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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Entertainment Society of Goa, in association with the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital, is organizing the 5th Goa Anti-Tobacco Film Festival on 31st May 2023. The aim of this festival is to select Ad Films to spread the message of the harmful effects of tobacco use and its ill effects, to decrease the occurrence of Oral Cancer and heart disease and to promote film art through the non-profit screening of these films. The ultimate objective is to render Goa smoke-free. This festival will be held in two sections, the Goa section…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Locals at Curti Khandepar have pointed out the attention of authorities to overflowing natural drains with wastewater at Zingdimaal Curti Hill, which is causing a nuisance and stench smell in the area. The nullah turned black due to the discharge of domestic water. Rocky Dias said that some years back, the locals had even complained about illegal houses at Zigdimaal Hills. He said there is no proper disposal system here, and migrants settled here to release their domestic household waste, including urine, into natural drains meant for carrying rainwater. People have connected their waste connection into…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: A strange case has surfaced wherein a Kerala-native man, who reportedly went missing eight months ago and was presumed dead and even cremated, was found alive and well in Goa on Wednesday. The man went missing on July 7, 2022, from his home and was untraceable for months despite many efforts. Madhya Pradesh Shocker: ‘Dead Man’ Found Sleeping in His Quarters, Suspense Continues Over Body Recovered From Railway Tracks. According to a report published by the Times of India, the man was identified as Deepak Balakrishnan Kandi, a 36-year-old resident of Meppayur, Kozhikode. The family members of…

   SURAJ NANDREKAR PANAJI: After the approval of the Detailed Project Report (D.P.R.) of Karnataka for the Kalsa Bhandari projects on Mhadei, Goa’s only option to retain the lifeline is the Supreme Court. Especially after being cold-shouldered by Central Government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Goa’s only hope relies on Supreme Court, wherein it has filed two Contempt Petitions and One Special Leave Petition along with two Interlocutory Applications (I.A.s) and one Disobedience Petition in MWDT. The Goa Government has so far said that the case has not been listed due to COVID and maintained…

Goemkarponn desk FATORDA: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai today said that his party will stand by the Chinchinim locals on the issue of highway expansion. Locals from Chinchinim today called on GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai on the issue of Highway expansion. “Chinchinim are facing issues. We will stand by them and give all possible help, said Sardesai. He further said that the Village Panchayat of Chinchinim-Deussua has requested him to intervene in the Highway Expansion issue at Chinchinim. “This government just doesn’t want to listen to the people, after the Bhoma-Corlim issue, now villagers from…

Goemkarponn desk MANDREM: In a shocking incident, unknown miscreants fled with gold ornaments and cash from a resort room at Mandrem. As per information, the miscreants fleeced with gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 2.5 lakhs and cash of Rs 45,000 from the occupant’s room. A complaint has been registered with the Pernem Police station. Police said that an investigation into the matter is on. “We are currently questioning the hotel staff and other people from the resort,” sources from police said.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced that the state government will give free surgical treatment to students with specs if necessary. “Free surgical treatment will be given by Govt. Of Goa to students with spectacles if necessary,” said CM He further said free eye check-ups for 2.10 Lakh students of 1st to 10th Std and Training Program for Teachers under the Vision For All programme. “The Training Programmes for Teachers was held at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali and Rajiv Kala Mandir, Ponda,” he added. Sawant said that Goa will be the first state in the country to screen…