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Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: The water supplied by PWD (Water-Supply) to the people of Agonda is highly contaminated and unfit for potable use. According to reliable sources, a report on analysis of water samples collected from Agonda (supplied to the people) is received by Community Health Centre (CHC) Canacona that the water contains high material and substances unfit for human consumption. CHC reportedly submitted the report to Canacona police on the matter. It may be recalled that blaming PWD (Water-Supply) for playing with the life’s of Agonda people, Congress leader Janardan Bhandari submitted a written complaint at the Canacona Police Station…

Goemkarponn Desk MANDUR: PWD inspected the Mandur residence to determine the estimated damages resulting from the collapsed partition wall. During the inspection, the Mandur talathi remained present in addition to the PWD officials. According to sources, the PWD will calculate the amount that needs to be given to the family. As claimed by Viresh Borkar, the MLA for St. Andre, there isn’t a plan to rebuild the house, according to the sources. “A proposal to rebuild the house does not exist. The sole purpose of the inspection, according to the sources, was to calculate the approximate damages caused by the…

After 17 years of tumultuous existence, the Sunburn festival promoters declared the closure of its chapter in Goa last year, a decision that brought mixed feelings among the locals. Harinder Singh’s emotional farewell message stirred a sense of relief among the Goans who hoped to preserve their beloved state’s identity and steer clear of the notorious reputation associated with large festivals like Sunburn. The news, however, took a surprising turn when the organizers announced their return to South Goa, marking a perplexing U-turn from their previous stance. The lure of substantial profits from the three-day event appears to have overshadowed…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: As the government prepares to introduce the new Goa Tourist Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill 2024 in the next Assembly session, the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has voiced concerns about a number of its provisions. The TTAG asserted in a media release that the proposed bill offers an ad hoc framework that will hurt rather than help Goa’s tourism industry. “The Act does not provide any framework for ‘Promotion, Management and Regulation’ of tourism,” it said, instead focusing more on fines, penalties, penalties, and fees that drive up industry costs and government controls over…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Complainant Trajano D’Mello claimed that his perseverance and conviction led to a successful resolution in the Serula land grab case. He said that although it took eight long years, justice had been served when the court ordered the filing of a formal complaint against the former minister of tourism and others. D’Mello insisted on a police probe and a judicial investigation into the Serula land grab case as a whole. “Police file a case against regular men right away. But they are reluctant to file complaints against politicians and other influential people. Thanks to my perseverance, we…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho reminded RTO officials of their responsibility to restore respect for themselves and their department, and he appeared visibly displeased with them for not enforcing the Motor Vehicle regulations on the roads. Godinho questioned the lack of RTO officers on the roads to enforce road discipline and stop traffic infractions while speaking at the introduction of eight enforcement vehicles to RTOs. While our officials are nowhere to be seen, it appears that the police department has assumed control of the enforcement campaign. We must work hard and diligently at our jobs,” he remarked. Godinho…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Since the Karnataka Congress government is attempting to divert the Mhadei water at Kankumbi, South Goa MP Capt. Viriato Fernandes has clarified the situation regarding Mhadei. Fernandes declared that since Mhadei is for present as well as future generations, there will be no compromise. “If there is a Congress government in Karnataka, it makes no difference. The leadership of the Congress instructed us to defend our four rights. He went on, “The CM shouldn’t be put under duress regarding Mhadei. “We have a very clear position. In my voice is a Goenkar. On Mhadei, we must not…