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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A Konkani Drama book titled Shodh Sukhacho based on family aspects, was released by Shri. Prakash Naik, Information officer of the Department of Information and Publicity, at a function organised by Ekdant Creation Ponda and Goa Marathi Academy at Ponda yesterday. The Drama Shodh Sukhacho is authored by Shri. Milind Mhadgut a well-known writer and recipient of the Goa State Cultural award. The function was also graced by Smt Amita Nayak Salatri noted film actor, Milind Mhadgut, Shri Namdev Shet, artist and recipient of State award, Shri. Salu Bhagat Executive Officer of Thrift Co-operative Association and Shri.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Panjim City Carnaval’s most happening venue The Samba Square is set to witness a pop-up bazaar that promises to be as quirky and colorful as the Carnaval itself. The pop-up bazaar will feature vendors, including boutiques with trendy fashion pieces, bakeries, natural beauty products, pieces of art and decor, food and well items, and so much more. Small business owners from across the state get an opportunity to showcase their innovative creations. This is also your chance to shop from artisans, farmers, small businesses, and local vendors. “We always aim to support small businesses, and our…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday condemned the killing of a 26-year-old Bajrang Dal activist in Karnataka as barbaric and claimed he was targeted for supporting the campaign against wearing hijab in educational institutes in the neighbouring state. The Bajrang Dal activist, Harsha, a resident of Seegehatti in Shivamogaa district, was attacked by a group of unidentified persons on Sunday night, following which he was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the murder, the Karnataka police have said. Reacting to the incident, Sawant wrote on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) Leader Durgadas Kamat today alleged that Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant wants to clear Police recruitment even before votes are counted on Mar 10 2022. Kamat also said that his party will seek legal remedy and move the High Court of Bombay at Goa. “CM Sawant wants to clear Police recruitment even before votes are counted on Mar 10 2022. It is learnt from reliable sources that moves are on to take permission from CEO and ECI to fast track recruitment,” said Kamat He further said that his party would take the legal…

Goemkarponn desk DABOLIM: A 26-year-old businessman from Delhi created a ruckus on a flight after it departed from Goa for Mumbai on Sunday morning and stood in the galley with his bag. He insisted on meeting the pilot, due to which the landing had to be aborted, and the plane had to make a “go around” before touching down at the Mumbai Airport. The man was arrested and subsequently granted bail. The incident took place on an IndiGo flight around 7 am after it left the Dabolim Airport for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Five minutes after the plane…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With authorities noticing some political functionaries trying to approach and influence postal ballot voters, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) today has warned of action against those found influencing postal ballot voters. “It has come to the notice of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer that some political functionaries are trying to approach voters on election duty and trying to exert undue influence on them to vote in their favour,” CEO said. The notice further states that it has been brought to the notice of voters, candidates and all concerned that as per the Representation of the People…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar today said that his party will take the help of like-minded secular winners if it falls short of numbers informing the state government. “We are confident of getting the highest number of seats. We also got excellent feedback from our candidates. The people of Goa have voted in favour of the change. If we are short of numbers, then we will surely take the help of like-minded and secular winners,” said CHodankar. He further said one thing the independent candidates must understand why was that they all fought against…