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Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: No matter how difficult the situation is, some people do not give up. People who face adversity and stand on their own two feet become role models for others. This is once again evident from the success of Namrata Salgaonkar. “Her success in a tough situation is truly an example for others,” said her teacher Madhavi Gawandi. Namrata Ashok Salgaonkar, a Parsem High School student, Parsem, set an example by scoring 96% marks in the Class X examination. She was felicitated by Navchetana Yuvak Sangh Pedne and Phule-Shahu-Ambedkar Pratishthan Goa for her achievement. She was also given…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: The heavy rains in past one week have had a significant effect on the weekly Valpoi market Due to the poor response from people, the vendors have faced major losses. Tuesday is the weekly market of Valpoi town when people from rural areas come in large numbers for weekly shopping. However, it has been raining heavily for the past week; as a result, the number of vendors selling spices has also reduced. Consumers from rural areas did not show up at the market. Vendors said after the COVID19, now the rains are having major effect on their…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Government’s plan to allow resumption of iron ore mining activities in the State have been shunted down by the Supreme Court by dismissing the review petition challenging it’s earlier order of February 2018, that had set aside the renewals granted to 88 leases. The devision bench of the Supreme Court under Justice Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah while dismissing the plea of the State Government as well as the Vedanta Limited has said that it finds “no ligitimate grounds” for the review. The Goa Government delay of 20-26 months to file the…

Goemkarponn desk NEW DELHI: Dy Chief Minister Babu Kavlekar, who has been fighting for ST status to Dhangar samaj has expressed satisfaction over the Centre’s assurance on the issue and thanked the Central government for the positive response. Dr Pramod Sawant led Goa’s Dhangar community delegation and Dy CM Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar and met Home Minister Amit Shah. “The meeting was a successful one”, termed Dy CM Kavlekar. The positive stand taken by Home Minister Amit Shah will smoothen the future process of getting Dhangar community of Goa, it’s much deserving ST status,” said Dy CM Kavlekar. CM Dr Pramod…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P.S Sreedharan Pillai and Chief MInister Dr Pramod Sawant have extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa, particularly the Muslim brethren, on the auspicious festive occasion of Id-ul-Zuha. In his message, the Governor said “Id-ul-Zuha or Bakrid is also known as the feast of supreme sacrifice and is one of the most significant Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in order to submit to the will of God. All religions preach the universal values of love, peace and brotherhood. Let this festival foster the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: After Power Minister Cabral’s insistence to debate with Delhi’s power minister, Satyendra Jain minister of power accepted the debate. “Nilesh Bab, I heard u have said that u would like to debate with power minister of Delhi on AAP’s free and 24×7 electricity announcement. I accept ur challenge. I will be in Goa this Sunday. I hope Sunday 3 pm is ok with u for the debate. See you there,” Jain said on social media AAP leader and Delhi MLA Raghav Chaddha, on Monday, had accepted an invitation given last week by Goa Power Minister Nilesh Cabral…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: All Goa Private Bus Owners Association (AGPBOA) General Secretary Sudip Tamankar today has demanded postpontment of fitting digital meters for taxi’s saying that it was not specified according to the norms set by Supreme Court of India. He also said that AGPBOA on Sunday formed a taxi unit to take up their demands particularly the issue of fitment of digital meters for vehicles and inquiry against app-based taxi service. “What the state government is bulldozing all aspects and going against the Supreme Courts order. The state government has only finalised one seller and this is not correct,…