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Panaji: The short-4-day session of the Goa legislative Assembly began today with an even shorted address of the Goa Governor Bhagat Singh Khoshyari, who just read two paragraphs and tabled the speech citing health issues. The Governor speech tabled makes no mention of uprisings in the State on coal, IIT Goa, Mining, Mhadei etc. The Speech makes just passing mentions on Mining and Mhadei. “”At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Chief Minister and his Cabinet Colleagues, State Executive Committee headed by the Chief Secretary, all front line Covid warriors, Officers and officials who successfully controlled the spread…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Opposition benches today protested on the floor of the House with black hoardings after the Governor’s Speech shouting slogans against coal. The opposition attended the assembly Session wearing black bands. The opposition immediatly after the session started shouting slogans says “Amka Naka Amka Naka Goyant Amka Kollso Naka’ meaning we dont need coal in Goa. Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai said that the the most important issue of coal handling in the state should have been brought up in assmebly and dicussed it, “We condemn this,” said Sardesai Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat said that the…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Manohar (Babu) Azgoankar today said that the state government has not taken any decision at the moment to hold the annual carnival celebrations in the state. “As present we have not takenany decsion regarding holding of carnival celebrations in the state,” said Azgoankar speaking to reporters Goa Carnival is a three- to four-day long festival preceding the season of lent (February), marking the season of exhilaration, merrymaking and mayhem before Catholics start fasting and abstinence. The history of Goa Carnival can be traced back some 500 years ago to the time when the Portuguese settlers…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: In a tragic incident, a 28 year old youth Alister Vaz from Agalli Fatorda expired after being injured while playing football. He was rushed to a private hospital but was declared brought dead.. His body has been preserved at Monte morgue and postmortem will be conducted tomorrow.. Fatorda Police investigating the matter.. It is learnt that the ball or a player kick landed in his groin area but he got up and then collapsed. Alister had got married just two months ago.

Goemkarponn desk Valpoi: Within hours of issuance of proclamation for Mhadei Wildlife Santuary, Valpoi MLA said the government has withdrawn the notification due to clerical error. “It is observed that there is a clerical error in the notification issue and in view of the above the said proclamation dated 19/01/2021 stands withdrawn with immediate effect,” the order issued says. Addressing a press conference on the issue in Valpoi, Rane said that some political leaders are just instigating people for vested interests. “I will not allow the proclamation to be implemented in Sattari. We have issued an order withdrawing the same.…

Goemkarponn desk Bambolim: The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India, Goa has conferred Shri Biswajit Chatterjee, veteran actor, producer, director and singer of Hindi and Bengali cinema, with the Indian Personality of the Year Award, in Goa today, January 24, 2021. The award has been presented to the actor at the closing ceremony today, together by Governor of Goa Shri Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Babul Supriyo. The Award was announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant today inaugurated Swami Vivekanand Kendra set up at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The Kendra set up by Directorate of Art and Culture aims to empower youths in the field of Yoga, personality development, spirituality, philanthropy, physical fitness, literature etc. Chief Minister speaking on the occasion urged the youths  to venture into self employment thereby fostering Swayampurna Goem movement in the State. Chief Minister further reiterated Government’s commitment towards empowerment of youth thus initiating various projects and schemes for youths thereby generating employment opportunities. Deputy Chief Minister, Manohar Azgaonkar in his address underlining the…