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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai today alleged a mega scam in the Goa Broadband Network while demanding details of the present status of Goa Broadband Network (GBBN). Fatorda MLA Vijai also questioned the year-wise amount spent on GBBN along with the breakup of payments made to M/s United Telecom Limited and other contractors since 1st April 2020 till date. Sardesai said the GBBN contract with United Telecom Ltd expired in July 2019 and for 10 years, the quality of the internet provided by M/s UTS through their network was unreliable. “Before the expiry, the government should have been…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: In an inspiring story of resilience and community support, 80-year-old Indira Halarnkar, a senior citizen and mother of a former municipal councillor, has triumphed after a decade-long struggle to reclaim her house tax and access to her own home. Her victory is attributed to the relentless efforts of social worker Jai Prakash Amonkar, neighbour Anthony Fernandes, and the Senior Citizens Forum President, Anil Chodankar. Indira Halarnkar’s ordeal began ten years ago when she discovered that her house tax had been illegally transferred to her daughter-in-law’s name. When she sought assistance from the municipal corporation, she was met…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar today said that the government has appointed IIT Madras to study repair works of Cutbona jetty. AAP MLA Cruz Silva raised the question over the foundation stone of repair work of Cutbona jetty, of which work had started but someone raised the objections and went to NGT due to which work was stopped. MLA Silva said that there should be environmental clearances before starting. Fisheries Minister Nilkanth said that the government will send the DPR to the center for fund allocations. Said it was stopped because some local fishermen went to court. “We…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Roadsters will never be the same again, nor will the roads, as Royal Enfield today launched its premium modern roadster – the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450; a motorcycle meant to remind the world what roadsters were really meant to be – kinetic, intuitive and eager to play throughout its wide power band. Precisely engineered to be raw, responsive and for visceral riding experience, the Guerrilla 450 is a powerful, versatile and sophisticated motorcycle meant to deliver pure, primal fun, be it the weekday hustle through traffic snarls, a spirited Sunday morning zip through twisties, or long-haul rides…

New Delhi: Amid criticism of Budget 2024 from several quarters, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting her to withdraw the GST imposed on premiums for life and medical insurance plans. Mr Gadkari has said in his letter that he is writing to the Finance Minister following a memorandum from the Nagpur Divisional Life Insurance Corporation Employees Union. “Main issue raised by the Union is related to withdrawal of GST on Life and Medical Insurance Premium. Both life insurance and medical insurance premiums attract a GST rate of 18 per cent.…

Paris: Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events at the Paris Games and has others donning masks again. This time the impact is much more limited though. Several athletes have tested positive, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister who was a medal hope in the women’s 1,500 metres freestyle but had to withdraw from the event. A team spokeswoman said, however, that the decision was made to save Pallister’s energy for the 4x200m freestyle relay which starts on…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Wednesday said that the government is in the process of formulating a Goa Hinterland Tourism Policy. Questions on tourism were raised by Bicholim MLA Dr Chandrakant Shetye. “Sattari, Pernem, Bicholim, Canacona, Sanguem and Sanvordem have been identified for Hinterland Tourism. Homestay and caravan policy had been implemented for hinterland tourism,” said Khaunte. He further said that the state government’s “Goa beyond beaches” initiative seeks to shift the tourism spotlight from the coastline to the hinterland, thereby fostering green and sustainable tourism practices. Speaking about Goa’s homestay policy, Khaunte emphasized its role in…