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Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Five Pillar Church Pastor Mr. Domnic D Souza was arrested by Mapusa Police for being involved in conversion and black magic, early morning today. According to Mapusa police offence has been registered u/s 153-A, 295-A , 506 (ii) R/w 34 IPC , Sec 3,4,7 of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954 against Pastor Domnic D Souza, his wife Mrs. Joan Mascarenhas and unknown members all attached to Five Pillar Church, Sodiem, Siolim. This is third offence registered against him on similar sections and five more offences in different section are already registered. In total…

Goemkarponn desk VIRNODA: In a heartwarming display of community and joy, the Kathkari Tribal Children and their families at Virnoda experienced a day filled with sports, fun, and cultural activities. The event, organized by the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Chotanagpur Youth Group, and Human Touch Foundation, took place on 30th December 2023. The Sports and Fun Day was a resounding success, drawing in a large number of children and their families. The event kicked off with an inaugural speech by Peter F. Borges, Chairperson, Goa SCPCR. He emphasized the importance of such initiatives for the holistic…

Goemkarponn desk SANQUELIM: In a significant event marking a new chapter in Goa’s cultural landscape, the state’s Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, set the first stone for the construction of the Sree Nagnath Temple in Sanquelim. This official ceremony signifies the commencement of works on a structure poised to become both a place of worship and a beacon of cultural significance for the local community. A New Religious Landmark The laying of the foundation stone is a traditional event that marks the beginning of construction on significant edifices, especially those of religious importance. In this context, the Sree Nagnath Temple…

Goemkarponn Desk ANJUNA: In shocking incident, a group of villagers from Anjuna, who had gone to complaint against the pubs playing loud music till morning hours, were allegedly attacked by the goons hired by those clubs. The incident occurred last night, when the villagers approached Anjuna police station to file complaint against violation of noise pollution and authorities failure to act. The villagers, disappointed with police inaction, were left shocked on their return home to see the club goons, who later attacked them. Vagator local lad Ashley Fernandes, part of a group that went to Anjuna police station to protest…

PANAJI: Locals of Anjuna who went to Police Station to Complain against Loud Music being played are attacked by Club Operators. I strongly condemn this high-handedness. It appears that Police Force in Goa is Hypothicated to Night Clubs by BJP Government. Will Director General of Police take Note & Act? questioned Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the attack on Local Residents of Anjuna by Club Operators for lodging Complaint against the Club for playing Loud Music beyond Permitted Time, Leader of Opposition slammed BJP Government for patronising Illegal Activities in the State. This incident has once again brought…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister CM Pramod Sawant today warned its party men against “Urban Naxals who have taken up the task of destroying the State”. Sawant was speaking on the sidelines of a BJP function in Panaji. He said that Urban Naxalism exists in Goa who are trying to divide the people in name of religion and caste. He appealed his party workers to develop a connect with ST and SC people and make sure they don’t feel outside society

AERIAL VIEW While the State successfully hosted events, the government failed to create jobs for youth. The Dr Pramod Sawant government did make an effort by introducing Apprenticeship proggramme where thousands of youth were given appointment letters – but sadly it has failed to impress anyone. A good news at the fag end of the year has been that the Staff Selection Commission has given its first notification for recruitment in various department. Hopefully, from now on the recruitment would be on basis of capabilities. While Government job is one issue, what is hurting the Goan youth is that there…