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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that there is no reason for members of the Christian community in Goa to migrate because they are already there. He noted that some people are moving to nations in Europe and other continents in search of employment. In response to a question, Sawant stated that he was pleased that since the state’s liberation from the Portuguese in 1961, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) had been upheld in the coastal region. “In terms of UCC, Goa is unquestionably an example for other states to follow. He continued by saying that other states…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has attacked leaders of the opposition I.N.D.I.A coalition, alleging that they seek to eliminate the Sanatan faith, which has defied previous attempts to do so by Mughal emperors, the British, and the Portuguese. “Babar and other Mughal emperors, as well as the British and Portuguese, who arrived to Goa with the intention of forcing conversion, had unsuccessfully attempted to eradicate the Sanatan Hindu religion. The INDIA alliance’s partners are currently making the same effort,” said Sawant. Sawant’s comments came amid a political controversy after DMK lawmakers, including former Union minister A Raja…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sanjay school student who fell off the government building has succumbed to his injuries. As per information, the 42-year-old suffering from a spinal injury from the fall made him numb from the waist and he was on oxygen support at Goa Medical College (GMC). A 42-year-old student with disabilities from Aldona was grievously injured after he allegedly fell from the second floor of old Sanjay School building at Porvorim due to a damaged railing. Sydney was outside standing leaning on the railing when all of a sudden, it gave way resulting in Sydney falling off. He first…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that proportion of Goa’s population living below the poverty line has declined tremendously. “Goa’s contribution to India’s achievement of SDGs: 45,564 people have exited multidimensional poverty. Report on National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI),” said Sawant He further said that the MPI is based on the three pillars of health, education and standard of living. “But the work to reduce poverty, eradicate extreme poverty for all people by 2030, hasn’t stopped here,” he added As far as other states are concerned, Goa & Kerala had only less than 1% of the population…

Railway Police on noticing the commuters falling unconscious due to vomiting in the train brought them to the District Hospital for treatment after the train reached Belagavi. Goemkarponn desk BELAGAVI: About 8 commuters both male and female who suffered food poisoning like symptoms in Goa Express train on the way from Vasco-da- Gama in Goa to Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin were admitted in Belagavi District Hospital on Monday night. Railway Police on noticing the commuters falling unconscious due to vomiting in the train brought them to the District Hospital for treatment after the train reached Belagavi. The passengers have been identified…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Continuing their investigation against the international flesh trade racket, Anjuna Police have registered two more FIR’s in this connection. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi during the raids accused person Ms. Maria Dorcus, Kenyan National was found to be staying without valid passport and visa and hence another FIR under section 7(1), 7 (3)(iii) of Foreigners order 1948 and section 3 (2)(a) and 6 (a) of passport entry in to india rule 1950. And section 3 and 4 of passport entry of india Act 1920 .has been registered. Accused is presently in police custody. Also the accused…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a significant development, the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) convened a meeting today to nominate its representative for the upcoming Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election scheduled for September 25, 2023. In a unanimous decision, the GCA has chosen Mr. Rohan Gauns Dessai, the Secretary of GCA, as their nominee to represent Goa at the prestigious event. The decision was made during a meeting held at the GCA office, where members and officials gathered to discuss the crucial matter of nominating a representative for the upcoming BCCI AGM and…