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NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly rejected a media report that it had sent a “secret memo” to missions in North America in April, seeking “concrete measures” against Sikh separatists, including Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead in June. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated that the report is part of a “sustained disinformation campaign” against India, pointing out that the outlet (The Intercept) responsible for the report is known for disseminating “fake narratives” promoted by Pakistani intelligence. “We strongly assert that such reports are fake and completely fabricated. There is no such memo,”…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Today marks a historic achievement for the state of Goa as Guruprasad Pawaskar, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Govt of Goa and Shri. Taha Haaziq, Secretary for the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, were honoured with the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2023. Pawaskar is recognised as the ‘Best State Commissioner,’ under the ‘Divyangjano Ke Adhikar Adhiniyam 2016, Ke Apne Rajya Mein Karyanvayan Mein Sarvashreshtha Rajya Aayukta Divyangjan category,’ while Haaziq received the National Award under the ‘Sarvashreshtha Divyangjan’ category. The esteemed National Award was…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: In a remarkable initiative, over 100 self-help groups from Fatorda, under the guidance of Smt. Usha Sardesai, have collaboratively launched a new range of authentic Goan masalas, This endeavor is branded “Home Work”, symbolizing the essence of home-cooked flavors and the hard work of these dedicated homemakers. The launch event was graced by the presence of esteemed guests. The Chief Guest, acclaimed Bollywood actor and daughter of Goa Ms. Waluscha De Souza, and the Guest of Honor, renowned Chef Ranjeet Pandey, were joined by prominent figures such as GFP President Vijai Sardesai and Chef Balaji Srinivasan. Special…

Goemkarponn Desk ASSAGAO: Two foreign nationals were hurt in a car accident that happened recently in Assagao, close to Purple Valley. The accident involved hitting a house wall. Because of the accident, which happened close to Purple Valley, there is a greater need for driver awareness and road safety precautions. According to the incident’s details, a car in the Assagao area collided with a house’s wall for unknown reasons. Two foreign nationals who were reportedly in or near the vicinity of the accident site were injured by the impact of the collision. Emergency services and local authorities were quickly alerted…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In opposition to a mamlatdar’s order to recover Rs 13.86 crore in accordance with the order dated September 3, 2018, made by the Director of Mines and Geology regarding unpaid royalties for ore extracted and appropriated by the petitioners, Sesa Resources Ltd. filed a plea, which the Bombay High Court in Goa dismissed. The company contended that the director of mines ought to take into account their appeals dated September 17, 2018 and September 11, 2023, in order to offset the excess royalty that the Sesa is purportedly required to have paid to the state for the…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: There will be no power supply on Sunday, Dec 17 from 7 am to 3 pm in entire South-Goa, except major part of Ponda Taluka and areas of Raia, Curtorim, Loutolim and Macazana, stated a public notice issued by the Electricity Dept. The shutdown is scheduled for maintenance of 220KV and 110 KV EHV (Extra High Voltage) interstate and intrastate lines and EHV substation at Xeldem, Cuncolim and Verna. Areas affected will be entire talukas of Canacona, Salcete (except Raia, Curtorim, Loutolim and Macazana), Sanguem, Quepem, Mormugao and part of Dharbandora taluka i.e. V.P. Kirlapal-Dabal, Shigao-Collem, Mollem…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The state of affairs persisted in 2021, with Goa and the Union Territories of Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry being the only States without a single conviction. The situation was repeated in the most recent calendar year, 2022, with Goa and Arunachal Pradesh failing to secure any convictions. During these three years, the Goa Police registered only 11 cases of sexual offenses; however, approximately 10 cases remained pending trial until the end of 2020. As of March 2023, Goa’s cumulative backlog of cases pertaining to the prevention of children from sexual offenses stood at 43, exceeding the number…