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Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: Newly elected South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes on Wednesday commenced a session of meeting the Congress Party Block members and workers, by having the first meeting of party members and workers from Margao Constituency. Over 50 party workers under the leadership of Savio Coutinho interacted with Captain Viriato Fernandes and discussed various issues including the building up of the organization in Margao. Captain Viriato congratulated Savio Coutinho and his team for proving to be the most vocal and vibrant block in the entire state of Goa and hoped that they continue with the good work in…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and the Goa Forest Department are pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive overnight activity for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Scheduled for July 13th – 14th, 2024, this event promises an immersive experience into the heart of Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. The event, lasting 1 day and 1 night, includes guided nature trails, a birding trip, and interaction with foresters. The main focus of this trip is to observe herpetofauna, including snakes, frogs, and geckos. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the forest, rich in wildflowers and bird species.…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Margao siblings Chandan Caro and Pradnya Caro clinched double crowns each at the Naguesh – Sushila Verenkar Memorial All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament. Aaron Farias, Yug Prabhu, Ishita Colaso, and Sachi Dessai were the other winners of the day, securing titles in their respective categories. Inara Dsouza, Kavish Dalvi, Aayushi Amonkar, Dhruva Kamat, and Neeza Kamat finished as runners-up. The tournament, held at Chandor Club in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association, was one of the selection tournaments for the Nationals. The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Fr. Mario Noronha, Assistant Parish Priest…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Session Court today has dismissed Pooja Sharma’s anticipatory bail application in the Assagao House demolition Case. In the Assagao house demolition case, Public Prosecutor (PP) Darshan Gawas, speaking for the Crime Branch, pushed for Pooja Sharma’s questioning while she was in custody on Monday. The public prosecutor expressed disapproval of the Assagao house’s demolition process and emphasized that a court order is required before evicting occupants from their residence. Additionally, the public prosecutor informed the court as to why, if the applicant was involved, she had sent a representative to meet with the Agarwadekar family and jeopardize…

Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Days before the start of the monsoon sesssion of the Goa Legislative Assembly, the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has taken a strong stand on Kala Academy renovation fiasco. After visiting Kala Academy yesterday, Alemao today held a meeting with PWD officials and other stakeholders. “It was a horrifying experience at Kala Academy during my inspection with the Officials of the Public Works Department, Art & Culture Department and Artists as well as Experts in Sound, Lights and Architecture. I am preparing a detailed report and will submit it to the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant demanding…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Cabinet has accorded approval to increase salaries of Panchayat members by Rs 2000. “Sarpanch to get 8,000, Dy Sarpanch 6,500, Panch ₹5,500. Financial implications of ₹2.63 cr annually,” said CM Sawant after chairing the cabinet meeting There are 190 village panchayats in the state. The last hike came in 2012 when the government increased the salaries of elected representatives of the village panchayats by 100 per cent.

Delhi, India: The Reserve Bank of India has raised concerns over the misuse of internal accounts in some of the banks. Inspections were carried out revealing that a few internal accounts used by a bank for its operations are being used for carrying out fraud. The central bank of the country has warned the banks about the misuse. As per RBI Deputy Governor, Swaminathan J, the RBI’s investigations have revealed there are many internal bank accounts without any valid reason. Some accounts are being used as a conduit for fraud and the evergreening of loans. Now, it has warned banks…