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Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA – Stating about 15 lakhs rupees worth various materials obtained under the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) for the distribution to the various Anganwadis of Gaondongrim village has instead are given away to someone else, Gaondongrim Sarpanch Dhillon(Yeshwant) Dessai has threatened to complain to the PMO seeking Prime Ministers intervention over the unprecedented issue. Canacona Agriculture office in a brief function held in the Dy. Collectorate building on Wednesday distributed Water-Filters, Tables, Steel Cupboards and Plastic Chairs inviting Devalayas, Cooperative Societies and others, previously obtained under the Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana 2021-26…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa government has unveiled a revamped Solid Waste Management (SWM) Policy with the goal of reorganizing the state into four clusters: Saligao (with Bicholim as a sub-cluster), Bainguinim, Cacora, and Verna. This initiative is meant to support waste management activities throughout the entire State. The policy, which runs for 15 years, from 2022 to 2037, emphasizes recycling, reuse, recovery, and waste prevention while also improving infrastructure and providing support to authorized agencies and local governments. Local self-governing organizations have the authority to impose sanctions and offer rewards under this policy. People who are caught littering, burning…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: During a birthday celebration, a five-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool in a residential complex close to Panaji, according to police today. They stated that the incident happened on Wednesday. “To celebrate their family friend’s birthday, Daksh Mauskar, a boy from Valpoi village in North Goa, traveled to Old Goa village with his parents. The boy went to the swimming pool and fell into it unnoticed by anyone while the celebration was going on at the residential complex’s club house, according to a senior police official from Old Goa. “Daksh’s parents initially assumed he must be…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Increased human-animal conflict and the fast construction of unrestricted linear infrastructure have resulted in leopard deaths in Goa, where the big cat population has declined by about 10% over the last four years, from 2018 to 22. It’s also noteworthy that about 26% of the leopard population lives outside of Goa’s protected areas. This could be attributed, in part, to habitat loss and a declining prey base, both of which require further research. The Union Ministry for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) released the “Status of Leopards in India” 2018–22 report on Thursday. It states that…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) told the High Court that 17 show cause notices have been issued to vendors in the illegal hoarding case and separate show cause notices will also be issued to land owners wherein these 17 hoardings are existing within a week. The Court was hearing the Suo Motu petition regarding illegal hoardings across the state. Since the issue with regard to billboards and other advertisement on the NH-66 passing from the Goa was also raised during the hearing PCE, PWD, Government of Goa has also been added as a party to the present proceedings…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Lawyer of Babush Monserrate has objected to the CBI’s move to close his case against police in Panaji police station attack case. According to the lawyer of Babush Monserrate, CBI did not intimate his client about the closure of the case. He said that the closure report should have been filed before special court, Margao and not JMFC Panaji. He also demanded copy of the closure report. Meanwhile, special court has issued summons to five more witnesses in alleged Power rebate scam. Later, one of the defence attorneys informed the media that the CBI had filed a…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Pavilion is set to captivate visitors at ITB (Internationale Tourismus-Börse) Berlin 2024, scheduled to take place from March 5th to 7th at the Berlin ExpoCenter City. Goa’s participation in ITB Berlin 2024 underscores the state’s strategic focus on expanding its global presence and showcasing its unique tourism offerings to an international audience. As one of India’s premier tourist destinations, renowned for its pristine beaches, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant lifestyle, Goa recognizes the importance of prestigious events like ITB Berlin to further promote its tourism potential on the global stage. The Goa Tourism Pavillion…