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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Navratri is a festival dedicated to the worship, auspiciousness, and sanctity of Shri Adishakti. However, in recent times, there have been growing concerns about various forms of violence against women, the disappearance of many women, and the targeting of Hindu girls through ‘Love Jihad.’ Therefore, it is essential to ensure the safety of women and preserve the sanctity of the festival during Navratri. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has called upon Garba organizers to take preventive measures against ‘Love Jihad’ and maintain the festival’s sacredness. They assert that individuals who do not believe in idol worship should not…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that fishermen from other States found fishing in the territorial waters off Goa will be arrested and slapped with hefty fines. Sawant said he has issued directions to law enforcement authorities to arrest these fishermen, impose fines up to Rs 10 lakh and seize their boats. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant chaired a review meeting at the Mantralaya, attended by the Minister for Fisheries, the Director of Fisheries, and other departmental officials. He said that Illegal fishing activities by non-Goan fishermen have become a growing menace. This government will not allow them…

Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: In an early morning operation, the Anti-Narcotic Cell of Goa Police conducted a narcotic raid at Siolim and arrested a Nigerian National for being in possession of narcotics i.e. cocaine and Ecstacy powder W/Rs.4.6 lakhs. The Nigerian identified as Innocent Nzedigwe, 23 yrs, was under the radar of the ANC sleuths from the past days. The ANC received a tip off that a Nigerian was going to come near Siolim bridge to deliver the contraband. The ANC officials further laid a trap and with human intelligence and technical surveillance, arrested the accused. The Narcotic sleuths seized 40…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged people not to bring unnecessary religious issues to police stations that could incite communal violence, given the growing animosity between two religious groups over the Julus controversy in Canacona. The CM emphasized the value of maintaining self control and advised people of all faiths to refrain from needless trips to police stations for unimportant issues. “I have been saying that religion shouldn’t be taken to the police station unnecessarily because that can cause communal tension.” Reacting to Canacona Julus controversy, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa police will take decision…

As we approach the 10-year mark since the launch of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, it’s imperative to evaluate the success and impact of this nationwide cleanliness campaign. Launched on October 2, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan aimed to make India cleaner and more sanitary through various initiatives such as building household and community toilets, solid waste management, and promoting cleanliness and hygiene. In the editorial context, it’s essential to critically analyze the effectiveness of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. While the initiative has made significant progress in improving cleanliness and sanitation across various parts of the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Minister for Urban Development, Vishwajit Rane said tthat he plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming assembly session to grant more power to CCP and  municipalities enabling them to function independently. “I have plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming assembly session to grant more power to CCP and  municipalities enabling them to function independently,” said Rane Emphasizing the need for a shift in mindset, Rane noted that while people want their homes to be clean, they often disregard cleanliness in public spaces, carelessly throwing newspapers and litter. He stressed that the same level of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that hisState Government through Swayampurna Goa mission, is making all efforts to make each and every Goan village and city self reliant The State Government through Swayampurna Goa mission, is making all efforts to make each and every Goan village and city self reliant. Due importance is provided on skilled education through Skilling, reskilling and Upskilling to make our youth skilled. Speaking further, the Chief Minister said to build a better Nation, Mahatma Gandhi embraced the philosophy of “Antodaya Tatva” which sought to reach out to the last person of the society and ensure that no one…