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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the government authorities to inspect five jetties in the state as part of a compliance check within the allotted time frame. The Court further declared that all five jetties would be subject to the guidelines it issued today in the Malim Jetty matter, which included maintaining sanitation, not disposing of waste in the river, preventing fish water sludge from seeping or spilling on roads, and prohibiting unauthorized construction. A number of shortcomings were discovered, and the government authorities reassured the attorney that they would address these shortcomings. The…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Vice President Sunil Kawthankar today has written to SP North Goa demanding immediate action on those responsible for the death of the Assistant Lineman of the Bicholim Electricity department on duty. The accident occurred due to a sudden power surge, while he was working, even as it is claimed that the power supply to the high-tension line was switched off. “I believe that you are aware that a young Assistant Lineman lost his life after being electrocuted at Bicholim recently. It is learned that the Bicholim Police have registered an unnatural death…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Living in the pristine village of Savoi Verem in Ponda taluka of Goa, Sanjay Anant Patil (59) is known as an innovative farmer in the coastal state and has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2024 for his remarkable contributions to natural farming and zero-energy micro-irrigation systems. He converted a barren plot of land, measuring 10 acres, into a lush green natural farm and areca nut plantation in his village. During his childhood at his uncle’s place (his mother’s brother) in Shiroda—a short distance away from the village where he attended school—he learned farming activities…

Goemkarponn desk COLVA: BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar filed a police complaint on Wednesday against Congress’ South Goa candidate Viriato Fernandes under the Prevention of Insults to the National Honour Act, 1971, over his controversial statements about the Constitution. Mr Amonkar filed the complaint at Colva police station in South Goa. Mr Fernandes had waded into a controversy when he said the Indian Constitution was “forced upon” Goa after its liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961. The BJP MLA alleged that Mr Fernandes disrespected the Constitution and thus committed a crime under Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, has emphasized the urgent need for sustainable tourism practices in the state to preserve its natural beauty and attract conscientious travellers. Speaking on the matter, Sawant highlighted the importance of addressing tourism-related challenges and promoting responsible tourism endeavours. “We have launched initiatives like GoaMiles and other apps to modernise transportation services and enhance visitor experiences. It’s imperative to educate taxi owners and stakeholders about sustainable tourism practices,” Sawant stated, underscoring the government’s commitment to resolving pertinent issues. Expressing concern over road safety, Sawant pinpointed rent-a-car and rent-a-bike services as potential…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez felt disappointed as his team was stunned by Mumbai City FC in the first leg of semi-final 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Wednesday, and said that though his side played their best game of the competition till the 85th or 86th minute, they showed why they are not the champions of the League Shield in the final few minutes by conceding goals. The Gaurs stayed on top throughout the regulation time scoring a goal on either side of half-time against the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai has urged the youth to preserve and protect the environment hold steadfast to our ancient traditions and carry on the rich legacy of trees established by our ancestors. The Governor was addressing the symposium on the traditional trees of India ‘Vriksha Vygnanika Sadassu’ held at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula recently. The Governor said today, “The youth below 35 years constitute 30% of our population and these youth particularly the college students are a huge precious pool of resource for the country known as the demographic dividend.” Quoting Mahatma Gandhiji, the Governor…