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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Former judge Ferdin Rebello said that forests, hills and rivers belong to the people and the government only acts as a trustee, not an owner of natural resources. Speaking at the ‘Enough is Enough’ meet in Canacona, Rebello criticised the government for overstepping its authority and said that under the public trust doctrine, natural resources such as forests, hills and rivers are the people’s rights. “The government is not the private owner but only a trustee on behalf of the people. It cannot take away the rights of the people under the doctrine of trust,” he said,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Education has informed that the Supreme Court of India has issued directions to all educational institutions regarding menstrual hygiene facilities in schools. According to the directive, every school must provide functional, gender-segregated toilets with proper water connectivity. Toilets must also have handwashing facilities with soap and water available at all times. Schools have also been directed to provide oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins manufactured in compliance with ASTM D-6954 standards free of cost to girl students. These napkins should be easily accessible, preferably through sanitary napkin vending machines installed within toilet premises. Where installation is not…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Just as the people of South India promote their regional languages, there is a need to support and promote Konkani films and music, said dignitaries at the unveiling of the poster, music, and teaser of the upcoming Konkani feature film ‘Umesh’, held at the Maquinez Palace, Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) on Sunday. Former India A and IPL cricketer Swapnil Asnodkar attended the function as the special guest, while international singer and fadista Sonia Shirsat was the guest of honour. The film is produced by Gurunath Atmaram Patade and directed by Vardhan Vijaykumar Kamat under the banner…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Monday said that the decision to pass the budget without a ‘Vote on Account’ is a glaring example of the Dadagiri the BJP has imbibed through sheer arrogance of power. “This act is not only an insult to the people of Goa but also a blatant assault on democracy,” he said. “Since coming to power, the BJP has consistently curtailed the Opposition’s role by reducing the number of Assembly sittings. This session, originally scheduled for 14 days, was abruptly cut short to just seven sittings under the pretext of the Code…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Lifesavers of Drishti Marine rescued five persons from drowning and provided first aid to five beachgoers during the weekend at several beaches and at Dudhsagar Falls. At Ashwem Beach, a 29-year-old tourist from Bengaluru was rescued after being caught in deep waters about 50 metres from the shore. Lifesavers Rupesh Kerkar and Nagesh Sarang brought him safely back using a rescue tube and rescue board. At Baga Beach, an 18-year-old tourist from Gujarat was rescued after being caught in a flash rip current while swimming. Lifesavers Shubham Naik and Ramashish Rajbhar carried out the rescue operation. At…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: A case of alleged abandonment of a pet dog has been reported in Colva after a German Shepherd was found living on the streets for nearly six months. According to local residents, the dog had been roaming in the area without proper care or supervision from its owner. During this period, locals stepped forward to provide food and basic care to ensure the animal’s survival. Residents recently raised concerns when the alleged owner returned to the area after months, prompting them to approach authorities regarding the prolonged abandonment of the pet. Acting on the complaint from locals,…

Team Goemkarponn Consua: A 22-year-old worker died after a coconut tree reportedly uprooted while he was plucking coconuts at Consua. According to Goa Police, a wireless message was received from Goa Medical College and Hospital on March 15 stating that Nawin Soreng (22), a resident of Benaulim and a native of Jharkhand, had died while undergoing treatment. Enquiries revealed that Soreng had been hired to pluck coconuts in a property at Consua. While he had climbed the coconut tree to pluck coconuts, the tree suddenly bent and uprooted from the ground, causing him to fall and sustain serious injuries. He…