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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The State tourism department has advised tourists to respect the “privacy” of other tourists or strangers by avoiding taking selfies without permission, especially while someone is sunbathing or swimming. The advisory comes days after photo of Indian tourists taking pictures with a female foreign tourist went viral on a beach in Goa. “Do not take selfies and photographs, without permission of other tourists/ strangers, especially while sunbathing or sea swimming, so as to respect their privacy. Do not take selfies at dangerous locations like steep cliffs, sea rocks, etc., as this may lead to accidents,” the advisory…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Government of Goa is working towards providing a early detection to control of hypertension and improving quality of care. “Health Ministry, Government of Goa is working towards providing a continuum of care from early detection to control of hypertension and improving quality of care,” said Rane He further said that a lot of Goans between the age of 25 and 35, come to the GMC with bleeds. “I tried to find out why so many youngsters in Goa suffer strokes. Doctors have told me it’s because of lifestyle,” Rane said, Rane…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Child Rights Commission has called for attention on protection of children from sexual violence and on restorative care and justice for POCSO victims. “Violence against children, particularly sexual violence has captured the stage for quite some time now with Goa too has witnessing a surge in sexual crimes against children in the recent times,” said Peter F Borges, Chairperson for Child Rights Commission He further said that incidents of child abuse have also risen exponentially since the COVID-19 pandemic, with new and insidious forms of cybercrime rearing their ugly heads. “The Commission is currently assessing the ten…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said government will leave no stone unturned to protect the Mhadei River. “Government will leave no stone unturned to protect the Mhadei river which is Goa’s lifeline,” said Khaunte He further said every person has to cooperate and stand behind the Chief Minister in the fight to protect the Mhadei River. “We need to keep our political differences aside and work hand in hand to fight for Mhadei’s cause. Let those who indulge in politics continue to play politics but we shall not compromise on our policy on the Mhadei river,” Khaunte reiterated.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government is ready to provide required infrastructure need to build the future of the students. “We have to build the future of the students and the Government is ready to provide the required infrastructure. He advised the students to take steps that lead to a successful career through innovative ideas,” said CM Sawant He further said that Directorate of Education, Govt. of Goa has been regulating the various Government Schools and has been making their best efforts to maintain the upkeep of Government schools. “In order to cater to the…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Mystery prevails over pending renovation work of Ponda KTC Bus Stand as passengers and locals businessman are clueless as why the work is halted and pending. The Commuters travelling through Ponda KTC Bus Stand has express concern over contractor abandoned renovation work on KTC Bus Stand shed at half way since past four month. Bandora former Sarpanch Rajesh Naik today sought Chief Ministers intervention to complete the long pending renovation of KTC Bus Stand. He said Commuters unhappy as Renovation work on Ponda KTC Bus Stand halted for long time,which also hit business of local vendors,while some…

Goemkarponn Desk USGAO: The Usgao locals have demanded to stop loud music menace from one farmhouse located at Usgao. In a complaint to deputy collector Ponda it is mentioned that government recently ordered not to play loud music for commercial purpose affecting local citizen after 10 pm ,but the said farm permits speakers beyond the noise limit as well as beyond the permitted timings laid down by the Honorable High Court. The locals at Usgao including Senior Citizen residing at Charpar Ghotmad Usgao ponda complained about sound pollution by one farm house with loud music disturbing to local villagers and…