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  The BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Goa unopposed, creating a history of sorts in Goan politics. Goemkarponn Editor Suraj Nandrekar speaks to the newly elected MP about his priorities, party politics, opposition charges and the defection of Congress MLAs. Excerpts….  Suraj Nandrekar (SN): Congratulations Sadanandbab, you have created history in Goan politics by becoming the first candidate to win Rajya Sabha elections unopposed. How is the feeling? Sadanand Shet Tanavade (SST): First thing there is a kind of satisfaction. Reaching position of Rajya Sabha member from being a simple BJP…

*SP North Nidhin Valsan says police have managed to prevent 10-12 burglaries across Goa Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: North Goa SP Nindhin Valsan today said that North Goa Police has arrested an interstate criminal who was specialized in burglaries. Addressing the media, SP North said that the North Goa Police has done a good job by arresting an interstate criminal Satpal Sharma a native of Punjab. “He is from Punjab but resides in Bangalore. It has been found that he travels to different states for house thefts. He is specialized is house breaking and stealing items from house,” said Valsan The…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: As world is celebrating Tiger Day today, in Goa there is a debate going on over declaration of Mhadei wildlife sanctuary to Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary corridor as tiger reserve. The High Court on July passed a strong order directing Goa government to declare tiger reserve within three months, the BJP-led regime is not in favour and is exploring various options to defeat the order. Tigers have been observed in the Goa region of the Western Ghats over the years. Six tiger sightings were reported in Goa by the forest department in 2022. Although the number of resident…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Women’s rights groups, human rights groups, and concerned citizens of Goa, have written to the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Chief Minister of Manipur to register our strong protest against the stripping, parading and molestation of Kuki tribal women in Manipur and the gender-based violence experienced by all women in that State during the last more than two months. “We also register our protest against the visible inaction or delay in action by the State even though an FIR, we learn, was registered as far back as the first week of May. We note with anguish that…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Sandesh Jhingan and Udanta Singh were frequently in the spotlight as the Indian national team competed in the SAFF Championships at the beginning of this month as the Blue Tigers advanced unbeaten from Group A to the knockout stages. The team continued to flourish in the semifinal match against Lebanon and the championship match against Kuwait as well, leading India to win their ninth championship in the competition’s 14 previous iterations. Twenty days later, Jhingan and Udanta have already adapted well to their new club, FC Goa, and their training camp. When they arrived at the Gaurs’…

SURAJ NANDREKAR We are in the midst of the much-awaited Monsoon Session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. After a long time, Goa is witnessing a long Assembly session. In the 18-day session, nine days have already passed but what was being hyped as a big battle between the Ruling and Opposition on burning issues, we are left disappointed as it has turned out to be a damp squib with not even one healthy discussion on any issues. In the nine days so far, the leaders (irrespective of political affiliations) have made charges, counter-charges and raised the issues. The Chief Minister…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The State Government has decided to provide 100 percent Renewable based electricity supply to all demand sectors by 2050 said Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant . He was speaking after inaugurating two day workshop on Sustainable Energy and Environmental solution for the industries of Goa collaboratively organized by United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME),Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) ,Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) and Global Environmental Facility (GEF) today at Panjim. Chief Minister said that Renewable Energy and energy efficiency intervention will soon be introduced and implemented in…