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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans’ St. Andre MLA Viresh Borkar has demanded justice for the Freedom Fighters’ children on the job assurances given to them by the Government. The Children of Freedom Fighters have threatened to go on hunger strike if their demands are not fulfilled by December 19. The Children of Freedom Fighters have also demanded a one-time settlement for those who have completed 55 years and are ineligible for government jobs now. Addressing a press conference, Viresh Borkar said that there is a grave injustice on freedom fighters’ children. “People have seen that the freedom fighters sacrificed their…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A day after Minister for Art and Culture Govind Gaude claimed that Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai’s anti-government statements are only to stay relevant, the Fatorda MLA has hit back, saying staying relevant is better than staying corrupt. Gaude on Sunday lashed out at GFP president Vijai Sardesai, saying that the Fatorda MLA is “jobless” and is making repeated allegations to stay in the limelight. Gaude also said that Sardesai’s repeated criticism appears to be an arm-twisting tactic. “Vijai Sardesai’s situation is like that proverb that the most stones are thrown at the tree with the most…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A bike rally was held at Cabo-de-Ram with a theme and awareness on ‘Save water, Save Soil’. The rally was attended by Quepem MLA and later addressed by Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar at a brief function held inside the fort of Cabo-de-Rama in Khola village. Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa congratulated the Agriculture department and applauded all the participants said, maintaining and conserving nature in its true form is a real development. We cannot and should not ignore nature while doing any developmental work; it can lead to problems. Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, speaking…

Celebrated Spanish film Director Carlos Saura has been honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award at the gala opening ceremony of 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa today, 20 November, 2022. The Spanish Director is being honoured with the award as a befitting accolade for his immense contribution towards the international cinema. His daughter Anna Saura accepted the award on behalf of the eminent filmmaker at the opening ceremony IFFI 53. Expressing his gratitude for being presented with the coveted Award, Carlos Saura, through a video message, said he could not come…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: “International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has become a platform for film directors from all over the world to showcase their work. I am sure, India will become a hub for co-production, post-production, film shooting and also for the technology partners”, said Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth affairs & Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur today at IFFI 53 venue in Goa. Speaking on the sidelines of Red Carpet for the Opening film of IIFI 53 and World Premier of Austrian Director Dieter Berner’s film Alma and Oskar, the Minister said that every year, the festival…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chiranjeevi. Yes, the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for 2022 goes to megastar and actor-producer Chiranjeevi Konidela. The announcement has been made by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur, at the grand opening of the 53rd edition of IFFI, the International Film Festival of India, in Goa today. In an illustrious film career spanning more than four decades, Chiranjeevi starred in more than 150 feature films in Telugu, as well as some films in Hindi, Tamil and Kannada. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors…

Goemkarponn desk TALEIGAO: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced that the state government is contemplating launching a comprehensive policy soon, making it hassle-free for film fraternity members to invest in the state for film-related infrastructure. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant addressed the gathering on the occasion of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa opening ceremony at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium at Taleigao Plateau. “State government is contemplating to launch a comprehensive policy soon making it hassle-free for film fraternity members to invest in the state for film-related infrastructure,’ said CM Sawant. He further said that the state…