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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Regarding the contentious land zoning plan in Pernem taluka, Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar has given the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant a harsh deadline. He forewarned that he and the locals would protest in the streets if the land zoning was not changed. Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar along with a delegation met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to put forth their demands to cancel the Pernem taluka draft zoning plan. “Government should prepare a land use plan by taking locals into confidence rather than allowing developers to have a say. Have submitted a memorandum, demanding that the land zoning…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Spiritual circuits, temple trails, flights to prominent destinations in tier 2 cities, a structure in honor of Lord Parshuram, promotion of local festivals and marketing campaigns to document the cultural history of Goa – these are among the initiatives planned by the Goa government Goa to promote the coastal state as a premier ‘spiritual destination’. Tourism Department officials said that Goa is largely seen as a ‘sun, sand, sea’ destination and the government has recently been working on plans to add another layer to this perception and encourage tourists to explore Goa ‘beyond the beaches”. In May…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: AI-powered robots, specially trained rescue dogs and more than fifty lifesavers will keep vigil over triathletes participating in the IRONMAN 70.3 India, when they dive into the Arabian sea off Miramar beach in Goa as part of the first leg of the endurance race on October 8 (Sunday). The three-tier safety back up for the opening leg of India’s biggest endurance race with participants from 30 countries across the globe, has been provided by Drishti Marine, a state government appointed lifesaving agency, which is tasked with preventing drowning and tackling other emergencies along the state’s coastline. According…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Prasad Pagi, Teacher at Shree Balram Residential High School, Amone (Poinguinim) surrenders at Canacona police station after Goa Children’s Court rejected his bail application in the 13-year old, 6th Std Student’s assault case. Canacona Police took the accused Prasad Pagi in their custody after the latter came to the Police Station on rejection of his bail application by Goa Children’s Court on Thursday. JMFC Court granted bail to Prasad Pagi, releasing him from police custody in less than 24 hours on Friday morning. The bail details are, however, awaited. It may be recalled that the police were…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Corporation (IPSDCL) will commence work on the stretch of road from Vithal Mandir Ribandar to the Office of Crime Branch, Ribandar (Old GMC, Ribandar) from Oct 7 to Oct 30. “Permission has been granted to the Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd for excavation of road for Development of Smart Ribandar with Operation and maintenance of selected facilities under Smart Cities Mission,” states the order issued by North Goa Collector. In view of this, all heavy vehicles, buses and four-wheelers proceeding from Old Goa towards Ribandar shall be diverted from Hotel Ratnasagar…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa branch of the High Court of Bombay ordered the government to refer the vacant “Designated Officer” position in the Directorate of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which became available following Iva Fernandes’ retirement, to the Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) for promotion. In a writ petition, Sanjyot Kudalkar, nee Sanjyot Azgaonkar, argued that the FDA’s “Designated Officer” position was one for which she was qualified for promotion, and she contested the government’s decision to fill the position through direct recruitment rather than promotion. She had requested in her prayer that the respondents be told to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) General Secretary Durgadas Kamat today has demanded an urgent appointment of the Human Rights Commissioner for Goa. “It has been observed that the GHRC has become non-functional since the term of its chairperson Justice Utkarsh Bakre ended in February 2023. There are over 500 cases pending, this void raises significant concerns about the protection and promotion of human rights in Goa,” said Kamat. He further said that inspite of GFP Chief Vijai Sardesai writing to the Chief Secretary twice on the issue of appointment of Human Rights Commissioner and raising the matter during…