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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI:The SC adjourned the contempt plea filed against Goa Govt officials & Tamnar in the alleged illegal felling of trees at Sangod post-vacation. “Supreme Court appeared severely unhappy with the felling of nearly 3,000 trees at Sangod when the matter came up for hearing today. Court was also unhappy that the matter was sought to be adjourned because Tushar Mehta (for Goa govt) was on his legs in another courtroom,” said Goa Foundation Director Claude Alvares. Alvares informed that Court refused to issue notice on the application filed by Tamnar requesting exemption from the Court’s 4.2.2015 order prohibiting…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The sarpanch post could not be filled as the two ladies who filed nominations never got seconder for the past four and half years. In a five-member panchayat, three elected are male panch members, and two are females. The Sarpanch post was reserved for a woman, but the three male Panchas did not second the ladies. Every time a lady panch-member filed nominations for the post, none of the male panch members supported it. Hence, the male deputy Sarpanch was ruling the Panchayat. Now for the first time, Anjali Anil Naik became sarpanch with a supporting lady…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Just ahead of the forthcoming Assembly polls, the politicians are busy jumping from one party to another for their political gains, irrespective of the voters’ sentiments. The voters, hit severely by the inflation and pandemic induced lockdowns, feel it is time to teach these jumping chickens lessons. The pandemic and inflation hit voters now question the Polticians what they had done to give them relief and upliftment when people were severely hit by pandemic and inflation. “We are waiting for elections date to teach lessons to Politicians, who are aiming of regaining power. These were the same…

Goemkarponn desk FATORDA: Indian Tigers Association (Goa) has filed a police complaint against West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee and also in the High Court of Bombay at Goa for showing utter disrespect to the Indian National Anthem under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and MHA order of 2015. “We have filed a police complaint against Mamata Banerjee and also in HC for showing utter disrespect to the Indian National Anthem under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and MHA order of 2015,” said Rahul Shanbag of Indian Tigers Association. He further…

Goemkarponn desk SANKHALIM: Two Post Graduate Diploma Management (PGD) students specializing in Big Data Analytics (BDA) at the premier B-school Goa Institute of Management (GIM) have been offered a starting package of Rs. 30.17 lakh per annum by an e-commerce giant at a campus placement drive at the state’s top B-school. The Rs. 30.17 lakh per annum package tops last year’s highest offer, which was 21 lakh per annum. With the campus recruitment drive still ongoing, the campus is excited about which student is poised to get the next big offer from a visiting recruiter. The PGDM in Big Data…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Finally, based on local youth and social activist complaints, the Department of Tourism has asked for an inquiry into illegal activities at Baina beach seashore. The activist had complained to various authorities, including MPT, Tourism, Mamlatdar etc, on the nefarious activities underway in a structure on the beach wherein access has been blocked to locals. Moreover, he says a false placard is being used to display names of top political leaders, claiming the structure is for inland ferry services. “Illegal immigrants are encroaching upon the seashore at Baina beach, obstructing local residents’ access and the tourist’s visitors…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Sports Authority of Goa has launched the first-ever “Learn to Play online Series “, a unique initiative to promote sports coaching through the online mode during the ongoing pandemic. The online Sports Coaching module aims to develop interest among youngsters in Cricket and educate sports professionals, Physical education teachers, enthusiasts etc., on various coaching aspects in Cricket. The 1st episode in Cricket can be viewed on the SAG Coaching Goa Youtube Channel by clicking the link below :- https://youtu.be/zGnbHbfADYI The online program is a complete guide on the history of the sport, specifications on apparel/equipment, basic…