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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Paresh Sinai Sawardekar, accused driver in the horrific Mercedes Benz accident case at Banastari has been granted 14 days judicial custody and shifted to Colvale State Central 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. His bail plea will be heard on Aug 17. Anticipatory bail…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA:Tourism MinisterRohan Khaunte reiterating Government’s commitment to nurture and promote state unique identity Beaches, heritage sites, and cultural diversity to attract all visitors emphasized that the Government has taken initiatives  to promote Goa beyond beaches – spiritual tourism, eco, hinterland, adventure, yoga, wellness and Agro tourism to attract quantity and quality tourists in the state. Tourism is not an industry for us, it’s a way of our life Generating 35% of employment contributing 17% in state GDP, he said. The Tourism Minister stressing on the importance of tourism appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony in the State. He said Goa is a place of unity in diversity which is important for tourism. Government is promoting spiritual, traditional, cultural tourism and festivals in Goa to attract tourists.  Government celebrated Carnival, Shigmotsav and recently celebrated Chikhal Kalo and San Joao through the Tourism Department. This will help our youth and new generation to know our culture, tradition and festivals of Goa.  Tourists work out their schedules to enjoy various diversities   in Goa throughout the year. Tourists will prefer Goa as a Tourist destination in many ways more than beaches, he informed. Highlighting the sacrifice made by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj towards preserving Temples in Goa during Portuguese regime he said that the Tourism Department will support to celebrate Shivjayanti in five major Cities in Goa  i.e. Panaji, Mapusa, Margao, Vasco and Ponda. Highlighting the various initiatives launched by double engine Sarkar, the Minister maintained that people will benefit largely with the launching of Gramin Mitra and upcoming Unity Mall in the State to support local artisans and their traditional art. Government has started 179 online services through the online portal to facilitate online services for the people. Government is also starting a citizen service centre for those people who are not getting online services. He emphasized that the Government has launched Gramin Mitra through which services will be made available at the doorsteps of the people. Gramin Mitra will provide all those available services on the online portal at the doorstep of the people, he added.

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI:Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant underscored the need for Goa to become self reliant and set an example for other States to emulate and added that our Government has implemented Swayampurna Goa programme, working on the “Antyodaya Tatva” i.e welfare schemes should reach to the last person of the society. Sawant said that the Government is focusing on providing minimum Government and maximum Governance to the people through the administration system. Chief Minister extended his greetings to the people of Goa and remembering the sacrifices of the freedom fighters said measures are being devised to achieve the goal…

*Sheet Fencing works had been undertaken by Govt Primary to block children from directly viewing the drinkers from School premises Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: In a trivial of injustice to the deserving, Bar owners at Chaudi(Canacona) took objection to the Sarva-Shiksha Abhiyan’s Sheet-Fencing between a Primary School and Bars/establishments at the commercial hub of Chaudi. Interestingly, on Tuesday (Independence Day) some of the Bars and establishment owners stopped the workmen from completing sheet-fencing works being carried out between the Government Primary School, Chaudi, located since Portuguese –era just behind the recently renovated ADEI Office. Incidentally, in an adjacent building, some two…

 Goemkarponn desk Panaji: To mark the 77th Independence Day, the Goa SCPCR took the opportunity to celebrate the true spirit of the occasion by organizing a fun day for Kathkari tribal children in collaboration with the Human Touch Foundation and Sanvedan Kendra. 65 children from Virnoda & Porascadem in Pernem and Nirankhal in Ponda participated in the event The children initially enjoyed two hours long gaming experience, sponsored by Gaming Station at Umiya Mercado Mall. It was no less than a dream for these tribal children, who, dressed in colourful and neat attire, reached a five-star resort, where Planet Hollywood…

* Shiv premis install new statue; serve ultimatum to police to complete the investigation within 7 days * Min Phaldesai, MLAs Carlos Ferreira & Premendra Shet perform abhishek pooja of statue Goemkarponn desk KARASWADA: Goa Police has registered an FIR against unknown persons for vandalising the Shivaji Maharaj Statue which was installed under a tree near the tank at Karaswada, Acoi. Several people assembled at the site in protest of the incident. Police said that FIR has been registered in the matter. SP North Nidhin Valsan said an FIR has been registered against unknown persons under IPC Sections 153 A…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the salary scale for nurses pursuing Post graduation and working in Goa Medical College (GMC) will be revised. CM Sawant was speaking after inaugurating the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) / IVF Centre at Goa Medical College. “Salary scale for nurses pursuing Post graduation and working in Goa Medical College (GMC) will be revised,’ said Sawant. He further said that it is a significant day in the journey of providing comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Goa. “The advanced facility shall provide hope and solutions to those who have faced challenges…