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Goemkarponn Desk TALEIGAO: The Opposition has alleged that their candidates contesting against Babush Monserrate panel in Taleigao Panchayat has been pressurised to withdraw from the race. Speaking to media, Francis Coelho in the presence of Cecille Rodrigues said that their young candidate in ward No 1 Mayur Uskaikar has been pressurised since yesterday to withdraw by sending goons and other supporters to his house. “We have fielded 9 candidates supported by RG, Congress and AAP against Babush Monserrate panel. All of them have filled forms out of their own free will. Now all of them are getting calls as tomorrow…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: The main suspect in the Rehban Khan murder case was apprehended by the Porvorim Police on Friday, and they claimed that a love triangle was the main motive for the killing. Superintendent of Police (SP), North, Akshat Kaushal, IPS, said in an interaction with reporters: “At first, we had detained five people connected to the murder case, but the prime offender was evading capture. “We apprehended the prime accused. He goes by the name Vikash Yada (22). Six arrests have been made in this case overall.” “We’re looking at every possibility. In order to determine their roles,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Highlighting the development and welfare initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on said Modi should be made Prime Minister for a third term to achieve the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India). Sawant spoke about the welfare of women, youth and farmers which, he said, had a special focus in BJP’s manifesto. “The development that Modi ji is doing, the development of ‘Nari Shakti’, ‘Yuva Shakti’, ‘Kisan Shakti’ and ‘Garib Kalyan’ to realise the dream of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) — Modi ji does not see any caste and religion in…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: North Goa Lok Sabha Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap called for the resignation of Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar over the death of linesman Manoj Zambaulikar. Zambaulikar died on Thursday after he had climbed the pole to rectify a fault when the power was accidentally turned on resulting in his instant death. “In the past five years, more than 70 people have lost their lives due to electrocution. Additionally, 25-30 animals have also died due to electric shocks. I condemn this lethargic attitude of the electricity department and the lack of safety measures. “Is the government ready to take…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: With soaring temperatures forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department in the coming weeks in Goa and the state government issuing a summer advisory to deal with the rising heat, keeping oneself cool is imperative. To prevent heat-related illnesses, experts recommend that one should incorporate hydrating and cooling foods and beverages into one’s diet. Fortunately, there are several local ingredients widely available that aid in this endeavour and can be added to create summer-friendly dishes and beverages. “It is of paramount importance that one should regulate their body temperature through dietary alterations during the summer months in Goa.…

Goenkarponn desk PANAJI: As part of its efforts to highlight the natural heritage of India, Raj Bhavan will be hosting a daylong symposium on the traditional trees of India ‘Vriksha Vvgnanika Sadassu’ (Get – together to share knowledge on trees on April 21,2024 at 10 am at the New Durbar Hall Raj Bhavan. After the inaugural session that will be graced by the Hon’ble Governor P.S Sreedharan Pillai ,Chairman of the National Biodiversity Authority Shri. C.A. Reddy, VC of Goa University Prof Harilal .B. Menon and Shri. P. Radhakrishnan, eminent writer of Kerala. There will be a technical session in…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: A testament to her trailblazing journey as a woman lifesaver, Ananyaa Bath of Drishti Marine, Goa’s state government-appointed professional lifeguard agency, recently featured on the BBC World Service Radio series ‘The Conversation’. During the episode titled ‘Women saving lives at sea’ hosted by presenter Ella Al-Shamahi, Vivienne Grey, a female lifeguard in the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Wales, UK, and Ananyaa spoke about their experiences as women lifeguards. The podcast episode highlighted the inspirational journey of Ananyaa, who is also a senior instructor at Drishti Marine’s Special Rescue Training Academy (SRTA), as she navigates this…