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Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: The Kargil Victory Day celebrated”Vijay Divas” was celebrated by Goa Retired Soldiers Association, Valpoi. On this occasion, the president of this organization Krishna Majik and veterans from different parts of Goa were present. Speaking on occasion, Krishna Majik said that this is the first time such an event is being organized in Goa. “This is an attempt to send a good message to the youth signifying the victory,” he said. He assured that efforts would be made to create awareness on this day. He said that Kargil Victory Day is a great day. It can be called…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: In a major development, the Colva police have arrested four persons accused of raping two minor girls at Benaulim. The incident happed on Sanday early morning at 3:30 am, near the Taj hotel. The two girls were out with friends for birthday celebrations wherein the accused came as policemen. The friends of the victim girls were assaulted. All four accused raped both minor girls. The accused have been identified as Asif Hateli, Housing Board Gogal, Rajesh Mane, Gajanand Chinchinkar and Nitin Yabbal. The victims have filed a complaint with the Colva police station. Knowing the sensitivity of…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: The Bicholim MLA and the speaker, Rajesh Patnekar stated that they are trying to devise a permanent solution to floods in Sal village. Speaking to media persons after visiting Sal village, he told that the low-lying areas of Khalchawada in Sal is submerged underwater, and water entered several houses in the town. He said that because of Tillari and other factors, there is always a danger of flood in the village. “Because of heavy rainfall, there is a flood in the village. The people have suffered a loss to their household items, and also fields have been…

Goemkarponn Desk DABOLIM: An area of three kilometers from the perimeter of Naval Installations in Goa is designated as ‘No Fly Zone’. All individuals and civil agencies are prohibited from flying any aerial drones within these zones for any reason. The utilization of drones is governed by guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs as amended from time to time. Approval from the Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA) is to be obtained through the Digi Sky website (www.dgca.nic.in), and a copy of the approval letter is to be submitted to Headquarters Goa Naval Area or the concerned Naval station…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: State government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till August 2, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Sunday. The curfew was first imposed on May 9 this year and has been extended several times since then. “The State Level Curfew Order will be extended upto 7AM, 2nd August 2021,” CM Pramod Sawant tweeted. During previous relaxations, shops and malls were allowed to remain open from 7 am to 6 pm. Saloon and outdoor sports complex/stadium were also permitted to remain open. Gyms were allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity. Religious places were also allowed to open, not more than…

Goemkarponn desk The Power Minister of Delhi Honorable Satyendar Jain arrived in Goa in advance for his debate with BJP Goa power minister Nilesh Cabral  & took to meeting Goans who would gain the most from AAP’s power Guarantee. Jain met women’s groups in Curchorem, Nilesh Cabral’s constituency & Farmers in Saligao. Women of Goa are directly impacted by the rise in electricity tariffs & price rise whereas Goan farmers are suffering due to lack of support from the Govt on multiple issues from field destruction to support for crops management. Jain highlighted that despite plans being made Goa still…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: With state assembly elections in Goa due early next year, BJP national chief JP Nadda has asked party unit to have an outreach program for the minority community. Nadda also announced that the BJP will contest the 2022 assembly polls under Pramod Sawant as the Chief Minister’s face. “I am very optimistic and happy the way party has progressed in last four and half years; BJP party in Goa has taken a big leap from 2017 till now; I have advised MLAs and Party to reach out to minority community,” said Nadda addressing the press conference in…