, would get to work right away. “The committee shall meet as and when required to discuss the matter related to the restoration and setting up of a museum at the Old Secretariat building. The scope of work of the Expert Committee is to approve the restoration plan and its financial estimate,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: On Saturday, Roman Catholics celebrated All Souls’ Day. They offer prayers on this day for all the faithful who have passed away and are thought to be in purgatory because their souls were burdened with the guilt of smaller sins when they passed away. According to Roman Catholic belief, the prayers of the faithful on earth will help purify their souls so they might enter Heaven and experience God’s presence. People offer masses for the deceased’s souls’ rest and adorn their graves. Since ancient times, specific days have been set aside for the intercession of specific deceased…