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Christanand Pednekar/Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: Lakhs of rupees have gone down the drains as the Curchorem and Quepem markets are without CCTV cameras. The main component is CCTV cameras installed by the MPLAD scheme a few years back to keep watch on the town’s day-to-day happenings that were left without maintenance, which subsequently led to CCTVs non-functional. Locals felt that CCTV cameras in today’s era play a vital role in aiding policing agencies to track crimes, traffic violations and keeping an eye on suspicious activities. In Quepem and in Curchorem, an important issue is that the prime locations from both these…

Our daughters, mothers and sisters are not safe; they still not free to go out at their discretion. In 60 years, we see several rapes and murders, but the State Chief Minister blames parents for not controlling children. Is this called Liberation? The Chief Minister, who is in charge of law and order, fails miserably and blames the parents. Is this what we have achieved in the last 60 years? A Mapusa girl Siddhi Naik’s body is found in a semi-nude position six months ago, but the top Police Force in the Country, according to CM, fails to even get…

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday extended greetings to the people of Goa on the 61th anniversary of the state’s liberation. Goa was liberated from around 450-year-long Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961. Kejriwal tweeted on Sunday saying “on the historic 61st liberation day, my best wishes to the people of Goa. Salute to all the people who made heroic sacrifice to liberate Goa from colonial tyranny. It’s time to liberate Goa from corrupt politics”. Meanwhile, AAP Goa Convenor Rahul Mhambre paid homage to our freedom fighters at Hutatma Smarak at Patradevi. Mhambre said,…

Goemkarponn desk Vasco: A 60 km cycle ride was organised by the Goa Naval Area in association with tri-Goa on 19 December 2021 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the liberation of Goa. Around 500 riders, including serving and retired naval personnel and cycling enthusiasts from Goa participated in the event. The ride was conducted in four routes commencing from Margao, Ponda, Panaji and Vasco-da-Gama as per the available information. Rear Admiral Philipose G Tinkesh Kaushik, a differently-abled fitness trainer, was felicitated by FOGA during the event. At 9 years of age, Tinkesh faced grave adversities due to a tragic…

Goemkarponn desk CHINCHINIM: Cuncolim Police today have arrested one for unfurling the Indian Tri-Colour without authority. The person has been identified as Malcolm Pereira and is a resident of Chinchinim. “The said person hoisted the flag without authority; he has been handed over to the police. This took place at village panchayat when everyone was getting ready to unfurl the flag.” sources said. The Cuncolim Police are now in the process of registering an offence on Periera. People present at the venue claimed that he went to the podium and directly hoisted the flag without contacting the concerned authorities. Further…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: On the occasion of 60th Goa Liberation Day, the Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, said that his government’s every decision is in the interest of the State and its people. He also said that his government believed in Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas irrespective of caste and religion. “My government takes all decisions in the interest of the State and its people irrespective of caste and religion. My government believes in Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas.,” said CM Sawant He further said that successive governments, all through 1961, have contributed their best to ensure the development path and see…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: On the Diamond Jubilee occasion of the liberation of Goa, Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area, laid a wreath at the war memorial at INS Gomantak on 19 December 2021. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented, and a two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect for the supreme sacrifice made by brave sailors of the Navy during the operation that led to the liberation of Goa. The war memorial at INS Gomantak was constructed in memory of the seven young and gallant sailors that laid down their lives on 18…