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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As the COVID-19 cases dipped in the state, the state government today allowed the schools to commence the physical classes. The state government said that school uniforms are not mandatory, and concession in timings may be given to students in the initial days when physical classes resume for grades 1 to 12 in Goa from February 21 after the coronavirus-induced break. On Monday, the sight of uniform-clad children going to schools with face masks was a common sight. However, the institutions have been asked to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. It was witnessed as various schools made parents sign…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Despite the 30 km per hour wind, coal is being handled extensively at the port of Mormugaon, leaving the people of Sada, Baina, and Vasco troubled with the coal dust. Citizens have expressed displeasure over this issue, and social activist Parashuram Sonurlekar has lodged a complaint with Goa State Pollution Control Board in this regard. Considering the higher wind speed in February and March, dust pollution is more likely to occur in the area along with the city of Vasco. Due to coal handling in Mormugaon port, Morgaon taluka faces coal dust pollution. Meanwhile, the Goa State…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) today has filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) against PSI Rushikesh Patil, attached to election cell North Goa for intimidating and forcing police personnel to vote specifically to a political party that is BJP “We have received several complaints from our candidates and other sources that PSI Rushikesh Patil, attached to election cell North Goa has been calling various Police personnel and intimidating /forcing them to exercise their voting on the postal ballot in his presence and also to a specific political party that is BJP,”. GPCC has requested…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: This year, in an attempt to recreate the beauty of traditions of our past and to herald the beginning of the Carnaval and the festivities to follow, the 2022 Panjim City Carnaval will witness the age-old Alvorada in action. Alvorada in Portuguese means “awakening” or “the sunrise”. The Alvorada is music played in a brass band by locals in Goa at the crack of dawn on the day of any feast to wake up the people and herald the good times to come during Carnaval. This peculiar style of music is known to reverberate through the villages…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Margao Municipal Council has acted against the illegal migrant vendors warning them to vacate the Old Madel market area. This drive was conducted on Friday evening by the municipal authority of Margao. Over the complaints of the locals from Margao, the municipality of Margao, headed by councillor Francis Jonnes and municipality staff, gave a strict warning to the illegal migrant vendors to vacate the old Madel market. In the past, migrant vendors have been indulged in creating a nuisance and unhygienic conditions near the marketplace. The councillor told the media that they(illegal migrant vendors) have been asked…

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Goemkarponn desk AAP Panaji candidate Valmiki Naik, AAP Valpoi candidate Satyavijay Naik, AAP Priol candidate Nonu Naik, AAP General secretary Upendra Gaonkar, AAP Joint Secretary Vignesh Apte and other leaders were present on the occasion. Earlier, in the morning AAP Goa Convener Rahul Mhambre paid floral tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mapusa. Mhambre said, “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, I offer my tributes and respects. Shivaji Maharaj is an epitome of courage, valor, social justice, and welfare for all”. “Shivaji Maharaj was a ruler ahead of his time…