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Goemkarponn desk Ponda: Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar said the Doors of Political reservation have not closed yet, and for that, We need to be positive and make a continuous effort. “We are capable of achieving it and convincing central leadership,” he said while speaking at the 61st anniversary of Gomantak Goud Maratha Samaj held at Hanuman temple Ponda. Tawadkar was responding to feelings of frustration and backwardness among some of the community members and disappointment due to the delay in political reservation. He urged community members to think positively and the achievements of the community. He questioned when STs…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa today adjourned the hearing in the Banastarim fatal accident to Thursday following request from the crime branch, who is currently recording Meghana Sawardekar’s statement before the Magistrate. The court was hearing the bail application of accuse Paresh Sawardekar, who is in Judicial custody at Colvale jail. The accused had moved the High Court seeking urgent hearing of his bail matter. The accident on the Banastari bridge caused due to rash and negligent drunken driving had claimed three lives. Ponda Sessions Court has rescheduled the anticipatory bail plea hearing for Meghana Paresh…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: A 77-year-old doctor in South Goa has been booked for allegedly molesting a 27-year-old female patient at his clinic. According to a senior police official, a case has been filed against the doctor, and an investigation is currently ongoing. “The alleged incident happened on August 16.” The victim had gone to the doctor’s office in the late afternoon. She claims that the doctor touched her inappropriately after requesting her to remove her clothes, the officer reported. A 27-year-old woman filed a complaint stating that a doctor had molested her by stroking her chest when she was at…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Education (DoE) today has issued circular to Heads of Institutions to organise special assemblies with participation of students and faculty to witness live streaming of Chandrayaan 3 landing on moon from 5.15-6.15 pm on Aug 23. “Heads of all institutes are requested to organise special assemblies with participation of students and faculty to witness the LIVE stream covering Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon from 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm,” said DoE. The circular further states that schools are requested to submit statistics of number of participants who viewed the LIVE stream along with photographs…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) has asked the Education Department to revoke suspension of five students, who are allegedly involved in using pepper spray on fellow students. On Thursday, around 11 girls studying in a higher secondary at Bicholim in North Goa were hospitalised after some fellow students used pepper spray on them. Subsequently, five students allegedly involved in the act were suspended from a class for a month by management. GSCPCR Chairperson Peter Borges, termed the punishment given to these five students “harsh”. “Have sent a letter to the education department…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: “Sampurna Ramayana” a book authored by journalist, activist and social worker Pradeep Padgaokar was released on Saturday. In a packed gathering at Saligao panchayat hall, the book was released by Adv Rajesh Narvekar, Former President of Goa Administrative Tribunal, in the presence with of Prof. Anil Samant, President, Goa Marathi Akademy & Educationist; Sudesh Arlekar President, Konkan Marathi Parishad & Senior Journalist; Pradeep (Dipy) Sawant Enterpreneur & Social Worker; Anagha Apte, Teacher & Compere. Professor Anil Samant in his keynote address praised Padgaokar’s efforts in writing this book. Jagar Prakashan Goa is the publisher of this book…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Fearing displacement, Bhoma Villagers on Sunday held a protest rally wearing black clothes at opposing proposed NH expansion plan. The locals displayed placards and shouted slogans against government and demanding scrapping of bypass. The villagers have already files petition in High Court against expansion plan, and the hearing is scheduled on 23 August. NH expansion issue was discussed with local MLA and Minister Govind Gaude which almost lasted for two and half hours. The meeting was held in Sateri temple hall wherein the locals in one voice demanded scrapping of bypass and urged Minister Gaude to support…