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Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: Sara Shamba Naik Gessai, submitted her nomination papers for the post of Canacona Municipal Council Chairperson on Monday. The nominations for the post of CMC Chairperson which has been vacant after the incumbent Ramakant Naik Gaonkar resigned a week ago, will be open till noon of Wednesday (29th May) and the vacant post of CMC Chairperson will be filled through an election that will be held on 30th May. Sara Shamba Naik Desai submitted the nomination form to Chief Officer Mangaldas Gaonkar in the presence of the 7 ruling group councillors of the 12 CMC councillors which…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: A 29-year-old boy Aryan Salgaonkar was taken into custody by the Mapusa police for allegedly making disparaging remarks about Devi Lairai on social media. Amit Anant Gaonkar, of Manswado, Shirgao, Bicholim, filed a complaint at the Mapusa Police Station, and a case was filed there under the IPC’s sections 153, 153-A, 295-A, 208, 500, and 34. In accordance with IPC Sections 153, 153(a), 295(a), 298, 500, and 34, the police filed a case. In addition to seizing his cell phone, the accused Aryan Salgaonkar was arrested by the police. Devi Lairai’s followers marched to the Bicholim police…

Goemkarponn desk MARDOL: Shashikant Mahadev Gawde, 22, of Phanaswadi-Naveli, was taken into custody by Mardol police about the theft of 411 centring sheet plates that were being used for construction in Kundaim. In addition to seizing the car used to steal the license plates, police also received a complaint from contractor Sevinder Kohli on Sunday night at the police station. The centring plates were rented by the contractor that completed the construction at Kundaim. The accused had been observed by the contractor on May 5th, keeping the plates in a car, but the driver had left the scene. The contractor…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Director General of Police (DGP) Goa Jaspal Singh IPS today appealed to citizens not to make social media platforms ‘unsocial’ by posting derogatory posts about individuals, groups, sects, creeds, and religions. “Please don’t make it ‘unsocial’ by posting derogatory posts about individuals, groups, sects, creeds, and religions. Learn to respect each other. No disharmony, please,” said Singh. He further said that social media is a digital invention of the civilized world to spread information, knowledge, and interactions. A 29-year-old boy was taken into custody by the Mapusa police for allegedly making disparaging remarks about Devi Lairai on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar said that the State’s dams have enough water storage capacity to meet the demand for drinking water. “The recent summer showers have been helpful. He pointed out that all other dams aside from the Panchawadi dam have enough water in them to last until mid-June. Unlike other dams, the Panchawadi dam does not have permanent storage capacity,” said Shirodkar. He further said that since the dam depends only on rainfall, the department was augmenting its supply with an extra 30 to 40 million litres per day from Sanguem. In response to a recent…

Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) today announced the successful drawing of a 700 mm diameter HDPE pipe using the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) method, spanning from the Fire Department ground at St. Inez to the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Tonca. The HDD method involves drilling a precise underground path from one point to another, allowing the pipe to be drawn without the need for extensive on-ground excavation. This innovative technique minimizes surface disruption and is ideal for navigating obstacles like roads, waterways, and existing utility lines. The final stretch covered a length of 180…

Goemakpronn desk Saligao: The Goa Heritage Festival 2024, organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, successfully took place from May 24th to May 26th, 2024. Held at the Saligao Football Ground, the three-day event drew large crowds of locals and tourists eager to partake in the festivities. The festival aimed to celebrate and showcase Goa’s diverse cultural heritage, providing a rich experience that immersed attendees in the state’s traditions through various artistic expressions. Visitors had the opportunity to explore an array of stalls that highlighted Goan craftsmanship, featuring intricate handmade items and traditional art forms. The Goa Heritage…