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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The State government has been ordered by the Bombay High Court in Goa to provide retired State Chief Information Commissioner (SCIC) Prashant Tendolkar with his outstanding pension benefits within a three-month period. In response to a writ suit brought by Tendolkar, who claimed he had not received the pension and gratuity he was entitled to after retiring on February 11, 2020, the Division Bench of Justices M S Karnik and Valmiki Menezes issued their order. Citing a Supreme Court notification, he also requested restitution for the cost of hiring domestic assistance. Tendolkar had been told by the…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate today said that there will be authority formed to handle land with no owners. “There will be authority formed to handle land with no owners. Government officials will not be involved in it and one shouldn’t doubt the government,” said Babush He further said that even the property that the opposition spoke about, will be taken care of by this authority. There will be an authority formed under which all the lands with no owners will come. Government officials are not involved in it and you shouldn’t doubt the government. Babush said that…

Sri Lanka: India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Live Updates: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first ODI of the three-match series on Friday in Colombo. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been named in the Playing XI and will be playing their first match since India’s victory at the T20 World Cup 2024. KL Rahul has been named in the Playing XI and will be keeping the wickets as Rishabh Pant has been benched. Shivam Dube and Kuldeep Yadav have also found themselves a spot in the team.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Congress MLA Altone D’Costa on Friday claimed in the state legislative assembly that leopards and bison were sighted during daytime in populated areas of his constituency Quepem in South Goa. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, the first-time legislator claimed leopards and bison are found roaming freely during daytime in places like markets. He demanded Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s intervention in the matter. Sawant assured the House that he would direct the state forest department to take immediate action.

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: Cortalim MLA Antonio Vas has taken a firm stand against the leasing of the fishing jetty at Ferry Point to a private entity. “We came to know about this through a Legislative Assembly Question (LAQ) that the fishing jetty can be given to a private party, so we came here to oppose this along with the local fishermen, the Cortalim panchayat, and the people of this constituency,” Vas stated. “We object to this and cannot allow the jetty to be privatized. Last time, we met with James Braganza, the Captain of Ports, and discussed this matter. We…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: A comprehensive law and order meeting was convened today in anticipation of the 125th Damodar Bhajani Saptah festival, which will begin on August 10th. The meeting, chaired by Mormugao Deputy Collector Bhagwant Karmali, saw attendance from key officials including DySP Salim Sheikh, MMC Chairperson Girish Borkar, and representatives from various departments. DySP Salim Sheikh highlighted the significant turnout expected this year, noting that the festival’s commencement on a weekend is likely to draw larger crowds. “We are anticipating a large number of devotees as Saptah starts on a weekend and continues for a week. We have made…

The recent 3.5 per cent increase in power tariff in Goa has sparked significant controversy and debate in the state’s Legislative Assembly. The Opposition parties have vehemently opposed this hike, alleging that it is a retaliatory move by the ruling BJP government following the loss of the prestigious South Goa seat in the recent Loksabha polls. However, it is crucial to delve deeper into the matter and assess whether the power tariff hike is indeed justified. One of the primary contentions raised by the Opposition is the alleged connection between the power tariff hike and the election outcome. They argue…