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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed that no political party or candidate or any other organisation or person shall publish any advertisement in the print media on poll day and one day prior to poll day, unless the contents of political advertisements are got pre-certified by them from the MCMC committee at the state/district level, as the case may be. This will apply in the case of political advertisements to be published in the print media in circulation in the states/UTs going to poll. The applicants shall have to apply to MCMC not later than…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The State Government has directed that all licensed premises for the sale of liquor shall be closed on April 27, 28, and 29, 2024 within the areas of Taleigao Village Panchayat in Tiswadi Taluka, North Goa District in the State of Goa on account of Polling day and counting of votes for the General Elections to Taleigao Village Panchayat – 2024. However, the licenced premises having licence for Bar and Restaurant may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the Bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to…

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…

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,…