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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Goa Liberation day was celebrated at Kranti Maidan Ponda in the presence of Ponda MLA Ravi Naik, freedom fighter Rohidas Naik, PMC Chairperson Ritesh Naik, Councilors, government officials and students. Speaking on occasion Minister Ravi Naik urged the Union Defence Ministry and Commanding officer of the Military training camp at Ponda Handover 5500 sq. Mtrs of Ponda Krantimaidan land to PMC. Ravi further said some three decades back; he made successful attempt to get back the part of Kranti Maidan land in PMC possession from Central Government. However still a major portion of Kranti Maidan land in…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: On Goa Liberation day, Wadi-Talavalim Locals warn to boycott government Primary Schools in protest against forceful erection of a mobile tower over the Bhedshem government Primary school. “Is the government targetting closure of Government Primary Schools in the name of the forceful installing mobile tower over school premises?” The locals questioned. They added that are Goans liberated as the government forcefully installing tower on schools without considering their views. “This shows that government wants to close the primary Schools as locals will remove children if the tower is erected in the school,” they say. The locals said…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Several Argentina supporters came out on the streets in the football-crazy state of Goa and erupted in joy after the South American country won the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. After 36 long years, Argentina finally won the World Cup title as it beat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw on Sunday. Lionel Messi scored two goals and then another in the penalty shootout. In Goa, make-shift mini projectors were put up at a number of places for people to watch the World Cup final. After the match ended, a number of supporters of the…

Goemkarponn desk DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted citizens, especially the people of Goa, on the state’s Liberation Day. The Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state by defeating the Portuguese in 1961.“On Goa Liberation Day, I convey my greetings to all fellow citizens, especially the people of Goa. We pay homage to the freedom fighters who fought for the liberation of Goa from colonial rule. We salute our armed forces for their valour. My best wishes…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the state government would act strictly against those harassing and looting tourists. CM Sawant was addressing the gathering on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day. “My government will not tolerate indiscipline of taxi operators; we want taxi owners to be part of tourism and support it,” said Sawant. He further said that the state Government will act strictly against those harassing tourists. Speaking further, Sawant said that Goa ranks first in the country with regard to per capita income. “Government aims to reduce the unemployment rate in the state in…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: On the eve of Goa Liberation Day, the Commode on the Footpath of Historic Lohia Maidan at Margao reflects the Open Defecation Free Goa under BJP Government. Most unfortunate that the refurbishment of Lohia Maidan still remains incomplete, stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Releasing a Video of a Commode and Drunkards on the Footpath of historic Lohia Maidan, the Leader of Opposition charged that the BJP Government is neglecting the maintenance of historic places and insulting Freedom Fighters. “Monuments, Documents & Symbols linked to Goa Liberation Movement need to be protected & preserved for posterity. I…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa had made remarkable progress in the Infrastructure, education, health, public welfare, skill development and other sectors. “Goa has made remarkable progress in the Infrastructure, education, health, public welfare, skill development and other sectors. As we commemorate liberation day, let us work towards the progress of the State through the government’s initiatives of ‘Áatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Swayampurna Goa’ and continue our efforts to scale to greater heights”,” said Sawant. He further appealed to sink all differences and march towards the goal of development through united efforts. “Let us resolve to keep…