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Goemkrponn desk PANAJI: Two days after raking up a major controversy on St Francis Xavier, Subhash Velingkar said that there is nothing communal in his statement, and it was issues of Goa vs. Portuguese oppressors Taking to the social media platform after the uproar and one complaint, Velingkar said, “GOA FILES.” Nothing to do with Communal Harmony; It is STRICTLY “Goa v/s Portuguese Oppressors” matter!” He further questioned did Goa inquisition take place or not? Did atrocities happen or not? Who was responsible for this Due to whose letter did this inquisition take place? “Whom did Francis Xavier protect? The…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Progressive Front of India bas call for action against Subhash Velingkar’s statement about St. Francis Xavier of Old Goa is outrageous and rubbish. Popular Front of India (PFI) strongly condemns this statement and demands an immediate apology from Velingkar for hurting the sentiments of the people of Goa. Various right-wing fascist groups promoted by the RSS have spread their wings in Goa. People like Velingkar are now trying to create communal tension to polarize Goan society based on religion. PFI said it would like to inform Velingkar that the teachings of St. Francis Xavier are about…

AERIAL VIEW Goa is one of the few states which does not stress on religions. We all lived together. Hindus celebrated Christmas and Eid with Catholics and Muslim friends, while the Christians and Muslims reciprocated during Ganesh Chaturthi. I always remember how my neighboring aunt waited for Diwali Sweets of nevryo’s and fove, and we waited for Dodol and bebinca during Christmas. We also enjoyed the Biryani and sheer-khurma during Eid. So what has changed now? Why do we see our friends as Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and so k on n? Goa was never like this? Who is doing this?…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane assured that the department would ensure that Eco-sensitive zones are protected while drafting the outline development plans for the planning areas. In a tweet, Rane said that eco-sensitive areas ecologically vulnerable lands must be protected and that his department will carry out exercises by legally mandated procedures. “Eco-sensitive zones are ecologically vulnerable lands that must be protected. ODPs must adhere to this fundamental legal principle,” said Rane. He further said that TCP Dept would carry out exercises by legally mandated procedures, and we will make every effort to prepare merit-based ODPs. “To ensure…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA – Stating Ex-Dy Chief Minister and Ex-Quepem MLA Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar has brought 180 crores of worth developments to Khola village in the last three years, ZP Khola, Khola panchayat as well Quepem BJP said no one else should try to take its credit and asked new Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa to work instead and bring more development as per the mandate given by the people of Quepem constituency. ZP (Khola) Shanu Velip, Ex-ZP(Khola) and State BJP Executive Member Krishna Velip, Khola Sarpanch Poorna Nayak, BJP Quepem Vice President Rupesh Prabhudessai, panch Ajay Pagi, Nandu Pagi, Prashant…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: To promote ease of doing business, the Tourism department will launch its services online from Monday, May 2. “Tourism Department will launch all services online from May 2nd; this is done to promote ease of doing business,” said Khaunte He further said that Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant would inaugurate the facility in the presence of other officials. Minister for Tourism Rohan Khaunte said that the facility aims to promote ease of doing business among hotels, adventure sports, and other allied activities in Goa. Khaunte said that the time-bound services delivery act would also be implemented in…

Goemkarponn desk SANGUEM: Sports playground was inaugurated at the hands of Sports Minister Govind Gaude in the presence of Sanguem MLA and Minister for Social Welfare Subhash Faldesai on Friday. During the inauguration ceremony of the village panchayat ground at Molcorem Quepem, minister Gaude said, “Don’t dream at night, but dream should be seen in the daytime that will fulfill your aim, drive and vision to become great sports person ambassador of the country. He said I am here as sports minister, not to do time pass, and I feel that Goa should flourish in sports at the national level.…