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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A day after the government faced criticism from the opposition over the announcement of a short winter assembly session, the Speaker, Ramesh Tawadkar, hit back, stating that he does not work under any pressure. “I do not work under any pressure under any circumstances. I assure you that the next assembly sessions, i.e. monsoon session, will be lengthy,” said Tawadkar. The Speaker said that he supports long Assembly Sessions. An our-day session of the Goa Legislative Assembly will be held from January 16, 2023. In an order issued on Thursday, Namrata Ulman, secretary Goa Legislative Assembly, informed…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The streets of Panjim have come alive with the 9-day Serendipity Arts Festival that started on December 15. Much like its past editions, the fifth edition also promises to stay true to its core values of promoting arts and culture and ushering in public engagement. On opening day, the festival saw Pramod Pandurang Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa inaugurate SAF, Sunil Kant Munjal, Founder Patron SAF, and Smriti Rajgarhia, Director of SAF, speak on the occasion in the presence of various dignitaries and art innovators. Goa CM said, “We are glad that the festival is coming back…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Citizens of Margao, under the banner of the Shadow Council armed with documents obtained through RTI, charged that the destruction of the Soil, Environment, Ecology and groundwater table is today a government-sponsored initiative in Margao. SCM Convener Savio Coutinho, along with prominent citizens including Candeth Castello, Adv. Snehal Onskar, Jose Maria Miranda, Maria do Carmo, Anthony Pereira, Damodar Onskar, Anthony Gonsalves and others listed details of the poisonous nature of the waste being dumped by the authorities. “World Soil day was just celebrated a few days ago on 5th December, and on this very day, we…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai today attended the Christmas programme organised by the Goa chapter of the National Association for the Blind as part of its annual celebrations. Speaking on occasion, Governor of Goa P.S Sreedharan Pillai expressing happiness to visit NAB institute, said the message of Jesus to the world was love, kindness and dedication. We should always try to bring happiness to other people. Service to people is service to God, he remarked. He appreciated the staff and teachers of the National Association for the Blind for their praiseworthy work in their teaching field.…

Goemakrponn desk PONDA: Khajordem, Borim couple Sanjog Borkar and his wife Priya Borkar today alleged that one non-Goan businessman Ragu Naik is harassing and threatening them for rivalry over the bakery business. They urged the Police and Panchayat to take action against him. According to Sanjog Borkar, he has been carrying out his family’s traditional bakery business for more than sixty years and selling bakery products and bread in Borim Village. Today he had gone to sell bread at Gadder, Borim, when he was threatened with dire consequences if he sold bread in the area. According to Sanjog, Ragu Naik…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The accused in the Sonali Phogat murder today informed the Court that they would like to withdraw the application requesting the CCTV footage of the alleged hotel where the accused and victim were seen partying together. With this, the Mapusa JMFC Court has transferred the matter to the Sessions court for further hearing. The next date of hearing is slated for December 30. Phogat arrived in Goa on August 22 with Sangwan and Singh. They allegedly purchased a narcotic substance at the hotel and consumed them before they went to Curlie’s in Anjuna for the party. Meanwhile,…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: “This is just the beginning. After my Complaint Letter on 5th December 2022, Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee now decided to recommend to Goa Environment Impact Assessment Authority for immediate closure of M/s Orange Fox Steel Pvt. Ltd. in Cuncolim Industrial Estate,” informed Leader of Opposition and Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao. “This is a strong message to all illegal & polluting units of Cuncolim Industrial Estate. The health of the People is paramount. I once again urge Authorities to proactively ACT against other illegal & polluting Units as well before it is too late,” stated Yuri Alemao.…