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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has yet again reaffirmed his support for the Tamnar power project, stating that Goans need to support initiatives that generate green jobs. “The Tamnar project should be completed by October of this year; only three transmission towers remain to be completed,” said Sawant while speaking on the sidelines of a government event. Sawant further stated that he has previously advised residents in his constituency not to oppose the project, adding that the Tamnar project will help Goa survive in the event of a grid failure. Sawant said that his government fully supported the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goemche Gaunkary has pleaded with Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to safeguard the community’s lands and to prevent any legislation from being passed by the legislative assembly that would legalize structures that are not legally there. Remedious Fernandes, the organization’s president, and other members declared that the government does not have the authority to enact laws relating to the long-standing institution known as comunidades, either in the upcoming assembly session or in subsequent ones. He was pleased to hear the Revenue Minister clarify that the community land is not owned by the…

The torrential rains in Goa in the last few days have left the state in a state of distress, raising serious questions about the development model of the Dr. Pramod Sawant-led BJP government. The impact of the heavy downpour was devastating, leading to landslides on NH66 at Pernem and causing significant damage to the Panaji-Ponda highway. Locals and activists are pointing fingers at the sub-standard work carried out by contractor M Venkat Rao, who is conveniently the son-in-law of a top BJP leader. This has fueled public outrage and demands for accountability. Furthermore, the inclement weather uprooted numerous trees, causing…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Heavy torrential rains wreaked havoc in Vasco on Sunday and Monday, though there were no major incidents of flooding or waterlogging. The fire brigade, however, was kept busy with several emergency calls, including a significant landslide in Chicalim. Amidst the heavy downpour and gusty winds, a wall of a house owned by Kamlavati Ramkrishna Pednekar collapsed around 7 a.m. in Orulem. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities in the incident. The collapse was witnessed by neighbour Shambu Palekar, who immediately alerted Ward Councilor and Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC )Chairperson Girish Borker. Borker, along with fire station…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: In an unusual incident on Sunday morning, residents of Consua in Cortalim experienced a cyclonic storm-like situation as around 80 trees came crashing down in just ten minutes. The unexpected event, which took place around 8:30 a.m., left villagers shocked and scrambling for shelter. Despite the extensive damage to property, no injuries or loss of life were reported. Cortalim MLA Anton Vas immediately rushed to the scene and directed the fire station and electricity department to clear the site. Vas speaking to reporters said that the fallen trees had damaged some houses and brought down electric wires,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Though Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has steadfastly declined to comment on a potential reorganization of his team, rumours of a Cabinet reorganization continue to circulate within the administration. The topic of discussion centres on Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar’s potential appointment to the Cabinet, as well as the inclusion of a few Congress turncoats, including former chief minister Digambar Kamat. In the meantime, rumours that Tawadkar would be joining the Cabinet picked up steam following the Speaker’s recent visit to Delhi, where he had meetings with BJP leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additionally, Aleixo Sequeira is the only…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a significant initiative aimed at empowering persons with disabilities, the Goa State Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, organized a Cyber Security Awareness session on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The event took place at the Lok Adalat Hall, located within the premises of the Goa State Legal Services Authority, High Court of Bombay at Goa. The half-day session, specifically designed for persons with disabilities, was conducted by Advocate Eeshan Usapkar. It witnessed the participation of over 55 government employees with various disabilities from different departments across…