The “CONSTITUTION IMPOSED ON OUR HEADS” controversy does not seem to die down as now it has reached the pinnacle of democracy – The Indian Constitution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has targeted the Congress with “Trying to break Nation” comments. Well, we have nothing to do with the political mudslinging between the Congress and the BJP, but what is surprising is ever since my editorial and the front page news on Capt Viriato’s comments, I have been facing a backlash on social media (even from some journalist colleagues – who just stopped short of calling me Godi Media). Well, I…
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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In the wake of the collapse of a recently built false ceiling and leaks in Kala Academy’s (KA) auditorium, concerns have been raised about the calibre of repairs carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD). A senior PWD official said that the abrupt thunderstorm flooded the Academy’s grounds, and he ascribed Monday’s disaster to unanticipated, unseasonal rain. Furthermore, the representative said that the PWD has corresponded with the Art and Culture Division, imploring them to take ownership of the Kala Academy structure. Speaking under anonymity, the official said that the water buildup on the terrace was…
NEW DELHI: IJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the performance of his government, saying he is doing an “unbelievable job” that has given India an “unbelievable education system and infrastructure”. He also said a “little of that” is needed in the US. While speaking at an event by the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, Jamie Dimon said, “Modi has done an unbelievable job in India… He has taken 400 million people out of poverty. We go lecture Modi about… he has 400 million people without toilets. We are lecturing them how to…
by SHANTHA VENUGOPAL At 7 am, it is already very hot. Mahesh has just brought the boat far up the beach, away from the waves. Under a bright-green tarp held up by four long wooden posts driven deep into the sand, he carefully unwinds a fishing net to pick out the day’s catch. Mahesh is a migrant worker from Odisha and only began working in the fishing villages around Panaji, Goa, a few years ago. A little ways from the sea, palm trees and vegetation—both natural and non-indigenous—grow on the coastal dunes. In the shade of the trees are armchairs…
Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Amidst rising scorching heat, the hot and humid temperature to reign supreme in Canacona’s two coastal villages of Agonda and Khola, and part of Devabhaga (in Canacona municipality) as the Electricity Department has arranged a full-day power shutdown is on 11 KV Agonda Feeder for urgent line maintenance works. Assistant Engineer (O&M), Elect. Dept. Canacona in a public notice has announced a Power Shutdown on 25.04.2024 (Thursday) of the 11 KV Agonda Feeder between 09.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs and hence there be no power supply in the areas of the entire Villages of Agonda and Khola,…
Goemkarponn desk GUIRIM: In a shocking incident this morning at Guirim, Mapusa, a garbage truck fell from the flyover bridge, killing a worker and injuring an 18-year-old. According to reports, the truck’s driver lost control of the vehicle, sprinted up against the barricade, and the car crashed onto the nearby road. Around five in the morning this morning, the accident happened. Mahesh Marande, 18, is receiving medical attention at the hospital after suffering injuries in the collision. More information is awaited.
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: BJP Goa State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade today has termed Congress South Goa Candidate Capt Viriato Fernandes as a person of double standards. Capt Viriato Fernandes sparked a controversy on Monday when he said the Constitution was forcefully imposed on Goans and demanded dual citizenship. “This is not the first time that Capt Viriato has spoken such things, earlier on August 15, he had refused to hoist Indian Flag at St Jacinto island. He even was trying to justify remarks made against Shivaji Maharaj by one father,” said Tanavade He further questioned whether it is not an…