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Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win both the North Goa and South Goa Lok Sabha seats in the coastal state. The BJP has fielded sitting MP Shripad Naik from North Goa seat and Pallavi Dempo as its candidate from South Goa. The opposition Congress has announced the names of former Union minister Ramakant Khalap and Viriato Fernandes as its candidates for the North and South Goa seats, respectively. The South Goa seat is currently held by Francisco Sardinha of the Congress. “The BJP candidates have been receiving…

Panaji: BJP North Goa candidate Shripad Naik has said that it is not possible for Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap to defeat him. “If Khalap had to defeat me, he would have done it in 1999 when he was the union minister. He could not do it then and wont be able to do it now,” Naik said addressing workers at Boca de Vaca, Panaji on Sunday. Naik said that considering the situation of Congress party too, it is not possible for Khalap to defeat him. BJP completes two rounds of campaigning in Goa Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that that…

Goemkapronn desk MAPUSA: Costly transportation has long been a concern in Goa, despite its popularity as a tourist destination. To tackle this issue the Goa Tourism Development Corporation launched GoaMiles in 2018. This application provides rides at government-regulated rates, which are typically lower than the prices quoted independently by cab drivers. Taxi drivers from Goa are enrolled in the app without any charges. However, many drivers who are not affiliated with the app argue that GoaMiles unfairly affects their earnings by offering low-cost services. As a result, GoaMiles users often encounter boycotts and even intimidation from a few taxi drivers.…

New Delhi: A suspended minister of the Maldives has apologised after her social media post against opposition party Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which had a symbol resembling Ashok Chakra, sparked a row. “I would like to address a recent social media post of mine that has garnered attention and criticism. I extend my sincerest apologies for any confusion or offense caused by the content of my recent post,” Mariyam Shiuna, who belongs to the same party as President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, posted on X today. “It was brought to my attention that the image used in my response…

The battle lines have been drawn, dates announced and the political parties have all begun campaigning for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls in the worlds biggest Democracy – India. While the elections are held in India, INDIA to is one of the challengers in the fray. the 26-party alliance led by Congress and others have come together to defeat the might of Bharatiya Janata Party and the popularity of Primne Minister Narendr Modi. Make no mistake, the efforts put in to bring all parties together is commendabe, but the question is are they really united to fight the BJP. Actually…

Goemakrponn desk ANJUNA: A Pernem youth was brutally assaulted by three Siolim residents near Domino’s Pizza store in Siolim on Saturday night. Police has arrested one accused in the case and another minor boy. As per Anjuna police on Saturday aroun midnight near Dominos Shop, Siolim accused persons namely Vishwadeep Naik, Marna Siolim, Vignesh Chodankar, Prajyot Salgaonkar, Tukaram Dabholkar, with their common intention alighted from one Black colour Thar vehicle bearing Reg. no. GA 03 R 7154 and assaulted the complainants friend namely Sahil Gadekar r/o Nagzar Pernem, with knife on his upper body wherein caused him serious injuries. They…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai appealed for the support of Goan diaspora in United Kingdom to protect Goemkarponn. GFP Chief Vijai Sardesai said this while addressing Goan Diaspora in London. “BJP Govt doesn’t like Tiatr and Tiatrist as they expose Politicians,” he said. Sardesai appealed that we should stand be united to protect Goem Goemkar Goemkarponn. “Goa Forward needs your support , not your money to protect Goenkarponn by fostering unity in Goa,” said Sardesai. Goan Diaspora its annual Easter Ball on March 31, where notable Goan leader and GFP President Vijai Sardesai was felicitated with…