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Goemkarponn Desk MORMUGAO:Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant on Sunday afternoon flagged off a bike rally with National flag at Sada in Mormugao constituency, in view of Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan The bike rally was flagged off in the presence of Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and the rally started from Amonkar’s office at Sada The CM Dr Pramod Sawant also participated in the rally that was organised by the BJP Yuva Morcha and moved on a bike with a national flag in the area of Sada and other parts of the Mormugao constituency along with MLA Sankalp Amonkar. ” I welcome…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: The religious rituals of the Akhand Damodar Bhajani Saptah concluded on Sunday afternoon with the conducting of “Samapti” rituals and immersion of the Shreefal ( Coconut ) anointed the previous year at the feet of Lord Damodar, in the Arabian Sea. A large number of devotees from across Goa arrived at the temple premises to participate in the Samapti on Sunday afternoon As per traditional rituals, the commencement of Saptah Festival begins with the placement of Shreefal by the members of the Joshi family and the Samapti ritual begins with the immersion of the previous years Kaul…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO:Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that Vasco’s Damodar Saptah festival was likely to get state festival status by next year . Sawant was speaking to reporters after visiting the Damodar temple in Vasco on the occasion of the 125th year of Damodar Bhajani Saptah festival . ” I had arrived at the Damodar temple ro offer my prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Damodar . I extend my wishes to all the people and devotees on the occasion of 125th year of Damodar Saptah. Vasco’s Damodar Saptah attracts devotees from across the State who…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA : Two buffaloes were found killed by unknown vehicles on Canacona Bypass (NH66) road at Tarir area late Saturday night. According to sources, two buffaloes were found killed on the western side lane, signifying that some vehicles proceeding in Margao direction have knocked down the hapless bovines trapped on the road having no proper illumination . As both the two buffaloes were lying about 25 metres distance from each other, it is believed that the unknown vehicles proceeding from Karwar to Margao direction had hit the bovines at great speed. Vehicle’s bumper pieces were also seen fallen…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Muslim Forum (GMF) strongly condemns the recent attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus amid ongoing political disruption in Bangladesh. Shaikh Iftikar, President of the Goa Muslim Forum. These attacks, allegedly sparked by political disruptions, are a clear violation of human rights and religious freedom. We stand in solidarity with our Hindu brothers and sisters in Bangladesh and deplore such senseless acts of violence,” said Shaikh Iftikar. “No political agenda can justify the targeting of innocent civilians, especially when they belong to a minority community.” he stated. “No community should have to live in fear due to their religious…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Trial run of Porvorim Traffic Diversion has started from today morning and will go on till tomorrow. Traffic originating from Sucorro will move through the existing service road, while traffic in Porvorim will be rerouted from the Delfino side towards an alternate service road. Based on the outcome of the trial run, diversions plan to be effective till Dec 7, in view of construction of the six-lane elevated corridor will be finalised. At both intersections, traffic will be diverted to the service roads for the duration of the trial run. To alert drivers to the diversions, the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Talathis have been asked to ensure that that inspection and reporting exercise related to hill cutting and other works within their jurisdiction which lead to environmental damage must be carried out in continuous manner including on Saturdays, Sundays and on Holidays. Talathis have also been asked to submit a consolidated report regarding the illegalities to the Collector immediately thereafter. “The compliance with these directions is mandatory and will be closely monitored. Failure to act promptly and diligently may result in disciplinary action,” warns a circular issued by South Goa Collector and Chairperson of District Disaster Management Authority…