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~ Known as the Father of Hypnotism, Abbé Faria is practically unknown in Goa, the land of his birth. ~ Konkani writer Uday Bhembre fills in significant gaps in Faria’s life with ‘rational imagination’. Goemkapronn desk Panaji: A long-believed legend that the character of the Italian priest, Abbé Faria, in Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ (1844) is based on Goa’s very own priest-hypnotist Abbé Faria has been challenged through research by renowned Konkani writer and activist Adv. Uday Bhembre for his new novel ‘Katar Re Bhaji’. Bhembre, who was in conversation with Anwesha Singbal, the first…

~ Boat transfers are available from Kala Academy Jetty to The Aguad ~ The event will be held against the backdrop of the historic fort Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Jugglers, rhythmic drum circles and soulful musical performances will headline the unique Aguad Sunday Fete, set to be held against the backdrop of the historic Aguad Jail and Port Complex at Sinquerim on December 3. According to the organisers, the event will feature performances by artists trained at the Wenjuggler, an elite adventure sports training centre in South Goa, renowned for their exceptional juggling skills. The event also features the Drum Circle…

The girls were not carrying their mobile phones. The police, however, kept their phone numbers under surveillance and the call detail records were obtained and analysed. Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Two teenage girls went missing from their school near Panaji and were traced by the police within three hours at a beach in the capital city of Goa, an official said on Thursday. The headmaster of a government high school at Siridao, located eight km from Panaji, filed a police complaint on Wednesday that two girls, aged 13 and 14, had gone missing from the school, the official from Agassaim police…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Even on Thursday, the crucial Mhadei river diversion matter was not listed for hearing before the Supreme Court. The Apex bench is now expected to hear the matter on December 6. The SLPs filed by the State and also petitions filed by two neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra could not be taken up due to time constraints. All three riparian States have challenged the decision of the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal (MWDT) Award passed in August 2018. Besides this, the Goa government has filed a contempt petition against Karnataka for undertaking construction work at the disputed site without…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: On the eve of World AIDS Day 2023, Peter F. Borges, Chairperson of the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, conveyed significant concern regarding the persistent presence of HIV stigma and discrimination in Goa. These challenges create substantial obstacles to the well-being and inclusion of those impacted by the virus, especially young individuals who were born with HIV, have transitioned to adolescence or adulthood, and are currently in search of a supportive environment to lead a fulfilling life with the virus. Goa is home to more than 300 such individuals who have successfully overcome the…

Goemkarponn desk CANACNA: Canacona Excise team have detained a Karnataka bound Fish Container (KA-47 A-4476) illegally transporting 225 boxes of different liquor brands worth Rs.5.88 Lakhs at Polem border Checkpost in Canacona on Wednesday night. The illegal liquor consignments consisting of 225 liquor boxes of three (3) different brands of Mansion House Brandy(125 boxes), Royal Whiskey (50 boxes) and Honeygrade Brandy (50) were concealed in the Fish container hiding the boxes behind ice-filled Fish Boxes. According Supdt of Excise (Canacona) Shamba Naik, the excise team at Polem Checkpost stopped the Fish container heading towards Karwar for normal check at about…

Goemkarponn Desk SATTARI: A massive fire engulfed a pharmaceutical warehouse at Honda Industrial Estate in the wee hours of Thursday. As per information, the fire broke out at around 2 am on Thursday. The warehouse was closed no persons were on duty. Nearly, 8 fire tenders from Valpoi and Bicholim were pressed into service and the fire was brought under full control in 6 hours. The loss is estimated to be in lakhs and the cause of the fire is till unknown. The warehouse, which contained chemicals and other medical supplies, turned into a firefighting arena for the firefighters. Because…