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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: High Court of Bombay at Goa has granted one more week time, to the company, to transport remaining 1,868 MT ore from Kalay Railway Station to Andrem Jetty, Sanvordem. The court has been informed by the company that the remaining ore will be transported and completed in one week on March 5. The Goa Foundation filed a PIL writ petition, arguing that the Wildlife Act, 1972’s various provisions prohibited such activities in the Wildlife Sanctuary, and that this is why the court issued its order. The Court had stated in its previous order dated February 5 that…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Goan Students are showcasing interest toward ‘Sanskrit’ and are opting to learn the ancient language. “It is heartening to witness that along with Marathi and Konkani, Goan Students are showcasing interest toward ‘Sanskrit’ and are opting to learn the ancient language,” said Sawant while speaking at the Bhasha Puraskar function organised by Official Language Dept. He further said that teachers and literature enthusiasts and experts should inspire the younger generation to explore literature and ignite a passion among our youth for writing. “By including multiple-choice questions in Konkani in the…

“India’s growing power is not for dominance, but to create an environment of peace & prosperity in Indo-Pacific” Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Administrative & Training building at the Naval War College (NWC), Goa on March 05, 2024. The modern edifice, named the ‘Chola’, pays homage to the mighty maritime empire of the Chola dynasty of ancient India. In his address, the Raksha Mantri lauded the Navy for creating a world-class state-of-the-art training facility that resonates with India’s stature among the maritime powers of the world. Shri Rajnath Singh described Chola Bhawan as a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has initiated a focused Training and awareness campaign on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Systems (VVPATs) ahead of Lok Sabha Election, 2024. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has conducted Training and awareness campaigns in all the 40 Assembly Constituencies, at District Collector and Office of Mamlatdar and also at various public places and educational institutions across Goa. These sessions provided detailed information about EVMs and VVPATs, and hands-on training including operation, and significance in ensuring free and fair elections. This proactive effort aims…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Alleging that the BJP government in Goa is known for ‘total commission’, Congress leader Girish Chodankar on Wednesday said that now it is trying to kill the local taxi business by inviting ‘Ola’ and ‘Uber’ for their share. Reacting to Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho’s statement that people of country are laughing on Goa for not having ‘Ola’ and ‘Uber’, Chodankar said that despite the state having enough taxis why is he so keen to bring the private players. “Godinho must first study whether people of the other states are happy with such private players, where the security…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Amidst reported Saffron party plans of fielding a woman candidate for South-Goa Lok Sabha seat and the rumors doing round that the name of Savita Tawadkar, Poinguinim Sarpanch and wife of Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, has expressed her willingness to accept South Goa BJP ticket. Savita says that if her name is being discussed as a probable BJP candidate and claimant for South-Goa parliamentary seat, she is willing to accept the privilege as BJP’s woman candidate from South Goa. When asked how she feels about her name being reportedly discussed in BJP party circles as one of the…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Ribandar is gearing up for the final phase of its Smart City works, as Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) assures to complete the remaining tasks within a specified timeframe, ensuring a hassle-free and systematic approach. In a crucial meeting held today, IPSCDL discussed the plan for the road closure in Ribandar for the sewerage work, emphasizing the importance of coordinating efforts to address traffic management and public safety concerns during the closure period. The final leg of the proposed project, scheduled to begin in four phases starting March 6, 2024, involves activities like laying sewerage…