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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Government-appointed 14-member study group reveals that Karnataka neglected to carry out new planning and preparation of an all-encompassing Master plan for diversion of Mhadei river water by identifying priorities, as directed by the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal (MWDT), in its modified Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the Kalasa-Bhandura Nala diversion schemes. Karnataka’s two DPRs were approved by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in January 2023. The State government then formed a study group headed by the WRD Chief Engineer to examine the DPRs. The group turned in its report in November of the previous year.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: BJP National President JP Nadda today has appointed Ashish Sood as Goa Election In-Charge in view of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Polls. Sood has also been given of Jammu and Kashmir. Goa has 2 Lok Sabha Seats while Jammu and Kashmir has 5 Lok Sabha seats. Sood is considered to be one of the most articulate voices of BJP and a strong, trusted local face in the Janakpuri area. Sood was associated with ABVP, the nationalist student organisation in India. He was first elected Secretary of the college, after which he rose to the post of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI:Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated Vintage Cars Exhibition initiatives of the Raj Bhavan at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula, on the occasion of 75th Republic Day yesterday. Later, Chief Minister, Dr. inaugurated Governor’s Books Exhibition again the initiatives of the Governor at Old Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan. 200 books penned by the Governor has been placed in the exhibition. This will help students’ as well as the visitors to enhance their reading and comprehension skills, and build their knowledge. The car exhibition is a Cadillac Car, which will see the visitors at the exhibition place. The luxury…

Reports of an imminent change in government are rife, casting a shadow over the current ‘Mahagathbandhan’ ruling coalition. NEW DELHI: Nitish Kumar will likely take oath as Bihar Chief Minister again tomorrow, a record ninth time, supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – mirroring a familiar script from the 2020 elections. The political churn has triggered a flurry of activities, with large-scale transfers of officers adding to the suspense. Reports of an imminent change in government are rife, casting a shadow over the current ‘Mahagathbandhan’ ruling coalition. The BJP has convened a meeting of its MPs and MLAs today,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Pavilion has been awarded the Special Appreciation Medal for Excellence in Thematic Presentation (State), at IITF 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Director of Information & Publicity, Shri Deepak Bandekar along with Shri Kedar Dhume, Founder & CEO of the Event Management Agency, M/s Advertising Associates handed over the certificate and trophy to the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant at Mantralaya on Wednesday. The Goa Pavilion highlighted the Swayampurna Programme 2.0 to match the theme of the trade fair ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ The display of the pavilion entrance had a message from Prime Minister Narendra…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Government has notified to permit the use of loudspeakers or public address system during night hours, between 10.00 p.m. to 12.00 midnight during the year 2024, on Cultural/ Religious Festival occasion i.e. Carnival (Last day of carnival) on February 13, 2024, Easter Eve on March 30, 2024, Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day of idol immersion) on September 8, 2024, Ganesh Chaturthi (5th day of idol immersion) on September 11, 2024, Navaratri (Second last day of Navaratri) on October 10, 2024, Navaratri (last day of Navaratri) on October 11, 2024, Diwali Eve on October 31, 2024 and Christmas…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: District Level National Voters’ Day, 2024 was observed with great enthusiasm at S. Z. Qasim Auditorium, National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Dona Paula today. Dr. Sneha S. Gitte, IAS, Collector & District Election Officer, North Goa, addressing emphasized the significance of exercising the right to vote. She reminded attendees that voting is not merely a privilege but a fundamental right, urging citizens to recognize the power of their individual votes in shaping the course of the nation. Dr. Gitte applauded the invaluable contribution of Booth Level Officers in bringing democracy to the doorstep of every citizen. Under…