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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo today alleged that cab aggregator drivers without badges are protected. Lobo also said that he will raise the issue in the upcoming Assembly session. Michael Lobo, and Kedar Naik along with taxi operators met the Chief Minister over their issues of GoaMiles drivers taking away their business. “CM has assured a solution to this issue. Someone is protecting these cab aggregator drivers who don’t even have a badge. Will bring up the issue in the upcoming assembly,” said Lobo. Lobo said that he informed CM that Goa Miles taxi drivers are working at…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Urging Goa CM to take a strong stand on supporting app-based taxis, the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa on Tuesday condemned elements that are providing a hurdle to app-based taxis & inconveniencing tourists in the rain. “It has been brought to the notice of the TTAG that some hotels in North Goa under political pressure are not cooperating with app-based taxis operating in the area. This is causing severe inconvenience to tourists in the rain. There has been a rise in such cases in the last few weeks after the central elections,” said Jack Ajit Sukhija,…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The draft of the Goa Tourism Promotion and Management Bill, 2024, is open for public objections and suggestions. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte and MLA announced today that the deadline, initially set for July 6, has been extended by 15 days. Khaunte stated that the bill aims to give a new dimension to tourism in the state and to take action against illegal activities. He expressed confidence that the bill would also be beneficial for job creation and boosting the economy. He emphasized that the bill would strengthen the tourism industry in the state. He mentioned that…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The government of Goa will celebrate July 15, 2024, as “Chieftains Uprising Commemoration Day”, the first uprising by brave Goans against the Portuguese rule held on July 15, 1583, at the Chieftains Memorial at Cuncolim, as State function. This day is celebrated every year to mark the sacrifice of the Goan Martyrs. Minister for Social Welfare, Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai, other Ministers, leader of the opposition will place wreaths at the Chieftains Memorial from 09.00 am onwards. MLAs, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and Freedom Fighter will be present on the occasion.

Goemkarponn desk Margao: Chandan Caro and Dhruva Kamat are both poised for double crowns, as they face off in the finals of the Boys U13 and U15 events. The 4th All Goa Naguesh – Sushila Verenkar Memorial Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, organized by Chandor Club in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association, featured an array of impressive performances at Chandor Club, Chandor. In the U11 Boys Quarter Finals, top seed Yug Prabhu defeated Yuvaan Sanke with a clean 3-0 sweep. Ishaan Colaso overcame Kaushik Nair 3-1, while Kedar Nair and Kavish Dalvi (2) secured their spots in the semifinals…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant cleared rumours of a possible cabinet reshuffle before Assembly session. “At present our focus is only on assembly session. There will be no cabinet reshuffle,” said Sawant He also said that ministers and MLAs are focusing completely on assembly sessions.

Heavy rains have hit Mumbai and its surrounding areas in the last 24 hours leading to widespread waterlogging and disruption of suburban train services. Some areas in the city have recorded over 300 mm of rainfall within six hours from 1 am to 7 am on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and the Konkan belt. Vikhroli’s Veer Savarkar Marg Municipal School and MCMCR Powai saw the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours as over 315 mm of rainfall was recorded. Over 50 flights have been cancelled due to the…