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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The much-awaited “Power Debate 2.0” between BJP’s Power Minister Nilesh Cabral and his counter part Aam Aadmi Party’s Satyendar Jain, which was finally hosted in Panaji on Monday evening, saw the later promising to provide 24×7 electricity to Goan consumers if voted to power failing which has assured that the Minister concerned would resign. Cabral on the other hand maintained that it is technically not possible. In his opening remarks, Jain stated, “Cheap and reliable electricity supply is a basic necessity and is the right of every Goan and it is the government’s duty to provide it.…

This year on 26th July we are completing 22 years of the victory of Kargil War. It is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas. The memories of that period come flashing back. How can one forget the loss of hundreds of comrades across the services, having sacrificed their lives for the Country. What happened to the families of those brave soldiers who gave their life for the country? Does anyone care? I vividly remember those days in May-June 1999. I had gone on transfer from INS Hansa and just joined my new unit INAS 550 in Kochi. I was settling down…

Goemkarponn desk CALANGUTE: While the State government continues to maintain that the curfew has been extended in the State following the COVID19 pandemic, the rule seems to be an exception to the high and mighty. With the decrease in COVID19 cases in the State, the tourists have once again begun to flock to the coastal State. But despite this, the government has maintained the restaurants and pubs and nightclubs should be closed by 9 p.m. However, there seem to be some exceptions to this rule as the establishments of the high and mighty were open way beyond 9 pm. The…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The recent cyclone and the rough sea waters thereafter have caused to wash away a large chunk of land on the seashore of Galgibagha, and if urgent steps are not initiated will result in irreparable damage to the coastline of Galgibagha beach the residents from here feel. Locals residing close to the beach are accusing the authorities as they see the sea surging more and more ahead towards their land, and their houses may get washed away soon, they said. Looking at the destruction of the Galgibagha beach Hilary Barreto, a resident of Galgibaga, posted a video…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: On July 23, the flash floods in Sattari taluka. Has left a trail of devastation even as the authorities are working on war footing to bring back normalcy. However, it is an uphill task to restore the collapsed houses. People have lost their livelihood, their lifetime earnings, savings, etc. Savaikar family in Advai, which has been hit severely by floods, has alleged that this is a man-made disaster. Union Minister Shripad Naik and Health Minister Vishwajit Rane inspected the completely demolished house of Sawaikar at Advai, Sattari, this morning. The family alleged that the current situation was…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Goa state immunization head Dr. Rajendra Borkar on Monday morning said that the Covishield vaccine may give lifelong immunity against Covid 19 virus. Borkar spoke to reporters alongside an Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight program organized at Chicalim Sub District Hospital by the Directorate of Health Services. ” As of yesterday, we can say that at least around 10 lakh people have been administered the first dose, taking their protection level to 60 percent while around 2.5 Lakhs have received their second dose and are now having protection level to around 80 percent. We feel this isn’t excellent…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The para-teachers from Goa in a protest have demanded that they be regularised in their service. “We will be here until our demands are met. We want our demands fulfilled now and not next year. ,” All Goa Para Teachers Association President said The teachers have been working on a contract basis for the last 10-12 years. Para-teachers are employed under the Goa Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan on an annual contract basis and are employed in government primary schools. They have been in service for the past 15 years and there are around 133 such teachers. Para-teachers are…