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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government is in the process of preparing a report on the quality of Smart City Works in Panaji. “The government is in the process of preparing a report on the quality of Smart City Works in Panaji. Report will be submitted soon” said Sawant on the sidelines of a press conference. He further said that contractors will be made to compensate for substandard works. “The report will be A to Z. It will have details of contractors, consultants, work scope and other details” he added. Sawant also said that…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The recent increase in power tariffs across all sectors has raised serious concerns for the members of various industries in Goa, including industrial, hospitality, agriculture, and allied activities. The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) highlighted the challenges faced by local industries in competing with other states where industrial tariffs are lower. According to GCCI, this difference poses a significant threat to the competitiveness and sustainability of Goan industries in the manufacturing sector. During the public hearing conducted by JERC prior to the tariff increase, GCCI proposed several alternative measures to generate additional revenue without burdening…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Pernem police have booked a person from Dhargal, Pernem and his mother for allegedly cheating a person from Mapusa to the tune of Rs 55 lakh. As per the police the man resold land which was already sold in 2012 to the victim from Mapusa. As per the information, Vijaya Ramesh Prabhu Desai and Devendra Ramesh Prabhu Desai R/o H.No. 205 Gaun Wada Dhargal Pernem with common intention hatched a criminal conspiracy and sold the property under survey No. 428/0 of Village Dhargal, Pernem, Goa to the complainant by executing a sale deed before the office of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Tamnar power project work is currently ongoing and will be inaugurated by October. “Tamnar power project work is currently ongoing and will be inaugurated by October. 2-3 poles are left to be completed” said Sawant. He further said that the power project is very important for Goa keeping in mind the next 25 years. Speaking further, Sawant said that the state government will celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day on June 21, focusing on “Yoga for self and society”. Events will take place across 12 talukas, with the main event…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Defending the increase in power tariff, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the proposed hike is very marginal and that Goans pay much less compared to other states like Maharashtra and Karnataka. Stating that low-tension (LT) consumers in Goa are subsidized, Sawant said that the hike will help in getting central funds to the tune of Rs 2500 cr in the near future. Sawant was speaking to the media after addressing a press conference on Yoga Day celebrations at Goa. He also said that the government has already spent around Rs 2000 cr on power infrastructure…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: We are living in a liberated and free Goa and if every citizen does their bits with responsibility and work faithfully, it will not take much time to develop our State and take to greater glory, stated Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) Chairperson Sara Shamba Naik Desai. Speaking further Sara said ‘We need to work in unison and in solidarity with each other, only then not only Goans in Goa, but every Indian contribution will make India a world guru (leader).’ Chairperson Sara was speaking after offering a Wrath at the Martyr’s Memorial near the Division Education Office,…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: With several municipal-owned buildings in dilapidated condition and posing a threat to the public in Vasco City, plans are afoot to redevelop these buildings using the PPP model. Speaking to The Goan, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar said he had discussed the matter with Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane to redevelop MMC buildings under PPP model and had got an assurance from him. “We have already placed the proposal before the government and works will be taken in this direction. We are already taking up multiple projects on priority in Vasco like the fish market, sports complex, etc.…