Goa is a small state with a total population of just 1.5 million, hence its political significance is also low compared to our neighbours Karnataka and Maharashtra given that it has just two Lok Sabha constituencies and one Rajya Sabha seat. The State also has just 40 members of the Legislative Assembly. As the electoral drumbeat resonates across Goa, the stage is set for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the coastal state. Historically dominated by national parties like the BJP and Congress, Goa’s political landscape has witnessed a notable shift with the emergence of regional players, adding layers of…
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Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Emphasising the need to save the Mhadei River, the Congress Party’s North Goa Lok Sabha candidate Adv Ramakant Khalap has said that he had offered to take up Goa’s case pro bono in the water dispute matter. However, he said that the state government back then did not respond to his offer. “I had offered to lead Goa’s case pro bono in the Mhadei Water Disputes Tribunal, Supreme Court and the High Court. I had put up this proposal before then Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to allow me to fight Goa’s defence. However, there was no response.…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Three unique expositions dating back more than 2,000 years, showcased under the banner ‘India’s Civilizational Marvels’, have now found a permanent home at Goa’s Aguad Port and Jail Complex in Sinquerim. The exhibition shines a spotlight on the richness and diversity of India’s heritage, namely ‘Indian Fashion, Timeless Elegance’, ‘Sahitya Chitravali’ and ‘Kamal’. The three exhibits under it are meticulously curated by Raghvendra Singh, a renowned restorer and antiquarian who has headed nationally significant institutions like The National Archives of India and The National Museum, and will be hosted at the Warehouse and Customs House Galleries at…
Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Two persons, one of them a male tourist, were treated for injuries in two separate incidents at the popular Baga beach by Drishti Marine lifesavers, caused by cuts sustained from glass bottles over the long weekend. At Baga beach, a 41-year-old man from Mapusa was injured during a scuffle with a tourist. Drishti Marine lifesavers administered first-aid to the injured person at the lifeguard tower on the beach, before he was transferred to the care of medical personnel. The police were notified of the incident. In another incident at Baga beach, a 36-year-old man from Karnataka was…
Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Election Commission of India (ECI), has already announced the Schedule of filing of Nomination of candidates for Goa from April 12, 2024, and the last date to file nominations for Goa is April 19, 2024. The scrutiny of nominations will be held on April 20, 2024, and withdrawal will be allowed till April 22, 2024. The Government of Goa has announced April 17th 2024 as a Public holiday in view of the Ram Navami celebration. All the Political Parties and members of the General Public have been informed that both the Collector and District Election Officer,…
Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa Shri. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant have extended their heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the people of Goa on the festive occasion of Ram Navami. Pillai in his message stated that Ram Navami signifies the memorable day on which Lord Rama was born. Every year Hindu Community celebrates the Ram Navami with gaiety and religious fervour across the country. Lord Ram also known as “Maryada Purshotam”, is a symbol of truth, righteousness and morality as well as the destroyer of evil. Ram Navami offers the people an opportunity to…
Guwahati: A family at Titabor in Jorhat, Assam witnessed three deaths in the past few hours. As per reports, two brothers, Papu Gogoi and Achyut Ranjan Gogoi, were tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in Goa. With the news being shared with the family, their father, Anil Gogoi reportedly ended life by hanging himself at their home in Titabor, Assam. The brothers were working in Goa and were engaged as security guards in separate private companies.