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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: If the Government wants to revive the paddy cultivation, then the Government and its officials need to understand the ground level, the farmers have said. Every year there has been a decline in paddy cultivation, with most of the paddy fields are now kept fallow for various reasons, including the high cost of paddy cultivation and incase of natural calamity, including heavy rains, farmers suffer major losses. Some two decades ago, most Ponda taluka farmers were seen in their fields engaged in paddy cultivation activities, growing bumper crops; however, in recent years, there has been a rising…

Neha Masurkar, Psychologist Experiencing abuse and neglect in childhood can lead to adverse outcomes in adulthood. Child abuse and neglect refers to any behaviour by parents, caregivers, other adults or older adolescents outside the norms of conduct and entails a substantial risk of causing physical or emotional harm to a child or young person. Such behaviours may be intentional or unintentional and can include acts of neglect and abuse. The consequences of experiencing child abuse and neglect will vary considerably. For some adults, the effects of child abuse and neglect are chronic and debilitating; other adults have fewer adverse outcomes,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that no decision has been taken yet to re-open primary and high schools. “As of now, no decision has been made to re-open primary and high schools. A task force meeting will happen, and a decision will be taken,” said CM Sawant on the sidelines of a government function. He further said that the matter is under consideration of the Government. “Schools will be opened after the decision of the Covid Task Force,” said CM Sawant. Sawant said that those teachers who have not taken the vaccination would have to produce a…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Even as the elections are three months away, the poster war of politicians can be witnessed in Ponda with politicians from various parties wising their voters at several prime spots in the City. Senior politicians and Ponda MLA Ravi Naik too displayed photos giving Diwali greetings to people, and not surprisingly, his poster does not have any party symbols. His Son Ritesh Naik, who joined BJP, has the party symbol of lotus and senior BJP leaders on his poster displayed at various places. BJP Ponda block Vishwanath Dalvi also displayed his photo with a party symbol. Congress…

Goemkapronn desk PONDA: A cow was found injured this morning at Kavlem hilly area with wounds on her mouth and tongue. Locals suspect she might be injured after chewing a locally made bomb. Animal lover Sanket Narvekar, who rescued the cow, sent it to Dhyan Foundation at Zambavalim. He said about the incident that he suspected the cow of being injured after she chewed a local bomb meant for poaching wild boar. He said locals had informed him about the incident. The cow was moving in an area in injured condition, following which locals informed him, and he rushed for…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Former Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) Uday Madkaikar has charged current Mayor Rohit Monserrate of bulldozing every agenda of the corporation. Madkaikar also charged Monserrate of being hand in gloves with the builder lobby. “National Theatre issue is pending since 2006. They want settle with the lease owner. The Mayor is is hand in gloves with the builder lobby.” said Madkaikar. He further said that it was discussed of conducting a hearing and come at a conclusion but the Mayor just want to bulldoze and sell the property. “This is family raj politics, he has…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The petrol and diesel prices will increase again in the coming months, says energy expert Narendra Taneja on Thursday. Speaking to ANI, Taneja said, “It is to understand that we import oil. It is an imported commodity. Today, we have to import 86 per cent of our total oil use. The prices of oils are not in the hands of any government. Both petrol and diesel are de control commodities. In July 2010, Manmohan Singh’s government implemented the deregulation on petrol. In 2014, the government decontrolled diesel.” He said the COVID pandemic is the major reason for…