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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: GOACAN had expressed concern about the Health & Sanitation issues at the Cutbona Jetty which are affecting the migrant workers and the local residents. In a letter to the Deputy Collector & SDM Salcete, GOACAN had requested that an urgent meeting of all stakeholders be convened to take stock of the situation and put in place an Action Plan so as to control the spread of Vector-Borne Diseases and address the problem of lack of adequate toilet facilities for the workers at the Jetty. In this regard, the Deputy Collector & SDM – II Salcete Ganesh K.…

“According to Patkar, the Goa Chief Secretary must clarify the illegal conversion of paddy field property with Survey No. 36/1 in Aldona village under Section 17/2. The acquisition of 1,875 square meters of riverside land in Aldona by Puneet Kumar Goel, along with an illegally constructed bungalow, has been cited as evidence of corrupt practices. These allegations have prompted calls for a thorough investigation into corruption, money laundering, and the disproportionate accumulation of assets. The conflict of interest and abuse of authority that these allegations imply are extremely troubling, and it is imperative that they are taken seriously. The integrity…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: As announced yesterday and keeping up the momentum, Congress delegation visited the site at Sancoale along with locals to assess the damage caused to the environment by the real estate mafia Bhutani. “We will explore all options to ensure that the destructive project does not take shape. This is just a start & every village will be safeguarded by Congress,” stated Congress President Amit Patkar. Congress delegation led by pPresidentAmit Patkar, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, MLA Altone D’Costa, South Goa MP Capt. Viriato Fernamdes today visited the site at Sancoale where a project causing damage to…

New Delhi: A T20I series win and an ODI series loss, that’s how Gautam Gambhir began his stint as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. While there’s plenty that Gambhir has to learn and implement in the coming weeks, the success or failure of his role as a coach will be defined by the way the Indian team performs in ICC events. Though there remain those who find certain aspects of Gambhir’s coaching style tricky, his former opening partner Virender Sehwag doesn’t think there are many challenges from the coach’s point of view. “I don’t think there…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Residents in Gaondongrim cry foul alleging a new electrical Transformer installed on the roadside is left without protective fencing, endangering motorists, pedestrians and cattle passing on the road. According to concerned residents, recently a new Transformer installed on the roadside is left without fencing or any protection at Nanem in Gaondongrim village. Since the electrical transformer is very close to the main village road, vehicles, as well as pedestrians and also animals (mostly cattle), pass across this transformer so very close that it looks like a calamity is waiting to happen. ‘They have installed, energized and left…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: In a largely attended Annual General-Body Meeting (AGM), South Goa District Madgaon School Complex Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. decides to felicitate meritorious School students of Quepem and Sanguem Talukas. The AGM) witnessed near-to-full attendance of its members held in the Conference hall of Ravindra Bhavan Margao with Chairman Babaji G Sawant expressing gratitude for continued support and trust. The key highlights of the AGM included the presentation of the Audit Report and Annual financial statement of the society for the FY 2023-24, which showcased the society’s strong financial performance over the past year. Chairman Sawant while reading…

Goemkarponn desk SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has appealed to everyone to refrain from polluting the river and instead contribute to its preservation. CM Sawant was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the inauguration of Matoli by the Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle program “I appeal to everyone to refrain from polluting the river and instead contribute to its preservation, ensuring that it remains a clean and vibrant source of life for generations to come,” said Sawant. He further said that the Valvanti River, a vital lifeline flowing through the Bicholim and Sattari Talukas, is in need of preservation.…