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Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The recent cyclone and the rough sea waters thereafter have caused to wash away a large chunk of land on the seashore of Galgibagha, and if urgent steps are not initiated will result in irreparable damage to the coastline of Galgibagha beach the residents from here feel. Locals residing close to the beach are accusing the authorities as they see the sea surging more and more ahead towards their land, and their houses may get washed away soon, they said. Looking at the destruction of the Galgibagha beach Hilary Barreto, a resident of Galgibaga, posted a video…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: On July 23, the flash floods in Sattari taluka. Has left a trail of devastation even as the authorities are working on war footing to bring back normalcy. However, it is an uphill task to restore the collapsed houses. People have lost their livelihood, their lifetime earnings, savings, etc. Savaikar family in Advai, which has been hit severely by floods, has alleged that this is a man-made disaster. Union Minister Shripad Naik and Health Minister Vishwajit Rane inspected the completely demolished house of Sawaikar at Advai, Sattari, this morning. The family alleged that the current situation was…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Goa state immunization head Dr. Rajendra Borkar on Monday morning said that the Covishield vaccine may give lifelong immunity against Covid 19 virus. Borkar spoke to reporters alongside an Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight program organized at Chicalim Sub District Hospital by the Directorate of Health Services. ” As of yesterday, we can say that at least around 10 lakh people have been administered the first dose, taking their protection level to 60 percent while around 2.5 Lakhs have received their second dose and are now having protection level to around 80 percent. We feel this isn’t excellent…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The para-teachers from Goa in a protest have demanded that they be regularised in their service. “We will be here until our demands are met. We want our demands fulfilled now and not next year. ,” All Goa Para Teachers Association President said The teachers have been working on a contract basis for the last 10-12 years. Para-teachers are employed under the Goa Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan on an annual contract basis and are employed in government primary schools. They have been in service for the past 15 years and there are around 133 such teachers. Para-teachers are…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: The Kargil Victory Day celebrated”Vijay Divas” was celebrated by Goa Retired Soldiers Association, Valpoi. On this occasion, the president of this organization Krishna Majik and veterans from different parts of Goa were present. Speaking on occasion, Krishna Majik said that this is the first time such an event is being organized in Goa. “This is an attempt to send a good message to the youth signifying the victory,” he said. He assured that efforts would be made to create awareness on this day. He said that Kargil Victory Day is a great day. It can be called…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: In a major development, the Colva police have arrested four persons accused of raping two minor girls at Benaulim. The incident happed on Sanday early morning at 3:30 am, near the Taj hotel. The two girls were out with friends for birthday celebrations wherein the accused came as policemen. The friends of the victim girls were assaulted. All four accused raped both minor girls. The accused have been identified as Asif Hateli, Housing Board Gogal, Rajesh Mane, Gajanand Chinchinkar and Nitin Yabbal. The victims have filed a complaint with the Colva police station. Knowing the sensitivity of…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: The Bicholim MLA and the speaker, Rajesh Patnekar stated that they are trying to devise a permanent solution to floods in Sal village. Speaking to media persons after visiting Sal village, he told that the low-lying areas of Khalchawada in Sal is submerged underwater, and water entered several houses in the town. He said that because of Tillari and other factors, there is always a danger of flood in the village. “Because of heavy rainfall, there is a flood in the village. The people have suffered a loss to their household items, and also fields have been…