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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa government will once again press the departing Chairman P M Scot to call a meeting and carry out an inspection of the Mhadei river basin, even though the Central government has not yet reconstituted the Mhadei Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony (PRAWAH). Minister of Water Resources Subhash Shirodkar that the Chairman will receive a reminder letter this week. “There used to be a code of conduct. Now that it has been lifted, we will remind the PRAWAH Chairman to call the meeting this week,” he stated. The Goa Government requested that the Jal…

Goemkarponn Desk RUMDAMOL: With the exception of a few minor incidents on the occasion of Bakri Eid, the day went off without incident in the delicate Rumdamol Housing Board. However, the Goa Police remained vigilant in order to maintain law and order. A group of angry Muslims complained in the morning to the police stations at Margao, Fatorda, and Maina-Curtorim about what they claimed was a disparaging post made by a store owner that offended their religious feelings. A brief altercation involving the shop owner’s brother occurred following the arrival of approximately twenty to thirty young people from the minority…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A group of irate artists have banded together to demand a white paper and the resignation of Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude if the iconic structure is not restored within 15 days, given the ongoing state of Kala Academy. During their Monday discussion in Panaji, the artists stated, “The government should submit a white paper giving details of the repairs conducted at the Kala Academy till date, along with all updates.” In addition, they asked Gaude to resign from the Academy if it wasn’t restored in the allotted time. The artists also decided to bring their…

Goemkarponn desk Fatorda: The Goa Table Tennis season for 2024 has officially commenced with the highly anticipated Ulhas Jewellers – BPS Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2024, marking the first Major ranking tournament of the calendar season. This premier event is hosted by BPS Sports Club, one of the oldest and most dedicated members of the Goa Table Tennis Association, renowned for their commitment to promoting table tennis along with a variety of other sports. President of the Goa Table Tennis Association, Sudin Vernenkar, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “BPS Sports Club is one of our oldest affiliated members who are…

Kolkata: Eight people, including three Railway employees, have died and about 50 others injured after an express train collided with a goods train in Darjeeling district of West Bengal this morning. Kanchanjunga Express was travelling from Silchar in Assam to Sealdah in Kolkata when a goods train hit it from behind near Rangapani station, close to New Jalpaiguri. Three coaches of Kanchanjunga Express were derailed in the crash. One factor which limited casualties in the accident is the fact that the rear part of Kanchanjunga Express comprised of the cargo van and the guard’s coach and the passenger compartments were further…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: The Goa state government plans to introduce a new tourism bill during the monsoon session of the state legislative assembly next month. The proposed law, titled “The Goa Tourism Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill, 2024,” aims to update and consolidate existing tourism laws to better protect and promote Goa’s natural and cultural heritage. Tourism Safety Force: A dedicated safety force comprising police personnel and “tourist guards” will be established to ensure tourist safety. This force will have the authority to arrest for non-bailable and cognizable offences, conduct searches, seize items, gather evidence, and impose fines for nuisances…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: With reference to the recent discovery of an infant’s feet at Tari Vaddo-Mandur, Bailancho Ekvott has said that the investigators must acknowledge that the disposal of body parts warrants respect for both the born and unborn. “This incident cannot be dismissed as unimportant. Time and again, we have alerted the Goa Government to the alarming trend of infants being abandoned and dumped by the roadside—a matter of grave concern. Such lapses in investigation can lead to more heinous crimes, such as murder. “A stitch in time saves nine,” as the saying goes,” said Auda Viegas in a…