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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Poriem MLA DR Deviya Rane today said that being residents of Sattari, they have not seen a single Tiger. “We being residents of Sattari have not seen a single Tiger. The Tiger Census report which claims presence of 5 tigers is not accurate,” she said. She further said that thousands of people will be affected if the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is notified as a Tiger reserve. “We have to save Tiger and Mhadei, but who will save thousands of people, the notification of Tiger Reserve will affect thousands of people living in this sanctuary,” said Dr Deviya.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Football Development Corporation has issued a clarification regarding pending salary of coach Sebastiao Roberto Fernandes, who was with GFDC Coach from 2015 to 2017. The GFDC said that on 18th February 2020 Sebastiao Roberto Fernandes was re-appointed as coach of GFDC in the Residential Academy. “In March 2020 Covid-19 took place wherein all GFDC Centres were closed w.e.f from 16 March 2020. However, all the coaches including Robert were paid their salaries for March & April 2020,” the GFDC says. Further, it said, since the pandemic was still prevailing all centres were closed and a…

To conduct survey now, implement from next financial year Agrees to levy a Garbage collection tax on each household and trade permits Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: After a heated and prolonged discussion Agonda villagers discarding the government-proposed tax slabs, finally agreed to revise House-Tax as per their conditions while first time introducing the levy of Garbage collection taxes at the Gramsabha held on Sunday. Heated and prolonged discussion and arguments followed after Agonda Panchayat Secretary Amol Naikgaunkar citing court directives and stating there were no house-tax revisions for the last two decades, put forth the proposal for revision of house taxes…

Locals want politicians should stay away from Bhagwati plateau Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Preservation of Biodiversity and complete stoppage of Hill-Cutting marred the Gramsabha of Loliem-Polem on Sunday. Indirectly pre-warning politicians against bringing back the ghost of IIT or for that matter attempts to misuse the biodiversity-rich Bhagwati Plateau on the pretext of bringing developmental projects in the village, members deliberated the issue and reiterated the Resolution passed in the Special Gramsabha of 2016 that no developments of whatsoever nature will be permitted at the Biodiversity rich Bhagwati Plateau. After discussing the attempts and reported statement and visit by Social Welfare…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Siya Sarode’s journey from being an orphan to a para-athlete is nothing short of remarkable. Despite facing adversity and growing up without a family, Siya refused to let her circumstances define her future. She found solace in her dreams and pursued her passion for athletics with determination. Despite limited resources, Siya practised and excelled both in sports and academics. Her talent and hard work caught the attention of the National para-athletics association, leading her to participate in the Berlin Summer Special Olympics held recently. “Siya has overcome all odds and challenges to achieve her dreams of becoming…

  The BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Goa unopposed, creating a history of sorts in Goan politics. Goemkarponn Editor Suraj Nandrekar speaks to the newly elected MP about his priorities, party politics, opposition charges and the defection of Congress MLAs. Excerpts….  Suraj Nandrekar (SN): Congratulations Sadanandbab, you have created history in Goan politics by becoming the first candidate to win Rajya Sabha elections unopposed. How is the feeling? Sadanand Shet Tanavade (SST): First thing there is a kind of satisfaction. Reaching position of Rajya Sabha member from being a simple BJP…

*SP North Nidhin Valsan says police have managed to prevent 10-12 burglaries across Goa Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: North Goa SP Nindhin Valsan today said that North Goa Police has arrested an interstate criminal who was specialized in burglaries. Addressing the media, SP North said that the North Goa Police has done a good job by arresting an interstate criminal Satpal Sharma a native of Punjab. “He is from Punjab but resides in Bangalore. It has been found that he travels to different states for house thefts. He is specialized is house breaking and stealing items from house,” said Valsan The…