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Goemkapronn desk Panaji: BJP workers and leaders organised a morcha in Panaji on Tuesday in protest against “anti-Hindu” remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha. “Rahul Gandhi has been insulting Hindus frequently. We will not tolerate his behaviour. He is behaving childishly in Parliament, violating all rules,” alleged BJP leader Sankalp Amonkar. Later, BJP workers burnt the effigy of Rahul Gandhi in front of the state Congress office. Another BJP leader accused Rahul Gandhi of inciting the people on religious lines after taking charge as the Leader of the Opposition. In his maiden speech as the Leader…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government is collaborating with the National Institute of Oceanography to conduct a survey on the coastal belt’s carrying capacity. This initiative aims to assess the impact of tourism on the environment in the state. Aleixo Sequeira, the state’s environment minister, revealed this information during an event organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The minister addressed concerns expressed by former union minister Suresh Prabhu, who emphasized the need to preserve the unique biodiversity of the Western Ghats in Goa. Prabhu also stressed the importance of understanding Goa’s carrying capacity to manage development sustainably. Sequeira…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar announced that the film city project, as well as other pending issues, will now be revisited following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections. Tawadkar confirmed that discussions on the film city project and other matters will resume now that the elections are over. The proposal for the film city project is currently with the government, and further deliberations on its implementation are scheduled to take place. The controversial film city project has faced opposition from Loliem villagers, despite the approval granted by Loliem Comunidade to allocate 250 acres of land…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa State Consumer Commission will conduct hybrid mode hearings (physical/ video conferencing) from the premises of Goa State Consumer Commission, Junta House, Panaji-Goa w.e.f. July 08, 2024. Ld. Counsel representing the case and parties in person may join the VC/hybrid hearing by seeing the component cause list i.e. www.confonet.nic.in. As per directions from the Secretary, Government of India, Department of Consumer Affairs, New Delhi to prioritize the hearing through video conferencing mode as the default option for all the hearings ensuring maximum accessibility and convenience for consumers. The Ld. Counsel representing the case and parties appearing in person…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Empty counters at village panchayats with staff playing truant could soon be a thing of the past with the Directorate of Panchayats set to instil a degree of punctuality and discipline by introducing biometrics to track attendance of employees in all the 191 village bodies across Goa. Some of these village panchayats have already installed the gadgets of their own volition but there was no centralised monitoring of the attendance, which the department now hopes to put in place with this decision which involves linking the system to a central server. The proposal was discussed and finalised…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Residents of Vasco are sounding the alarm about the escalating coal pollution in their city. They are deeply critical of the Mormugao Municipal Council and MLA Sankalp Amonkar for their failure to address the issue effectively. According to the residents, the local leaders are neglecting their responsibilities and seemingly prioritizing personal interests over the well-being of the public. Nazir Khan, a longstanding resident of Vasco, expressed his frustration at the situation. “A few months ago, there was a dispute between the Councillors and Amonkar. Both separately met with the Chairman of the Mormugao Port Trust to discuss…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI; The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the State government to adhere strictly to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) issued by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) and the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) in the transportation of the ‘e-auction ore’. The Court emphasized that the recommendations of the GSPCB and DMG must be respected and given due weight, with the project proponent and transport operators strictly observing mitigating measures during transportation. The Court also highlighted the importance of considering the suggestions made by the petitioners and urged the DMG and GSPCB to…