Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to treat teachers, who are engaged in Covid duties, as “frontline Corona Warriors” in all the States and UTs, at par with other employees. The ministry has also been directed to ensure that they get insurance and compensation equally at the earliest, and to release the amount of compensation and other service benefits to the deceased teachers at the earliest. Acting on a petition filed by seasoned human rights activist and lawyer from Supreme Court on civil rights, Radhakanta Tripathy, the…
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Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: The Dhruv Sports and Cultural Club, Parcem took a revolutionary step on the occasion of Revolution Day by cleaning the “Khajan Gundo” tourist spot, which is becoming infamous due to some mischievous activities and littered with alcohol bottles. With the help of the youth and locals in the village, the Dhruv Sports Club members collected each and every beer bottle which was thrown on the embankment, making sure there were no bottles left in the area. Khajan Gundo is frequented by locals as well as the tourists due to its scenic beauty. However, of late, it was…
Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: The fish vendors have expressed their displeasure over the Bicholim Muncipality’s act of making them sit outside the fish market. “Today we were told to come and sit near the fish market but instead of giving us place in the fish market shed we are made to sit in the open in rain” a fisher woman told. About 15 fish vendors who are presently sitting outside the fish market fear that they might get sick because of rain. “There are dogs and cattle who have spoiled the place inside the fish market. They are allowed inside but…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that there are certain politicians in the State who are well known for their ‘Fotingponn’ and who thrive on rumours. “There are certain politicians in the State who are well known for their ‘Fotingponn’, ones who thrive on rumours,’ said CM He further said that people of Goa are well acquainted by their traits to spread misinformation and to create panic. Sawant said all the MLAs, Ministers, leaders, irrespective of political affiliation, should join hands to create a revolution in the State. “We want to create a revolution in education, development,…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa government has issued notification imposing National Security Act (NSA) in the South Goa District for a period of 3 months. NSA proceedings are underway against 5 persons within South Goa jurisdiction. “The Government of Goa, having regard to the circumstances prevailing in South Goa District of the State of Goa, is satisfied that it is necessary so to do, hereby directs that during a period of three months from the date of commencement of this Order, the District Magistrate of South Goa may also exercise the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of said Section 3, within…
Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: AICC Incharge Dinesh Rao said that the Goa Congress party will take ideas from students for good governance. Rao was speaking at Goa Revolution Day function today. He said the freedom fighters sacrificed everything to protect the Identity of Goa. “We must work to fulfil their dreams of Model Goa. I am happy that the Essay Competition organized by Congress Party received overwhelming response from the students. Congress Party will take ideas from the students for preparing road map of good Governance after coming to power in 2022,” stated Rao. Former Union Minister Eduardo Faleiro, AICC Observer…
Goemkarponn Desk PERNEM: The committee of Ravalnath Panchayatan Temple of Virnoda Pernem Goa had filed a complaint that on 13/06/2021 theft took place in the temple. Accordingly Pernem Police visited the temple and conducted the detail investigation of the scene of offence wherein services of Dog squad and finger print expert were present and notice that accused person effected the entry from small window passage from rear side of the temple and committed theft of cash of Rs. 3,000/- from donation box. PI Dalvi further informed that they got a CCTV footage of accused committing theft wearing mask with covered…