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CANACONA: In an attempt to revive the almost decade old ‘Dairy Project’ that went into hibernation at the pipeline itself, Canacona MLA and GLA Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar is once once again pushing this dream project yet again in Canacona. Interestingly, Tawadkar held a meeting with the officials of the Goa Chamber of Commerce to discuss the strategic policy of the Dairy Project and Honey Park at Cotigao, Gaodongrim and Shristhal Village Panchayat. The honey park project is in the limelight ever since, Agriculture Department’s ATMA organized a one-day program under Western Ghat Development Programme, with a main objective to create…

On Wednesday, a symbolic entry of a replica of the main idol took place, accompanied by the chanting of mantras, as part of the ‘Parisar Pravesh’ into the complex. Ayodhya: The main idol of Ram Lalla was brought inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in the early hours of Thursday, Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee chairperson Nripendra Mishra said. Earlier on Wednesday, a replica of the main idol was symbolically brought in for ‘Parisar Pravesh’ (entry into the complex) amid the chanting of mantras. A ‘Kalash Pujan’ was held earlier on Wednesday. A special puja was…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Mapusa Market vendors today have withdrawn their protests after MLA Joshua D’Souza agreed to discuss on the issue of rent in hike with Mapusa Municipal Corporation (MMC). MMC market vendors kept their shutters down and marched onto Mapusa Municipality in protest against hike in monthly rent. “We have now withdrawn protest after MLA Joshua D’souza said that he will discuss rent hike of shops ane take necessary action,” they said. Mapusa MLA Joshua D’Souza also said that a meeting will be held today evening to discuss the issue in detail and appropriate decision will be taken.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government will present a pro-people budget with focus on Swaympurna Goa. Sawant was speaking to the media after chairing a crucial consultation meeting with the Secretaries and Heads of Department. “The government will present a pro-people Budget with a focus on Swayampurna Goa. We held consultation held with representatives of liquor traders, GCCI, CREDAI, small scale industries and have received suggestions,” he added. Sawant also said that he cannot disclose more details of the Budget but it will be a pro-people budget. The Chief Minister also directed secretaries and HoDs…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Madkai MLA and Minister Sudin Dhavalikar today said disclosed that he was pressurized on many occasions to quit MGP. Dhavalikar was addressing the gathering at Ponda. “I can proudly said that I am the only MLA to have never changed political party. On mahy occasions I have been pressurized to leave MGP. But I was determined,” said Sudin. He further said that he is first MLA to complete 25 yrs in June in Goa Assembly being in one party. “Whenever I have a supported a party, I have given a stable government. This time people have voted…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has imposed ban on granting any more permissions for iron ore transportation from Mayem village in Bicholim taluka till the state pollution authority installs additional air quality monitoring stations for real-time monitoring of the pollution. The division bench while hearing a plea filed by thr villagers, has directed the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to install two air quality monitoring stations in the village – one at the panchayat ghar and another at a location recommended by the villagers, until which no ore transport can resume. The Court pulled…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Fish Market building’s demolition and the installation of temporary fish stalls were approved by the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) on Wednesday. Following the ordinary meeting, CCP Mayor Rohit Monserrate said “We want to start building phase III of the market. The structure housing the meat and fish stands will be razed down,” He further said that this month will see the beginning of the old building’s demolition. The fish vendors are going to get relocated. “The Government Polytechnic, Panaji, provided the Corporation with a structural stability report. The report states that the building is…