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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant extended his compliments and good wishes to all the citizens of our country on Independence Day. Dr. Sawant has conveyed his warm greetings to the people of Goa on the eve of Independence Day and commemorated the struggle of Indian freedom fighters. Sawant in his message said, “It was on this day in 1947, that India attained freedom. Freedom fighters fought for independence, at the cost of their lives. The sacrifices made by them paved the way for our Independence. India has fought to embrace its diversity since then, which future generations…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Governor of Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai has conveyed his heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the people of Goa on the momentous occasion of India’s Independence. The Governor, in his message has said that, August 15th, is the day of pride and honour for the Indians. “This auspicious occasion gives us an opportunity to salute all the patriots and pay a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed blood and freed our country from the shackles of colonial rule. On this pious occasion, I pay a heartfelt tribute to all the renowned and unsung heroes who laid…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital will be the first government hospital in the country to start IVF treatment free of cost. Rane was addressing the gathering on the occasion of the inauguration of IVF treatment at GMC. “Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital will be the first government hospital in the country to start IVF treatment free of cost,” said Rane. Rane said couples trying to have a child go outside the state for advanced infertility treatment. “Couples go to Pune or Kolhapur for IVF treatment and some have…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: On the ocasion on Independence day, the government has declared the names for Home Gaurd and Civil Defence medal winners. Pramod Kusta Saraf, Assistant Section Leader (HG), Varsha Nagesh Nagoji, Lady Home Guard Volunteer (HG), Pralhad Anant Mayenker, Civil Defence Volunteer (CD) & Vijay Mohan Surlikar, Post Warden (CD) will receive the Home Guard & Civil Defence medal for meritorious service. Director of Fire and Emergency Services Nitin V. Raiker also will receive fire service medal for meritorious services. Also Sudesh Rohidas Naik, Deputy Superintendant of Police, Panaji, Goa will be awarded Medal for Meritorious service. A…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Police have booked one person from Thivim in North Goa for abusing and insulting the modesty of a female police officer, said officials on Sunday. Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi said that offence has been registered by Colvale Police station. “The accused person, namely Lyndon Sequeira, a resident of Sirsaim- Bardez Goa, had recorded a video wherein he can be seen abusing and insulting the modesty of a lady police officer,” Dalvi said. The said video was also widely circulated on social media. Hence based on the complaint Colvale police have registered an FIR under…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The allegations of scam in Sopo collection issue dominated the Bandora Gramsabha on Sunday. Following allegations by villagers about unauthorised person collecting sopo tax the Bandora Sarpanch decided to file FIR at Police Station and assured conduct inquiry. According to locals Panchayat has deputed it’s employee to collect sopo taxes but at the same time one unauthorised person was collecting sopo taxes from vendors and eating revenue of Panchayat. The locals also produced receipts of unauthorised sopo tax collection issued to vendors by unknown accused as proof to prove their claims where in receipts having name of…

Goa CM says such incidents planned to disrupt peace in Goa Shivpremis decided to install new statue at spot; serves 7 days ultimatum to arrest culprits Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: In a shocking incident, unknown persons had vandalised the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj located at Acoi-Karaswada in the early hours of Monday morning. The statue is located outside the Karaswada Industrial Estate and was recently unveiled by now Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade Police said that investigation into the matter is on and the culprits would be arrested soon. Locals claimed that the head of the statue was vandalized…