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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Declaring that the tribal community should step up their agitation to get their demands met, Sports Minister Govind Gaude stated that it was wrong of the government to utilise them as a voting bloc. “It’s wrong on the part of the government to use the tribal communities only for votes,” Gaude said adding the tribal communities need to intensify their agitation to get their demands fulfilled. He further said that there are still a number of tribal demands unfulfilled by the government. “A small number of leaders who had never participated in the protests are leading the…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Asserting martyrs Mangesh Gaonkar (Gaondongrim) and Dilip Velip (Balli), will always remain a reflection of the importance of the ST movement, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar informed their legacy will shine forever as the beacon of hope and the necessity to stand united in the face of adversity, After garlanding the statue (Bust) of Mangesh Gaonkar at his residence at Ziltawadi-Gaondondgrim, Ramesh Tawadkar at a celebration held at Shri Balram Residential High School, Amone declared he will felicitate and make all-out efforts to build Grand-Monuments of martyrs Mangesh Gaonkar and Dilip Velip, who both laid their lives at the…

Goemkarponn desk MOPA: A senior bank official was detained at Manohar International Airport (MIA) for being in possession of one live round of bullets while boarding a flight. According to authorities, the discovery prompted the immediate detention, who lacked proper documentation permitting the transportation of live ammunition on an aircraft. A senior police official confirmed the presence of the bullets in the possession of passenger (bank official). Subsequently, a case has been formally registered at the Mopa Airport Police Station in connection with the incident, as law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the matter.

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: A Ghodkem-Balli resident was the subject of an Arms Act violation reported to the Cuncolim police. In-charge of Cuncolim Police Station PI Diego Gracias said that the Indian Arms Act’s provision 3 read in conjunction with section 25 has been used by the police to record the violation. He added that the 56-year-old was discovered in possession of a disassembled, unmade firearm manufactured in the nation and that the individual did not have a legitimate arms license from a recognized body. The authorities are looking into how the individual from Balli came into possession of the disassembled…

The Sunday morning Verna accident in South Goa has once again brought the issue of drunk driving to the forefront. The tragic incident, in which a bus rammed into a shack, resulting in the deaths of five labourers, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of irresponsible behaviour behind the wheel. Despite numerous campaigns and awareness programs to curb drunk driving, the menace continues to claim innocent lives in Goa. CM Dr Pramod Sawant said the accident near Commoscope company T Junction in Verna IDC, causing death & injuries is unfortunate. He said the procedure has been started…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: : Mrs. Libia Lobo Sardesai, a distinguished freedom fighter, on the momentous occasion of her 100th birthday was felicitated on behalf of department of Tourism by Shri Suneel Anchipaka, Director of Tourism, Government of Goa and Managing Director, GTDC. This celebration was not merely a recognition of her centennial milestone but a heartfelt tribute to her extraordinary contributions to Goa’s history and development and being associated with the Department of Tourism at that time. Libia Lobo holds a historic distinction that underscores her profound impact on the region: she was the first Director of Tourism for liberated…

MALE: Maldives on Saturday said India has initiated efforts to create a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries and deliberations are ongoing for achieving it. “They (India) want there to be a Free Trade Agreement with Maldives, in addition to SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Agreement),” Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed told a press conference here. The Maldives President has offered this opportunity to all countries, Saeed said, adding that the government aims to enter into agreements with as many countries as possible to offer ease in trade activities. India’s reported effort at seeking an FTA…