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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: “Our first Chief Minister, Late Bhausaheb Bandodkar, always had a vision for empowering Bahujan Samaj. It is the duty of every citizen to fight for the rights of Bahujan Samaj and Dalits. If demanding justice for them is a crime under the insensitive BJP Government, i will do it again and again,” stated Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat. He offered floral tributes at the Samadhi of former CM Dayanand Bandodkar at Miramar and later garlanded his statue in Panjim. Marcaim MLA Sudin Dhavlikar, Vice Chairperson of Margao Dipali Sawal, Mapuca Councillor Sudhir Kandolkar, Margao Councillors Damodar Shirodkar,…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: The body of a young woman was found in a semi-nude state at Calangute beach in North Goa. Police has confirmed that Post-mortem conducted on the body found at Calangute beach confirms that death of the girl was due to drowning. “A woman was found dead on the shore of Calangute beach. The body has been identified by the father and the same has been sent for post-mortem in the morning. Post-mortem conducted on the body found at Calangute beach confirms that death of the girl was due to drowning, ” said Calangute Police Inspector Nolasco Raposo…

Valerie Afonso, President of Goencho Avaaz Youth Wing Recently, the youth of Goa have marked their presence in various environmental and political issues. From protests to flash mobs, meeting MLAs to making presentations at public hearings, I am proud to say that the youth have played an energetic and inspiring role in the fight to save Goa. Now that elections are round the corner, the youth are wondering what the fate of Goa will be next year. This is all the more important as Goa seems to be experiencing a series of challenges. When the entire world is striving forward…

Key Highlights…. Eleven water samples were analyzed for contamination of Microplastics. . Tap water samples were collected from residential areas of Margao, Panjim, Mapusa, Marcel and Canacona in Gos Pre and post-treated water samples were collected from Assonora, Opa and Salzulim water treatment plants in Goa. MPs were detected in all tap water samples as well as water samples collected from different WaterTreatment Plants. 288 MP particles were found in water samples 26 different polymer types were found • Fibre was the most dominant category found in both tap water and treatment plant samples Highest level of microplastic abundance was…

Goemkarponn desk In a veiled attack on the Aam Aadmi Party, the BJP has last week made two false claims. First, that the AAP Govt in Delhi burdens citizens with high taxes, the second that the Sawant Sarkar is number one in Govt school infrastructure. Speaking to the Press today, AAP spokesperson Valmiki Naik with AAP leader Adv Sushma Gaude today punctured these claims and asked the BJP to stop misleading Goenkars in the name of politics. Aam Aadmi Party has said it is a sign of fear in the BJP that it is bringing national leaders to Goa to…

In these pandemic times, when local businesses are hit hard, Govt begins cancelling permits for non-fitment of Digital meters. Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho’s announcement of free digital meter fitment remains only on paper. SURAJ NANDREKAR/ Goemakrponn PANAJI: Even as the transport Minister Mauvin Godinho assured waiving off the 50 p.c of digital meter fitting charges, the Transport Department has gone ahead and started cancelling taxi permits for the vehicles which have not fitted the meters. The Order issued by the Director of Transport Rajan Satardekar says that as per Rule 140 of Goa Motor Vehicle Rules, 1991, the fitment of…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: IN what could be termed as a sheer waste of public money, the fruit, vegetable and flower market in the Valpoi municipal area, built at the cost of crores of rupees, lies in a pathetic condition. This project worth crores of rupees seems to have become a white elephant. The traders selling fruits, flowers, and vegetables have started their business on footpaths in various municipal areas. Similarly, unauthorized fruit vendors have mushroomed in many places in the municipal area. The local vendors say the situation has arisen as the Municipality has failed to act. It is learned…