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 Features… Only one family member will be allocated a shack, but multiple eligible family members can apply for the same. Under this new policy, shack owners are now permitted to place deck beds, tables, and chairs within a larger area of 15 meters in front of their shacks Additionally, there will also be a provision for picket fencing No longer a requirement to submit a Demand Draft as a security deposit at the time of submitting the application Successful allottees now have the option to mutually agree upon the location of their shack amongst themselves and also swap locations within…

PANAJI: The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) 2023 has set the tone for its sixth edition in Goa with the launch of a video montage, even as ‘The Money Opera’ a popular immersive theatre production which made its debut at the festival’s last edition, is all set to be staged in the national capital soon. The SAF 2023 video has been unveiled across various social media platforms as an integral component of the event’s #ComeTogetheratSAF campaign. This video encapsulates the essence of South Asia’s largest multidisciplinary festival, offering viewers a visual journey that highlights the convergence of individuals, craftsmanship, and creativity—all…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The residents of Mudder-Khandepar today called upon the Scheduled Tribes commission urging for necessary directions to the government to withdraw Section 144 imposed in view of ongoing construction of the drinking water barrage. The villagers, comprising 90 per cent of ST population, raised apprehensions with regards to section 144 imposed in their village. The villagers claimed that due to the section, they are unable to celebrate Ganesh festival with much enthusiasm and also carry out religious activities of Devi Satri. The villagers also demanded action against the Deputy Collector claiming that he is one of the interested…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai on Wednesday said the BJP will speak about ‘Sanatan Dharma’ till the Lok Sabha elections are held in the country, and asked the saffron party not to “hoodwink” people over the issue. While addressing a press conference here, Sardesai said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was expected to speak such things in Madhya Pradesh. “What else we can expect from him to speak in Madhya Pradesh…. I request him to not speak it in Goa,” he sarcastically said. Chief Minister Sawant on Monday, while addressing a meeting in Madhya Pradesh, had said…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With less than 10 days left for the 2023-24 edition of Indian Super League (ISL) to kick-off, FC Goa are currently in the final phase of their pre-season preparations. Led by head coach Manolo Marquez, the Men in Orange recently reached the semi-finals of the Durand Cup, and would now be keen to follow it up with a fruitful campaign in the league as well. Marquez, meanwhile, along with players Noah Sadaoui, Udanta Singh and Muhammed Nemil also took time out of their hectic pre-season schedule to attend the ISL 2023-24 Media Day in Bengaluru on Tuesday,…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A mega Health Camp as part of Aayushman Bhav Health Mela will be held at Canacona Community Health Centre (CHC) on Friday. The health Mela will be held from 8.00 am to 4.00pm at Community Health Centre, Canacona. Various Specialist Doctors and Health Facilities will made available during the Health Camp, including Physician OPD, Surgery OPD, Gynaecologist OPD, Skin OPD, Paediatrician OPD, Orthopedics OPD, ENT OPD, Psychiatrist OPD, Eye Specialist OPD, General OPD, Ayush OPD, Dental Surgeon,Routine Immunization, Breast Cancer Detection, Blood investigation, Abha Id Generation, PMJY Registration, including others. People coming for Health Mela should bring…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The District Society for prevention of cruelty to animals (North Goa) has restrained the use of the crackers restricting from 8pm to 10pm on festive occasions like Ganesh, Diwali and other festivals. For Christmas/New Year it is restricted from 11.55 pm to 12.30 am in pursuance to the order of the Hon’ble Supreme court of India in Writ Petition (C) 728/2015 along with WP(C) 891/2016, WP (C) 895/2016, WP (C) 899/2017, WP (C) 213/2017 regarding strict implementation of restraint on use of fire crackers. Fire Crackers using Barium salts are banned as well as those which are…