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The Prime Minister said Bengal government is using all its might to save a “culprit” – an apparent reference to Sandeshkhali strongman Sheikh Shahjahan. Kolkata: Women in West Bengal are outraged and the storm that started in Sandeshkhali will not remain restricted to the island but reach every corner of West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today. Firing barbs at the Mamata Banerjee government over what has emerged as the biggest talking point in Bengal politics, the Prime Minister said the Bengal government is using all its might to save a “culprit” – an apparent reference to Sandeshkhali strongman…

PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa declined to offer any sort of relief to the 175 structures at Anjuna that are purportedly illegal. As per its previous order, the Court instructed the owners to seek a de-sealing order and present the appropriate documentation, permissions, and licenses from the relevant authorities. A few of the owners of the structures had petitioned the court to have the sealing order from February 13 modified, arguing that their buildings were only temporary in nature. According to the High Court’s previous ruling, the structures require a license under Section 66 of the Panchayat…

Goemkarponn desk SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has urged the need for implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for women’s empowerment and gender equality. “Uniform Civil Code should be implemented across states. The UCC is not based on caste and religion. Marriage registration is necessary,” said Sawant while addressing the gathering on occasion of Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Sankhali. He further said that Uniform Civil Code is important for women empowerment and gender equality. Many parties are doing politics on UCC. It means they don’t want the empowerment of women and gender quality. UCC is not based on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: High Court of Bombay at Goa has granted one more week time, to the company, to transport remaining 1,868 MT ore from Kalay Railway Station to Andrem Jetty, Sanvordem. The court has been informed by the company that the remaining ore will be transported and completed in one week on March 5. The Goa Foundation filed a PIL writ petition, arguing that the Wildlife Act, 1972’s various provisions prohibited such activities in the Wildlife Sanctuary, and that this is why the court issued its order. The Court had stated in its previous order dated February 5 that…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Goan Students are showcasing interest toward ‘Sanskrit’ and are opting to learn the ancient language. “It is heartening to witness that along with Marathi and Konkani, Goan Students are showcasing interest toward ‘Sanskrit’ and are opting to learn the ancient language,” said Sawant while speaking at the Bhasha Puraskar function organised by Official Language Dept. He further said that teachers and literature enthusiasts and experts should inspire the younger generation to explore literature and ignite a passion among our youth for writing. “By including multiple-choice questions in Konkani in the…

“India’s growing power is not for dominance, but to create an environment of peace & prosperity in Indo-Pacific” Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Administrative & Training building at the Naval War College (NWC), Goa on March 05, 2024. The modern edifice, named the ‘Chola’, pays homage to the mighty maritime empire of the Chola dynasty of ancient India. In his address, the Raksha Mantri lauded the Navy for creating a world-class state-of-the-art training facility that resonates with India’s stature among the maritime powers of the world. Shri Rajnath Singh described Chola Bhawan as a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has initiated a focused Training and awareness campaign on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Systems (VVPATs) ahead of Lok Sabha Election, 2024. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has conducted Training and awareness campaigns in all the 40 Assembly Constituencies, at District Collector and Office of Mamlatdar and also at various public places and educational institutions across Goa. These sessions provided detailed information about EVMs and VVPATs, and hands-on training including operation, and significance in ensuring free and fair elections. This proactive effort aims…