Goemkarponn desk VASCO: In sync with the initiative taken by the Government of India to Commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters 11, Goa, took out a bicycle rally from Coast Guard District Headquarters Chicolna to Varca Beach and back on Saturday. As Chief guest, DIG Arunabh Bose, TM Commander, Coast Guard District Headquarters No 11, Goa, flagged off the bicycle rally. Bose speaking to reporters, said that The bicycle rally that began at 6.30 am had a total of 75 bicycle riders. “The riders comprised of Officers, EPs, Defence Civilians from all the units under…
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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Agriculture minister Ravi Naik on Saturday visited Vasco to offer prayers to Lord Damodar on the occasion of Saptah along with Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar. Speaking to the media later, Nak said that an agricultural College was planned in Goa. “As an agricultural minister, we will start taking up on the bandhs that may have been broken once the monsoons are over. We are also starting an agricultural College in Old Goa. I have already discussed this with CM Dr Pramod Sawant, who is also the Education minister. We want to have this college to motivate Goans…
Goemkarponn desk PONDA: As just a few days are left for Panchayat Election scheduled on 10 August, and the campaign is nearing to end in the next two to three days, the candidates are conducting their door-to-door campaign in full swing along with their supporters seeking votes in their favour. The Candidates are promising to take up the ward development work, such as constructing gutters and access roads, to win voters. While some prefer to campaign with prominent supporters, some prefer to visit with two to three supporters and give leaflets and brochures. The voters are taking a cautious approach…
Goemkarponn desk PONDA: With the Ganesh Chaturthi festival fast approaching, the traditional clay idol makers in Ponda Taluka are busy making Ganesh idols targeting to finish it well before Ganesh Chaturthi, which will be held on 31 August. Clay idol artist Tulshidas Pandurang Naik at Amadi -Querim said, “since it’s tradition and opportunity to serve God, I am happily doing this work. My family and children, besides one of my friends, help me do the work on idols.” He says that dedication to idol-making of God gives peace and happiness to the mind. He works on sculpture with dedication; it’s…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: High Court of Bombay at Goa has referred Goa Foundation’s plea seeking activation of the non-functioning NGT Western Zone Bench to a larger bench. The Goa Foundation had filed a PIL challenging the non-functioning of the Western Zone Bench, and also the constitution of special benches by the Northern Zone bench. The Western Zone bench has been inoperative from 4.1.2022, ever since the resignation of its judicial member. The Supreme Court of India, by its order dated 31.01.2018, had disallowed single-member benches from functioning, as this would be contrary to the NGT statute. However, even before the…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai today has slammed the state government for trying to dilute the powers of the panchayats and gramsabhas instead of giving them the responsibility, autonomy and powers to develop their villages. “State Government trying to dilute the powers of the panchayats and gramsabhas instead of giving them the responsibility, autonomy and powers to develop their villages. because of this, crores of rupees allocated by the State and Central government to various departments such as public infrastructure, education, agriculture etc. meant for the welfare and development of villages go unutilised.”, said Vijai. He claimed…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Asserting that the Indian Military is maintaining the highest standards in the world, Governor of Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai commended the Armed forces’ valorous deeds and saluted their indomitable courage in serving the Nation. Their acts of valour will always remain a source of inspiration to younger generations and ignite the spirit of patriotism and courage in our youth, he added. Governor of Goa, Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, was speaking after felicitating the 22 Gallantry Award winners of the Indian Armed forces residing in Goa at a function organized by the Goa Naval area to mark the…