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Goemkarponn Desk SANGUEM: Several farmers who attended a meeting called by social worker Mithil Ulhas Dessai at Netravali and Verlem to discuss problems faced by the farming community, said they were facing huge losses due to incidents of wild animals damaging agricultural and horticultural crops and at times even attacking human beings. Social worker Mithil Ulhas Dessai met and interacted with several farmers on the sidelines of a fertilizer distribution program in several parts of Sanguem constituency, wherein it has come to light that farmers are yet to get compensation for animals damaging their crops. Other prominent residents from Sanguem…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: The “Wall of Freedom”, a one of its kind of Independence Day program, organized by the Margao Congress block, saw a very overwhelming participation at Margao. The Margao Congress block under the leadership of Mr. Savio Coutinho put up a huge Wall-on-Flex at the Communidade building, wherein hundreds of participants gathered to write “What Freedom of India means to them”. Right from primary school students to Medical College students; and adults to seniors citizens qued up to draw their slot of space on the “Wall of Freedom” Our departed state and national leaders, stone by stone built…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte led the 78th Independence Day celebrations with a dignified flag hoisting ceremony at the Deputy Collector’s Office in Mapusa. The event saw the esteemed presence of MLA Calangute, Shri. Michael Lobo, government officials, local dignitaries, citizens and students who gathered to honor the nation’s freedom. Minister Khaunte hoisted the tricolor after the stirring notes of the national anthem, evoking a profound sense of patriotism among those present. Renowned veteran stage artists and accomplished sportsmen were honored by Minister Khaunte and MLA Lobo during the event. Earlier, after hoisting the national flag, Minister…

Panaji, the capital city of Goa, is massive transformation in its public transportation system with the introduction of a pioneering initiative by Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) and Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. (KTCL). This collaborative effort has led to the inception of a streamlined and paperless travel experience for passengers on its EV bus service through the implementation of the all-new Smart Transit Card and mobile app “Tummoc”. The project, which involves the deployment of 48 electric buses on 7 major routes in and around Panaji, has set the stage for an innovative and eco-friendly commuting experience. The…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Party president and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has announced that the GFP is preparing to run for all 40 seats in the 2027 Assembly Elections. Sardesai plans to host Sunday conversations in every constituency. Speaking on Sunday at “Vijai Samvad,” which took place at Pontemol, Curchorem, Sardesai stated that the program’s goal is for participants to “acquaint himself with the problems” that each constituency’s residents confront. “How can I conduct the assembly elections if I don’t know their problems? I questioned the government on numerous occasions and brought up significant issues with the public on the Assembly…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Raj Bhavan has informed that, the Feast Mass in the Raj Bhavan Chapel will be held on Thursday, 15th August, 2024. The timing of the Mass will be 10.00 am to 11.30 am only and the entry of the public will be allowed from 9.00 am onwards. The devotees will be allowed to enter for Mass only after producing a Photo ID Card at the main gate. No hawkers will be allowed to set up their stalls inside Raj Bhavan. However, they will be allowed to set up outside the main gate. All the devotees are requested…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In order to protect the interests of the Goan fishing community, the Goenchea Raponkarancho Ekvott (GRE) has demanded that Sharmila Monteiro, the state’s director of fisheries, quit. According to the group, Monteiro is supporting laws that will hurt the local fishing industry. Olencio Simoes of GRE stated that Monteiro is in favor of fishing boats using big generator sets, with a capacity ranging from 60 to 150 kVA. According to the organization, these activities promote damaging fishing techniques that have the potential to completely destroy the local fishing community. The case is presently being heard by the…