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New Delhi: After India summoned an American diplomat over their remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case, the US reiterated on Wednesday its call for “fair, transparent, timely legal processes”. We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, said US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller while responding to questions on India summoning Gloria Berbena, the US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi. The meeting at the foreign ministry’s South Block office lasted nearly 40 minutes yesterday with India objecting strongly to the…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The Bombay High Court at Goa today made Calangute MLA Michael Lobo party to the Siolim-tree cutting matter after a video of the legislator stating that “Trees were cut on his instruction” was placed on record. Before adjourning the matter to April 2, Court came down heavily on the Forest department directing them to produce on record the investigation conducted by them in the tree felling matter During the hearing AG informed Court that none of the government agencies including PWD is involved in the tree cutting as there is no road widening project by PWD. In…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: In wake of the sacred observances of the Holy Week Triduum, the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa will be closed to tourists and visitors starting from Thursday morning until Sunday, announced Fr. Patricio Fernandes, SJ, Rector of the Basilica. The closure, which begins on March 28th and concludes at 11 am on March 31st, is to facilitate uninterrupted religious services during this significant period in the Catholic calendar. Fr. Fernandes emphasized that all liturgical services conducted during this time will be in English, catering to the Catholic community’s spiritual needs. The schedule includes solemn observances…

On Wednesday, Rohit Monserrate was re-elected as Mayor of Corporation of the City of Panaji for the 4th consecutive term while Sanjeev Naik was re-elected as Deputy Mayor for 3rd term. Both Monserrate and Naik were re-elected unopposed during the elections held today. While the news did not come as a surprise for the Panaji residents as with burite majority and his father being the MLA of Panaji and minister in the Dr Pramod Sawant led Cabinet, there is currently no power that can dislodge him as the Mayor. However, the surprise was Panjimites was when he said, |“I want…

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal will make a big revelation in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam that has roiled the Aam Aadmi Party and led to the Chief Minister’s arrest just weeks before the 2024 Lok Sabha election, his wife Sunita Kejriwal said Wednesday morning, in a brief riposte to her husband’s critics. Mrs Kejriwal said the Chief Minister – arrested by the Enforcement Directorate last week and remanded to judicial custody till April 9 – would reveal the location of “money from the so-called liquor scam”. She also hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over attacks on Mr…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Canacona police have arrested two Gadag (Karnataka) natives residing in Canacona in possession with Ganja worth Rs.61,600/-. According to police sources, Ramesh Muradi, 24 residing at Mastimoll (Canaocna), native of Gadag(Karnataka and Krishnappa Naik, 21 residing at Khalwadde(Canacona) native of Gadag(Karnataka) were found in illegal possession of dry greenish colour leafy/flowery substance at Palolem at about 10 pm. The substance weighing 616 grams is suspected to be Ganja and is worth Rs.61,600/-\ in the international market. The duo are reportedly staying in rented rooms at Mastimoll and Khalwade, respectively were reportedly rounded up for their suspicious movements…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Staff Selection Commission (SSC) today has withdrawn the advertisement issued for filing up 33 posts of Assistant teachers following request from Directorate of Education. “The Advertisement No.2 of Year 2024 issued on 07-03-2024, for 33 posts of Assistant Teacher (i) English. (ii) Hindi/Konkani/Marathi/Sanskrit. (iii) Mathematics. (iv) Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology). (v) Social Science (History/Geography/ Civics/Economics), stands withdrawn,” the order states. The order states that as per the request received from the Directorate of Education informing that the reservation/earmarking of posts subject-wise for reserved categories has not been furnished by Directorate of Education. The candidates who had applied to…