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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Kavklem locals passed a resolution to ban discriminatory practices against the widow. The answer by OBC leader Madu Naik was adopted. The Goa government recently declared that the government would introduce a comprehensive law to prevent discrimination against widows in the State. Members across party lines strongly recommended that the government take immediate action to put an end to unjust customs of widow discrimination, abuse, and isolation in Goa. Garbage, scrapyard, and illegal Bar issues also dominated at Kavlem Gramsabhas. The locals demanded action against hazardous scrapyards, which are posing a threat to locals and causing…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With more than 10,000 persons from the LGBT community living in Goa, they are struggling for their right of ‘Same Sex Marriage since the last two decades to do away with the social stigma and live happily in the coastal state. In Goa there are seven transgenders who have been given election cards, but they have complained that they are discriminated against in jobs. Lal Baig, project manager of ‘Humsaath Trust Goa, speaking to IANS said that there are around 4,500 LGBT members registered with this trust. “There are more than 10,000 members belonging to the LGBT…

Congress leader and former AICC secretary Girish Chodankar has claimed that one MLA of the BJP in Goa has specially flown 100 people to Turkey to celebrate birthday by spending around Rs 23 crore. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Congress leader and former AICC secretary Girish Chodankar has claimed that one MLA of the BJP in Goa has specially flown 100 people to Turkey to celebrate birthday by spending around Rs 23 crore. “Goa’s most lavish 50th birthday is not being celebrated in Goa but in Turkey! A BJP MLA has specially flown 100 people, including businessmen, bureaucrats & well-wishers for the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Mission Total Commission of the BJP Government proves disastrous with reports of 4 drownings at Keri Beach. Crores spent on Beach Safety by Tourism Department, but where were the Lifeguards & Tourist Guards when the unfortunate incident happened? questioned Congress Media Cell Chairman Amarnath Panjikar. Will Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte take responsibility & resign? Will Chief Minister cancel his Birthday Celebrations as a mark of respect to the Victims & their Families? The irresponsible, Insensitive & Corrupt BJP Government of Dr Pramod Sawant has shattered innocent Families, charged Amarnath Panjikar. Extending Condolences to the bereaved families, Amarnath…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Goa, is pleased to announce the Common Online Admission Procedure for B.Ed. Programme for the Academic Year 2023-2025. The soft copy of the common B.Ed prospectus is available for free on the DHE website https://www.dhe.goa.gov.in/Interested candidates with a valid rank at the GU-ART held in February and March 2023 conducted by Goa University may apply for admissions online on the DHE website. The admission portal will be open from 24th April 2023, 11.00 am onwards, till 8th May 2023. The applicants should visit the DHE website for merit list…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Around 257 class-4 students from Canacona taluka answered the aptitude test for Pradnya Shodh, the examination for the Incentive Scholarship Scheme conducted by the State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) at Canacona on Sunday. This examination was conducted by Canacona ADEI on Sunday, April 23, from 10 am to 12 am in Government Higher Secondary School, Mastimoll, Canacona. Students who pass this examination will get Rs.2000 per annum till passing the class 10th examination. Students who have scored 60% and above marks in the first terminal examination of Std. IV are eligible to answer the…