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Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: In a long pending realization of demand, put forth to the late CM and Ex- Defence Minister soon after 2019 assembly elections, Goa Housing Board(GHB) has allotted land admeasuring 2275 sqm in Shristhal for setting up a New Fire Station Project in Canacona. In its communiqué to the Director of Fire & Emergency Services, GHB Managing Director Neeta P Amonkar conveyed the Board’s approval for allotment/transfer of land admeasuring 2275 sqm at Shristhal for setting up a new modern Fire Station at Canacona. The communiqué also conveyed that Rs.4700/- per sq mtr would be charged for the…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: While the villagers fearing the Film City project will be a death kneel to the village and eco-system, opposes the proposal in its entirety, Loliem-Polem Communidade feels an Entertainment Industry (like a Film City) will boost the village in all-round development once Film City becomes a reality in Loliem Village. Providing a gist of benefits to the State of Goa and particularly Loliem village and Canacona taluka, Loliem-Polem Communidade President Vishwajeet Varik said, “The Loliem film city with its multiple products can act as catalyst for economic and cultural development, making them valuable assets for the state’s…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Chief Vijai Sardesai today raised the issue of Misappropriation in Art and Culture while demanding Judicial Inquiry. “I demand a judicial inquiry into the art and culture misappropriation of funds,” said Vijai on the floor of the House Dardesai also moved an adjournment motion to discuss the Speaker’s allegations. When the session began on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao demanded that a discussion should be held on the serious allegations made by the Speaker against the minister. It would be an insult to the Speaker if the issue he raised is not discussed on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Due to the strategic development, promotion and marketing initiatives of Goa Tourism in the aforesaid focus areas, Goa is among the very few states in country/ world to recover from the impact of COVID-19. The total tourist arrivals to Goa in the year 2023 is estimated to be 8.48 million, which indicates an increase of 17.9% over the previous year, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte informed the House on Wednesday. The focus areas for enhancement of Tourism in the state with more interest in promoting less explored areas are: Eco and Nature based tourism Spiritual, Heritage & Culture…

The Election Commission said ‘test of legislative majority’ helped Ajit Pawar faction clinch NCP symbol in view of disputed internal organisational elections The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognized the Ajit Pawar-led faction as a real Nationalist Congress Party and granted them NCP’s “clock” symbol ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The poll body’s ruling in favour of the Ajit Pawar-led faction after more than 10 hearings spread over more than six months came as a big blow to the Sharad Pawar faction. The Election Commission said the ‘test of the legislative majority’ helped the Ajit Pawar faction…

New Delhi: An Indian-American Purdue University student who was pursuing a doctorate in mechanical engineering was discovered dead in a nature preserve on Monday evening, the Warren County Coroner’s office reported. The student, Sameer Kamath, 23, had completed his master’s degree in the same field from Purdue University in August 2023 and held a U.S. citizenship, the coroner’s office confirmed. The body of Kamath was located around 5 p.m. Monday at the Crow’s Grove Nature Preserve, which is part of the Niches Land Trust at 3300 North Warren County Road 50 West, in Williamsport. Warren County Coroner Justin Brummett issued…

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday raised concern about opportunistic politicians wanting to remain associated with the ruling party of the day and said such “deterioration in ideology” was not good for democracy. He also said there are leaders who stand firm in their ideology but their number is gradually declining. “I always say this jokingly that no matter which party’s government it is, one thing is sure that the one who does good work never gets respect and those who do bad work are never punished,” Mr Gadkari said, without taking names,…