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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Progressive Front of Goa has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do a rethink on the Education system. The PFG in a leter has said that the the whole mechanism of education at all level have been miserably failed due to COVID19 pandemic. “The students have almost lost one academic year of 2020-21 and we are unaware about the coming academic year of 2021-22,” PFG said. The suggestions to the education system are drafted by Pandurang Nadkarni, former chairman of Goa Board, Prof Shashikant Sardesai, former principal of Dempo College of Commerce & Economic, Prof Prajal…

Goemkarponn desk CHOPDEM: Ports Minister Michael Lobo assured the Agarwada-Chopdem locals to move teh floating jetty out from Chapora river if the locals desire so. Villagers and fisherman from Agarwada-Chopdem village, headed by ZP member Satish Shetgaonkar and Ex ZP Member Deepak Kalangutkar, met the minister for Captain of Ports Michael Lobo and requested to change the plan of having floating jetty at Chopdem. In a written memorandum villagers said that this move of the government will destroy the livelihood of the locals along the Chapora river side. They stated that Chapora river is main source of income for the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Foundation has slammed the State government decision to keep the Public Hearing of CZMP in peak monsoon season. The Goa Foundation has also come down heavily on Government for allowing just 15 minutes time for each speaker. “Opting for open air hearings during the month of July when rains are generally heaviest is probably related to the desire of the GCZMA and the Goa government to ensure minimal participation in the public hearings. This is to be deplored,” he said. Goa Foundation said it strongly objects to the limit of 15 minutes imposed on every…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The coast saw two individuals being rescued at Zalor and Ashwem beach over the last two days. Both were caught up in rip currents. At Zalor Beach a 62 years old lady from Russia entered into the sea with her friend. Experiencing a sudden change in the water levels, the victim found herself in danger. As she attempted to return to the shore, she was unable to swim. Her friend immediately alerted Drishti lifesaver Lavu Gaonkar for help. He rushed to her aid and secured her with a Jetski and brought her ashore. The victim was brought…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: In a suspected case of fratricide, 50 year old Sagar Naik was detained on Tuesday night for his brother’s death in their house at Vaddi Wada, Kundaim, in Ponda. Sagar was convicted for his elder brother’s murder in 2012 and was released in 2016. As per police, Sagar’s wife found her brother-in-law Prabhakar, 41, in a pool of blood and thereafter she called 108 ambulance and the medical staff declared him dead. Police team led by DySP Nelson Albuquerque rushed to the spot and detained Sagar. “Sagar had sent his three children out in the evening and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: State government has modified its curfew order and permitted conduct of examination for college students, online teaching and also holding of competitive examinations during curfew period. Goa government today issued a corrigendum to its curfew relate order issued on June 6. As per the new order Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutes will continue to remain closed. “However examination of college students, online teaching and holding competitive examinations will be permitted with the approval of the government,” states the order The academic year 2021-22 will start in Goa on June 21 and a decision on the mode…

Goemkarponn desk Villagers and fisherman from Agarwada-Chopdem village headed by ZP member Satish Shetgaonkar and Ex ZP Member Deepak Kalangutkar on Tuesday met the minister for Captain of Ports Michael Lobo and requested to change the plan of having floating jetty at Chopdem. In a written memorandum villagers said that this move of the government will destroy the livelihood of the locals along the chapora river side. They stated that chapora river is main source of income for the fishing community and youths of Mandrem Constituency and if the floating jetty is installed, then it’s going to affect the movement…