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Goemakrponn desk PERNEM: The Katkari community is a nomadic tribe; they are poor people who live by wandering around the forests only. The tribe is known as the Vanarmari tribes. However, the word has not been used in recent times. For the last few years, the same people have been living in the forest near Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye College in Virnoda, Pernem. About five or six families have been living here for a long time. Living a tribal life, these people have no facilities, let alone huts made from forest woods and coconut leaves, their refuge. How do these people…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The fear of Aam Aadmi Party’s impact on Goa and Goan politics today was clearly visible in the CM Pramod Sawant’s Independence day address as he announced a free water scheme for Goans. After hearing this announcement Goans want to know what took the BJP so long ? It looks like the Kejriwal Model has not only arrived but is here to stay in Goa. BJP the party who refused to give anything free to its citizens has now started to fall in line purely out of the fear and the heat of AAP’s presence in Goa. This very…

Goemkarponn Desk Margao- Rapid PCR test is being demanded across countries, regardless of vaccination or antibody status and passengers are required to provide a Covid-19 Negative test certificate to board the international flight said GPCC President Girish Chodankar. Chodankar said as per our information, Air Arabia has stopped flights from Goa as there is no such facility for Goans and those boarding international flights from Goa. Due to this situation, passengers are being forced to cancel their pre-booked tickets and book fresh tickets via Mumbai where this facility is available at the airport. This causes financial loss because the refund…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the Calangute dead body case is being investigated in a prolific manner and that police are looking at minute details. “The case is being investigated in a prolific manner and i have personally called the Crime Branch to inquire about the investigation,” said CM Sawant on the sidelines of program. He further said that all statements are being recorded and that case investigation is still on. “Crime Branch is helping the police in the investigation, case is not shut,” he added The body of a 19-year-old woman was found on Calangute beach in…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: With waterlogging in the city being a annual trend during monsoons, the Corporation of the City of Panaji ( CCP) has decided to undertaking mapping of its drainage system to understand the sorry state of affairs. The decision was taken during the ordinary council meeting held on Monday, that also resolved to replace all the streetlights, within its jurisdiction, under Smart city Mission. Speaking to reporters post meeting, Mayor Rohit Monserratte said that the CCP, through Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) will undertake mapping of drains within its jurisdiction. He said CCP will work on improved…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Education Department has instructed the management of all the unaided Primary, Secondary & Higher Secondary Schools not to hike the school fees for the the academic year. The matter was discussed during the last Academic Year 2020-2021 and the circular for the same has been issued. “It is hereby instructed to the Management of all the Unaided Primary/Secondary/Higher Secondary Schools in the State of Goa, not to hike the school fees for the Academic Year 2021-2022. This is issued with the approval of the Government vide,” the education dept circular states During the present COVID-19 crisis the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte said that the entire conduct of the Monsoon Assembly Session was conniving and premeditated by the Government which is absolutely against the principles of Legislature. “The entire conduct of the Monsoon Assembly Session was conniving & premeditated by the Government which is absolutely against the principles of Legislature,” said Khaunte He further said that the entire business of this Undemocratic Assembly session should be rejected in totality and a full-fledged Assembly Session should be held at the earliest. Khaunte said that BJP avoided detailed discussions on COVID Mismanagement, Failure to anticipate & curtail…