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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: “Actors are not born. My first acting stint in a school play was a disaster. But my father gifted me flowers in the evening for trying my best”. Renowned actor Anupam Kher said this in the Masterclass he conducted on ‘Performing for Screen and Theatre’ on the sidelines of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today in Goa. Anupam Kher narrated his life story of becoming a successful actor, though he came from a modest background. His childhood was in Shimla, where he lived in a joint family, which he called a blessing, as there…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Former GPCC President Girish Chodankar has urged the Government of Goa to consider shifting the controversial IIT project to Comunidade land at Sancoale, which was leased out to M/S Birla in 1968. He further said since the farmers are opposing the project and the central government also opined that land of 7 lakh square metres identified by the state government at Sanguem is inadequate for the task. In contrast, the requirement is 12 lakh square metres. Chodankar said Sancaole Comunidade had leased 55 lakhs sq mt land to M/S Birla, and they do not need the particular…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas challenged Environment Minister Nilesh Cabral to start the process of rejuvenation of River Sal within two days. Viegas said the Minister for Environment is merely shifting the focus as he cannot handle and address public issues due to the burden of multiple portfolios allocated to him. He further demanded that the Chief Minister ask Cabral to resign and step down from the Ministry voluntarily. Stating that discharging raw sewerage directly into River Sal is a criminal violation inviting criminal action, Viegas alleged the Minister for Environment is the responsible authority.‘If he is incapable,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a three-word reply to the drug overdose case at Anjuna, Chief Minister said, “matter is under investigation.” The Calangute police are investigating a suspected case of a drug overdose, which came to light following an attempt to hush up the incident by a doctor from Varanasi allegedly in connivance with a local doctor. According to information, on November 19, a couple from North India checked into a high-end hotel in coastal North Goa and the same night, they partied at a nightclub at Anjuna. After they returned to the hotel, the couple did not come out…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a relief for power consumers in Goa, the one-time settlement scheme for payment of pending power bills is back with six-month validity. The state Cabinet on Wednesday approved the re-introduction of the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for Electricity Bills in a Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. The scheme aims to collect the pending power dues running into Rs 402 crore. “The scheme would be in operation for the next six months,” Sawant said. The CM said the scheme was introduced earlier this year but at that time many people didn’t avail of it. As…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed on Wednesday that 1250 youth will get appointment letters on Thursday at Raj Bhavan during Rozgar Mela. Addressing media persons post the Cabinet meeting CM Sawant said that the joining letter would be for the police department, Fire department, Planning and Statistics department and agriculture department. “PM Narendra Modi has given his video message for this programme. The function will be held between 10.30 am to 11.40 am, at Darbar hall in Raj Bhavan, tomorrow,” he said. He said that those who have got messages for joining must be present with…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that as per the directions of the High Court, the government has initiated the process for granting licences for Sand and Laterite Mining. Addressing media persons post the Cabinet meeting CM Sawant said the traditional sand mining and laterite mining process has been streamlined, and both licences are being issued. “As per the directions of the High Court, the National Institute of Oceanography has given us clearance for granting sand mining licences in Chapora river,” he said. He said as per the approval, they have begun the process of giving licences…