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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Padma Shri awardee, Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji has embarked on a tour to the USA. Notably, for the first time in the history of the United Nations, twelve Hindu saints, along with HH Sadguruji, have been cordially invited to participate in the Sustainable Development Goals and Global Challenges forum. HH Sadguruji is going to address the contributions and ways how the Sanatan Dharma upholds the welfare of mankind and the SDGs. In the past, HH Sadguruji has received invitations from several other countries on different occasions to impart messages of peace and spiritual guidance. Following participation in…

All cooperative banks & credit organizations will be computerized in a year: Shirodkar Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Co-operation Minister Subhash Shirodkar on Wednesday assured the Assembly that he would order for an inquiry into the alleged Goa Dairy scam wherein milk is bought from the neighboring States at higher rates. He responded when asked about requests for funds for the Co-operation department for the current fiscal year, “I’ll look into it.” Regarding multi-State cooperative banks, Shirodkar stated, “Personally, I oppose the State’s approval of multi-State cooperative banks. We’ll examine the limitations that can be placed on them, he continued. The Minister…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the Forest Rights Committees have received 10136 claims and so far 1270 claims have been disposed of. In 485 claims, titles have been handed over to the beneficiaries. “The Forest Rights Committees have received 10136 claims and so far 1270 claims have been disposed of. In 485 claims, titles have been handed over to the beneficiaries,” said CM. He further said that Tthe implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006, commenced in the State of Goa in the year 2012. “The forest rights committees, Sub Divisional Level Committees and District Level Committees…

There is incidence of Matka Gambling in certain areas, however, no Police personnel has been found involved: Goa CM Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Police have booked 2352 cases of Matka gambling during the last three years and current year up to June 30, 2023. As per information, 685 cases were booked in 2020, 663 in 2021, 613 in 2022 and 391 till June 2023. “Whenever Matka gambling activities are noticed or upon receipt of reliable information, cases are registered by the Police authorities under appropriate provision of Law,” said Sawant. He further said that there is incidence of Matka Gambling…

Goemkarpponn desk PANAJI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was on a private visit to Goa, had a dinner with party MLAs the previous night, and has now departed for New Delhi from Manohar International Airport. Gandhi arrived at the Dabolim airport in Goa on Wednesday night and then went to stay at a hotel near Panaji, a senior party office-bearer said. He had a late night dinner with the Congress MLAs from the state, a party leader said. Gandhi did not have any official engagement during his stay said Congress MLA Adv Carlos Ferreira.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Water Resource Development (WRD) Minister Subhash Shirodkar stated here that the subject of having a Tiger Reserve in the State and the Mhadei river diversion should not be mixed. “The State’s Tiger Corridor is now subject to a policy decision by the government. We are powerful enough to defend our position in court with regard to the Mhadei river water issue, he remarked during the State Assembly’s ongoing Monsoon Session. He added that the PRAWAH committee has been successfully formed by the administration. “This represents our administrative level accomplishment. Anyone can now request an examination. Now, MLAs…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Medical College, Bambolim emerged champions in the Inter-Collegiate Chess (Mix) Championship 2023-24 organized by Goa University at the Anand Keni Fully Air Conditioned Hall, Sridora Caculo College of Commerce & Management Studies, Mapusa on 1st & 2nd August 2023. Goa College of Engineering, Fatorda claimed the runners-up title, while Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar finished third. Best Player was awarded to Anvesh Bandekar, of Goa Medical College, Bambolim The Chief guest of the championship Prof. Santosh Patkar, Principal, Sridora Caculo College of Commerce & Management Studies, Mapusa and Guest of Honour Mr. Arvind Mhamal,…