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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said, movies that we see help us to shape cultural attitudes and customs. Further he added that, Government will be organizing Children Film Festival in Margao as we all know the films are a great learning platform for children. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was addressing the youths who participated in film-making workshop at Ravindra Bhavan Sankhali yesterday. The five days workshop is organized by the Film Television Academy in association with Department Information and Publicity. Chief Minister appealed to the youths to explore their talents in such activities which have wide…

“There are a total of 22 structures affected out of which only 4 are residential houses and the remaining are temporary kiosks whereas in Corlim Village there are 39 structures affected out of which 4 are old residential houses and the remaining are temporary kiosks.” Nilesh Cabral PWD Minister Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: While the Bhoma villagers claim 64 people have got notices of demolition from teh PWD / National Highway Authorities, teh State government says that only four houses from each village will be demolished and no temples would be touched. PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral clarifying the charges made by…

MLA Vijay Sardesai says Central Government is ready to change road NH alignment at Bhoma with bypass but State government and Ministers are against it Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Following the call by Dhazan Samaj Committee, the villagers of Bhoma, Nagzar and Kali Mati took an oath in temple premises to protect village and foil the Government plans for highway expansion of the Village. The development came after land acquisition notice for 64 houses and two temples the Bhoma Locals in public meeting held at Sateri Temple premises showed their strength and shouted slogans saying Amcho Gao, Amka Zaay, Amkaa Zay…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Much to the dismay of industries in Goa, the Goa government on Sunday notified the minimum wages for different categories of workers from those employed in shops, agriculture etc to those employed in Commercial or industrial establishments. The minimum wage per day varies from Rs 407 per day to Rs 570 per day based on the skill set and type of sector. On average, a hike of Rs 100 has been introduced across categories. In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs. 105 is to be paid to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the Government of Goa has designated the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) as the nodal agency responsible for all tourism-related activities within the demarcated forest areas. “The Goa Forest Department, after discussion with the Government of India, has designated the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) as the nodal agency responsible for all tourism-related activities within the demarcated forest areas,” said Rane. He further said that GFDC will manage activities including waterfall circuits, trails, and treks. “Dr. Deviya Rane, Chairperson of GFDC, will chair a high-level meeting with Forest Department officials, and…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa’s first Chief Minister Bhausaheb Bandodkar was an institution and even though he is not amongst us, he is everywhere, said noted scientist Dr Raghunath Mashelkar. Dr Mashelkar, FRS giving his lecture said “Dr. Bhausaheb Bandodkar was an institution. Although he is no more, he is everywhere for us. Bhau helped Bahujan Samaj to take higher education in the State. Within a very few span of time Bhau spread education in society.” He said the most powerful equation scientists have created is E = F i.e. Education = Good future, according to me. Actual equation is not…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The ‘Hindu Jan Sangharsha Rally’ held in Panaji on Saturday demanded stringent laws against “Love Jihad” and Conversion of faith in Goa. This Rally was organized by all Hindu organizations under the banner of ‘Hindu Rashtra-Jagruti Andolan’. The ‘Hindu Jan Sangharsh Rally’ started from Azad Maidan in Panaji with_Dharmadhawaj pujan_. Subsequently, the rally continued on M.G. Road, Don Bosco Circle, Old Education Department, Cafe Aram and finally concluded at Azad Maidan. At this time, the National Spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Shri. Ramesh Shinde addressed the audience. The Union Government has informed the Rajya Sabha that 1,471…