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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa today has adjourned the hearing on bail plea of accused Paresh Sawardekar in the Banastari Fatal accident case. Paresh is currently in judicial custody and is lodged in the Colvale jail. The court of the judicial magistrate first class, Ponda had remanded him first to two days and then to five days police custody, which was extended by a day. He has been accused of driving the car in a rash and negligent manner while under the influence of alcohol. Paresh has already approached the High Court for bail. Three…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that many people lose their eyesight due to diabetic retinopathy and therefore, they need to take care of their health. Sawant said this while speaking during the inauguration of ‘Opthalmic Operation Theater’ of Health Centre at Sanquelim in North Goa. “There are cases where vision is lost at a younger age and lakhs of people from our country lose their eyesight due to Diabetic retinopathy. Hence, we need to control diabetes and test our eyes regularly. Such cases are increasing,” he said. Sawant said that the government is committed…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has placed IPS officer A. Koan under suspension for allegedly misbehaving with a woman partygoer in Goa. “Department proceedings against A. Koan, IPS (AGMUT 2009), are contemplate. The President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 3 of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, hereby places A. Koan under suspension with immediate effect,” the MHA order said. “It is further ordered that during the period for which this order shall remain in force, the headquarters of A. Koan shall be Goa and the said person shall not…

Goemkarponn desk BENAULIM: Three persons were operated for cataract free of cost under the AAP Benaulim constituency free cataract operation scheme on the occasion of the birthday of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is the mentor of AAP Benaulim MLA Capt. Venzy Viegas. AAP Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas had launched a unique scheme for free cataract operations for the people of Benaulim constituency on the 9th of August revealing that a few operations will be done on August 16. Capt Venzy who considers Arvind Kejriwal as his political mentor and follows his leadership right from the time of IAC…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The long Independence Day weekend, which saw droves of tourists visiting Goa, witnessed seven rescues along the state’s beaches, where swimming incidentally has been banned on account of rough sea conditions due to the ongoing monsoons. Calangute beach reported the most rescues with four domestic tourists rescued by Drishti Marine’s lifesavers over the extended weekend. The rescued persons include a 40-year-old man from Powai in Mumbai, who ventured into the sea on Monday under the influence of alcohol and was caught in a rip current. He was pulled out of the water by lifesavers, who conducted a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant released Mayem Biodiversity Atlas – India’s First Village Atlas at Mahamaya Devalaya Mandap Mayem, Bicholim today. The function was jointly organised by Mayem Vaiguinim Grampanchayat, Biodiversity Management Committee, Mayem Vaiguinim and Mayem Panlot Sangh. Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant informed that the Government will come up with a biodiversity atlas of all 191 panchayats in the State assured to provide required help to preserve and maintain biodiversity. Chief Minister further said, it is our duty to preserve our biodiversity and maintain it for future generations. He said to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Photo Journalists Association Goa (PJAG) is proud to announce a special felicitation ceremony on the occasion of World Photography Day, August 19th, 2023, at the PJAG Gallery, located Near Government Garage, Opposite Don Bosco School in Panaji. This event is being organized in collaboration with the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The distinguished event will recognize the exceptional contributions of two remarkable individuals in the field of photography: 1. Barnabe Dias Sapeco is Hailing from Panaji. He is a veteran photojournalist with an illustrious career spanning over two decades. He has been associated…