“While the leaders of the opposition tout their solidarity, their behavior during Assembly sessions tells a different tale. It isn’t uncommon to see opposition members walk out on critical discussions, leaving others behind in confusion over the lack of coherence. This division undermines the very unity they claim to embody. Take, for instance, the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) MLA, which has persistently requested collaboration on significant issues such as land and special status for Goa and land conversions. Instead of rallying behind these calls, his colleagues seem to turn a blind eye, displaying little interest in uniting over such pressing…
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Team Goemkarponn DELHI: Along the Pernem-Canacona railway line, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has suggested to the Centre that rapid trains be introduced. On Tuesday, Sawant met with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, and Information Technology, in New Delhi to discuss rail infrastructure. He spoke with Vaishnaw about important projects meant to improve Goa’s railway operations. The topics of discussion included improving the Maem railway station, adding fast trains to the Pernem-Canacona rail line, and increasing the number of services. Sawant also outlined plans for other important infrastructure projects, including the modernisation of Margao railway station using the…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: EDC Limited, a pioneering financial institution in Goa, marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 50th anniversary. The momentous occasion was commemorated with a grand cultural programme at Panaji Gymkhana recently. The event brought together past and present employees, past and the present Board members, past and the present Chairmen, and other stakeholders of the Corporation. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in his speech, encouraged other government corporations to emulate EDC’s professionalism and suggested that EDC should explore new projects, such as one similar to Patto Plaza. He further suggested that the Patto Plaza should…
Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: A tragic accident near Dabolim Airport claimed the life of a scooter rider, Mahadev Madar, a resident of New Vaddem, Vasco. Madar succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC) Bambolim, as per a wireless message received from the Casualty Police of GMC. According to the Vasco Police, the incident occurred when Madar, along with pillion rider Mabusab Nadaf, was traveling from Dabolim Junction to Varunapuri on a Suzuki scooter on Friday evenings . Near Dabolim Airport, Madar reportedly lost control of the vehicle, crashed into a road divider, and sustained severe injuries.…
Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa University Inter Collegiate Cricket Men Championship 2024-25 witnessed two thrilling matches on Monday. The day’s events unfolded with Dempo Charities Trust’s Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, and P.E.S’s Rajaram & Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, emerging victorious against their respective opponents. In the first match, S.S. Dempo College faced off against V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar. V.M. Salgaocar College won the toss and chose to bowl first. S.S. Dempo College set a challenging target of 149/6 in 20 overs, with Mihir Gawde scoring an impressive 69 runs off 53 balls.…
Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The new BJP Mandal Committee for the Porvorim Constituency has been announced, with Vinit Parab as the Mandal Adhyaksha. The committee includes Gupesh Naik, Sandip Salgaonkar, and Dattaram Redkar as Vice Presidents. Ashok Shetty and Narayan Naik as General Secretaries; Vijay Dalvi, Marina Moraes, and Vishranti Desai as Secretaries; and Reena Fernandes as Treasurer. The announcement was made in the presence of Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, Porvorim Mandal Prabhari Rupesh Kamat, and other leaders.
Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Saligao MLA and GSIDC Vice Chairman Kedar Naik inspected the damaged baandh near Dadeshwar Temple, Maima Wado, Nerul, which has led to sea water entering agricultural fields during high tides. Accompanied by a Water Resources Department (WRD) engineer, Naik assessed the extent of the damage. Farmers in the area have raised concerns over the frequent flooding of their fields, which has resulted in severe crop damage. They have urged authorities to take immediate action by constructing a flood-retaining wall to prevent further losses.







