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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Shadow Council for Margao Convener Savio Coutinho slammed the PWD and the government over their attempts to camouflage the substandard works executed in laying of sewerage network line’s in Margao. Coutinho along with local residents from Colmorod stopped the laying of a pipeline to connect an overflowing sewage chamber to the roadside drain. It may be noted that there exists a sewerage network chamber near the Gomati building at Colmorod which perennially overflows during monsoons due to the reverse flow of raw sewage. This issue has been consistently brought to the notice of the sewerage department but…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Children’s Rights in Goa (CRG) is a registered NGO dedicated to the protection of children and the implementation of child rights programs. For over two decades, CRG has tirelessly worked to enforce the Goa Children’s Act (2003), a legislative framework designed to safeguard the rights and welfare of children across the state. CRG, in collaboration with other NGOs, played a crucial role in drafting the Goa Children’s Act (2003). This act includes specific provisions under Section 13(8) and (9) that mandate the establishment of Village Child Committees (VCCs) by each panchayat and City Child Committees (CCCs) in…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: Cortalim MLA Anton Vas caught a man red-handed while dumping garbage and debris on Cortalim Communidade land late Sunday night. Vas, who was returning home from Consua after addressing fallen trees earlier that day, was alerted by a Panch member about a suspicious truck in the area. Acting swiftly, Vas, with the help of local youth, apprehended the individual. Speaking to reporters, Vas emphasized the seriousness of the issue. “This is one of the biggest problems in the Cortalim constituency. Similar acts have been committed on Quelossim Communidade land and in Sancoale, where no open area is…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: A wave of pride swept across Goa as Vascokars Tanisi Vishnu Kerkar and Sarvedh Gaonkar brought home the prestigious World Prince and World Princess titles from the Tourism Ambassador Universe international 2024 event in Malaysia. The event, held from July 3rd to 6th, saw participation from numerous countries, including Japan, Pakistan, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, Sabah, and Malaysia. The duo’s return to Goa on Monday evening was met with a heroic welcome. Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar was present to felicitate the young champions. Speaking to reporters, Salkar expressed immense pride in their achievement. “It is indeed a proud…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Amidst the heavy continuous rains, part of the concrete compound wall at the proposed site of ‘Krishi-Ghar’ at Sheller near Chaudi in Canacona on Monday-Tuesday night. About 20 metres long of the compound wall of the Fence built with concrete cement on all four sides of the proposed Krishi-Ghar in the property belonging to the Agriculture department fell on one side exposing the entire property in the open amidst heavy rains lashing the taluka for the last 3 days. The agriculture department’s Canacona Zonal Office is using the compound for Agri-Nursery to store certain seedlings including Coconut…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Due to the ongoing heavy rainfall, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that his department has temporarily suspended access to all waterfalls within forest areas and protected areas, including trekking and hiking. “We have temporarily suspended access to all waterfalls within forest areas and protected areas, including trekking and hiking. This measure is essential for the safety of everyone,” said Rane. “Let’s prioritize safety and wait for the weather to stabilize before resuming these activities,” he said As the monsoon season graces Goa, Rane said that they are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of both our…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Children’s Court order granting history sheeter Tarzan Parsekar anticipatory bail has been taken suo moto cognizance by the Bombay High Court in Goa, following instructions from the Supreme Court. This is despite the fact that Parsekar has multiple pending cases against him and that the High Court had previously cancelled his bail in one case. Parsekar was granted bail by the Children’s Court on the basis of his petition in Anticipatory Bail Application No. 2/2024 in relation to FIR No. 6/2024, despite the prosecution’s ongoing case to have the regular bail granted to him cancelled before…