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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat today has urged Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant to take steps to give Rs 4 lakh compensation for each COVID-19 victim’s family. “In Goa, innocent CovidPatients died due to mismanagement of BJPGoa Govt. I stand in complete solidarity with our Leader Rahul Gandhi & urge Goa CM to take steps to give ₹4 Lakhs compensation for each Covid Victims family,” said Kamat. He further said that the welfare model of our Constitution provides our citizens with the basic right to education, health and other essential services. Along with this, our Constitution also…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A day after Goa Forward Party (GFP), Congress and Ind MLA Prasad Gaonkar sealed the alliance, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) Leader Mahua Moitra has termed the alliance as unholy. “The alliance between Goa Forward Party, Congress and Independent MLA Prasad Gaonkar is unholy, and the people of Goa should be aware of the same,” said Moitra in a video message She further said that INC (Congress) won 17 seats in Goa in 2017, BJP won only 13. Yet while AICC’s Digvijay Singh “observed”, BJP sealed the deal with GFP to form an unholy govt. “GFP suddenly…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With hills in the background and bounded by the blue water of the Arabian Sea, Anjuna Beach in Goa is a perfect spot for beach and adventure lovers. Amongst the most popular beaches in Goa, Anjuna has a rich past of hippie culture. The beach in Goa is an ideal choice for nature-buffs, who love to enjoy full moon parties during the New Year and Christmas season. Tourists on this very day rejuvenate themselves in a pleasurable atmosphere of the lucent full-moon casting a magic charm and the soft frothing waves snuggling their feet. All these bring a complete…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Central government has granted one-time relief by permitting construction of homestead/ residential houses up to 250 sq m by the owners of the private area (deemed forest) in Goa. The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has granted permission by imposing similar conditions as specified in the guidelines issued for Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA). The relaxation is granted following a request from the Chief Minister, Dr Pramod  Sawant, who in a letter sent to the Minister MoEF&CC had informed that 46 sq. km. has been identified as private forests in the state of Goa. Permission for residential…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FC Goa on Tuesday condemns the acts of premeditated vandalism that took place at the Salvador do Mundo Village Panchayat Ground, the Club’s practice ground since the start of the 2020/21 season by the members of the Panchayat led by newly elected Sarpanch, Antonio Fernandes. “The state of Goa has over 200 football fields spread across its land, and despite their presence, most of these grounds remain unused due to the poor ground conditions and the cost of maintenance. As a result, despite the state enjoying a rich heritage and appetite for football, many local talents continue…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Ritika Chelluri, Harsh Mane, Sriya Saraf, Sakshi K, Aryan Kumar and Aryaman Saraf won double crowns each, at the BPS State Sub Junior and Junior Ranking Badminton tournament organised by BPS Sports Club in collaboration with Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa. Nishant Shenai and Nidhi Desai emerged Under 19 Boys and Girls singles winners while Under 17 singles titles were clinched by Anish Kamath and Sriya Saraf. In Under 15 singles, Harsh Mane edged out Yash Desai to claim his third consecutive title of the season. Sakshi K similarly won her third consecutive…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa’s star sensation Tanisha Crasto along with her partner Ishaan Bhatnagar from Chhattisgarh, emerged Runners up in Mixed Doubles at the Scottish Open 2021 International Challenge Badminton Tournament, held at Glasgow, Scotland. Tanisha / Ishaan defeated the eight seeded Scottish pair of Alexander Dunn and Scociara Torrance 21-14, 21-11 in the quarter-finals, followed by a 21-19, 21-14 win over Denmark’s Jesper Toft / Denclara Graversen in the semi-finals. In the finals, the Indian pair, who are the reigning Junior National champions, went down to fifth seeds, Callum Hemming / Jessica Pugh (England), with a 21-15, 21-17 scoreline…