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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: As part of Navy Week activities, Naval Band Roadshow will be conducted by the Indian Navy Ceremonial Band at Kranti Maidan, Ponda on 16 Nov, Mall de Goa, Porvorim on 17 Nov and Vasco Bus Stand on 18 Nov. The Band will play various patriotic tunes from 1800 hrs onwards. All citizens are most welcome to visit the venue and enjoy the harmonious and reverberating tunes. Large participation from citizens of Goa to witness the performance will add to the morale and instil a sense of pride while playing the musical numbers. Children are also welcome as…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a significant scam, the Crime Branch and the Directorate of Civil Supplies raided the State-run godowns and arrested several for allegedly trying to siphon off grains meant for public distribution to sell in Karnataka. This comes at a time when the department was reeling under criticism over damaged toor dal accounting for over 400 tonnes. Goa Civil supplies, as well as the Crime Branch, allegedly raided their godowns and unearthed a scam. As per sources, the raid is in connection with a scam related to rice and wheat meant for public distribution being siphoned off and…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM:: Emphasizing the importance of green energy, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar urged Goans to prioritise the usage of solar-powered equipment over conventional ones. Power Minister was speaking at the occasion of laying the foundation stone of 11kV high tension electricity underground cabling work at Bicholim. Mentioning that the Department of Electricity undertook the developmental works of almost 350 crores within less than a year of the new government formation, Dhavlikar said, “I thank Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant for giving the financial approval to carry out these projects, without which it wouldn’t have been possible”. Adding further, he…

Goemkarponn desk TALEIGAO: Goa University has warned teachers of action for failing to abide by the examination duties. The University said that examination work is an integral part of teachers’ duty and that teachers’ declining to conduct examination work affects the smooth functioning of exams. “It has been observed that, despite several Circulars issued from time to time, teachers are declining examination duties by citing various reasons, thereby making it difficult for the smooth functioning of the Examination Division of the University,” the circular states. The university said that it had been laid down that examination work is an integral…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his state government is serious about forest rights and will clear all sanads to those with proper documentation before the tenure ends. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was addressing the gathering on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. “State government is serious on forest rights and will clear all sanads to those with proper documentation before the tenure ends,” said Sawant. He further said that the government has cleared around 700 to 750 sanads during the last three years. He said that government has around 10,000 applications.…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said, “Most tourists coming to Goa believe that Goa means only Sun, Sand and Sea, but we need to change this mindset and show that Goa is not only sun, sea and sand but there is a lot of things we can explore for tourist. We need to show our culture to tourists to boost spiritual eco and adventurous tourism.” He further said, “We need to show them our culture and environment. We are planning to boost spiritual, adventure and eco-tourism that will generate employment as well as economy.” Khaunte, while speaking to…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Despite the Curti-Khandepar Panchayat revoking the NOC for STP two years ago, the fresh digging for the sewerage network continues, which has puzzled the locals. Social worker Viraj Sapre.Says Sarpanch Naved Tehsildar claims Panchayat had not given NOC for STP, but at least six places roads are dug negligently, The locals, in recent gram sabha on Oct 30, had said they had opposed Sewerage Treatment Plant at Curti. Still, despite this, work on the sewerage network is progressing haphazardly, causing roadblocks and hardships for locals. Locals said they would oppose STP in the Curti area tooth and…