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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Union Minister of State for shipping and ports Shripad Naik on Monday appealed to the Goans not to oppose good beneficial projects for the sake of opposing Naik was speaking to reporters after a program of tree plantation organised by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) on account of World environment day. Naik also said that the Government would prioritise Human safety first and take projects within the limits of the law and with the least pollution. “We have to take care of our environment to give future generations a good life. O appeal to all the people…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Monday morning said that the long pending project of the Chief Officer bungalow may sooon be taken up after the Mormugao Municipal Council ( MMC ) has got the Naval NOC for the project. Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar was speaking to reporters while launching the works on pavers worth rs 15 Lakhs at Mestawada in the presence of Ward Councillor Girish Borker and others. “The pavers works are a part of the 15th finance commission, and work under the 15th finance has been taken across all wards without any bias or partiality.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Youth Congress has demanded that the PWD department allow Engineering Students who passed out after 2021 to Apply and Appear for Written Examination for the Junior Engineer and Technical Assistant position. In a memorandum submitted to Principal Chief Engineer PCE, the GPYC said the Recruitment Process initiated by the PWD for the Posts of Technical Assistant and Junior Engineers in 2021 created a huge controversy due to charges of Corruption, Manipulation in Examinations and illegalities and irregularities in the entire Recruitment Process. “The matter was referred to the Bench of the High Court of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Foundation is delighted to announce the Opening of its new Citizens’ Support Hub in Ponje on the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5, 2023. The Citizens’ Support Hub is centrally located at the Comtech Services Business Centre, 6th floor, Unitech Bldg., opp Shital Restaurant/I.C. Chapel, MG Road. Kamlakar D. Sadhale, eminent architect, environmentalist, and Founder of Nirmal Vishwa, will inaugurate the new centre at 5 pm (Monday). The Citizens’ Hub is designed to function as a public interest centre, offering basic facilities, including the use of office space and internet, to people and organizations…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: In a recent development, Guirim Sarpanch Sunny Nanodkar, who was accused of raping a 21-year-old woman under the false promise of marriage, has been granted ad-interim bail by the court. The decision allows Nanodkar temporary freedom until the next date of hearing, which is scheduled for June 12. The court has ordered that both the victim and the accused present their sides and arguments during the upcoming hearing, which will determine whether further bail will be granted or not. Additionally, the court has emphasized the importance of cooperation with the police, instructing Nanodkar to be available for…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: It’s a bit trivial’ The Garbage Treatment Plant (GTP) belongs to Canacona Municipality, housed in the forested land of the revenue village of Shristhal panchayat, whereas the stink/ leachate that flows from the GTP contaminates the water bodies and plays havoc with the environment of the village of Agonda in Canacona. Even as living has become hard for the residents of the newly developed residential hamlet at Dumane close to the GTP, where garbage stench fills the air, it’s the tough journey to commuters using the Canacona –Agonda road for the people of these villages (Agonda and…

After Photo-Op on MPCBR, CM sounds Lok Sabha election bugle Asks mandal to start preparations, calls for major vote share from Canacona to win back South-Goa Seat for BJP Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant visited Canacona late Sunday evening, did a photo op on Manohar Parrikar Canacona Bypass Road (MPCBR) and asked BJP to prepare from now itself for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Interestingly, the Chief Minister’s visit to Canacona in the late evening, particularly in the absence of Canacona MLA and GLA Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, raised a few eyebrows. (Tawadkar is reportedly on tour…