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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The deadline of 10 pm to wind up the Shigmo Parade was impossible, and the Parade went through Ponda City till late at night. Children, youngsters and the elderly enjoyed the Parade. The Parade was expected to start at 4 pm. It also began late evening. However, thousands of people flocked to Ponda City to watch the Shigmo Parade, which continued late at night. The Parade commenced from Tisk Ponda. The artist comprising fancy dress, folk dance, and Romatamel, depicted the rich traditional Shigmo Culture dancing to the tune of Dhol and beating drums. The floats depicted…

Goemkarponn desk CARANZALEM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said action would be taken against the people responsible for the wildfires. “Action would be taken against the people responsible for the wildfires. Even FIR will be registered against people responsible,” said CM Sawant, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a private event. He further said that an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the fire and also the role, if any, of forest guards concerned. “If any forest guard is found to have failed in his duty, he would be immediately suspended,” Sawant added. CM also urged…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: Minister for Forest Vishwajit Rane said that as of 8 am this morning, 3 minor fires were active in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. “28 fires were doused yesterday. For a minor fire at Satrem and Derodem, a Navy AC has been launched at 9:15 am, and an aerial recce will be carried out by IAF helicopter to ascertain the fire status across the state,” said Rane. He further said that as per requirement, a helicopter from Indian Navy and another from Indian Air Force will take up sorties to douse the fire and close monitoring and supervision…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Environmental Public hearing about the Zamblidadga Dongor Iron and Manganese Ore Mine Project in the 70.20 Ha area at Caurem, Quepem, will be held on April 11 from 10 am onwards at Government High School ground, Maina- Quepem. Goa State Pollution Control Board has issued notice for the public hearing to ascertain the concerns of the affected persons. The public hearing is with reference to Zamblidadga Dongor Iron and Manganese Ore Mine, bearing Mining Lease No.M.L.3/FeMn/79., having an area of 70.20 Ha., located at Survey no.19/0 (Part) Caurem Village, Quepem Taluka, South Goa District. Concerned persons having…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government’s decision to regulate water sports has been welcomed by the coastal state’s apex travel and tourism body, which said visitors will be unhappy and head elsewhere if they are overcharged. The Goa bench of the Bombay High court recently ordered the state tourism department to introduce a “queue system” for water sports. Following the order, the department started state-run counters to regulate the recreational activity. Nilesh Shah, president of the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa, said such a step was necessary as many water sports overcharge customers, which brings a bad name to…

Goemkapronn desk PONDA: ‘Shigmotsav’, a spring festival celebrated in Goa every year, began from the temple town of Ponda in South Goa on Wednesday, which will be observed across the coastal state till March 21. Shigmotsav is one of the major festivals of the Hindu community in Goa. The government had started celebrating this festival at the state level from 1991. Since then, the youth of the state have been showcasing their talent by making mythological tableaux. On March 11, a Shigmotsav parade will be held in state capital Panaji. Ritesh Naik, Chairperson of Ponda Municipal Council, said, “In 1991,…