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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The B bench of the Bombay High Court at Goa will continue to hear the disqualification matter tomorrow against eight MLAs who defected from Congress to BJP last September. The arguments in the disqualification matter were completed today, and all eyes are on the Bench on whether it will pass the directions to the Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly to hear the case in a time-bound manner. The Goa speaker has told the Bombay high court at Goa that, as per precedents, the high court should refrain from issuing directions to dispose of a disqualification petition in…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo today said that the toilet signboard displayed at Manohar International Airport, with a picture of the Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, has hurt religious sentiments. He demanded that the signboard, which is being displayed in view of the G20 Summit, should be removed immediately. “When the advertisement agency is not from Goa, this is bound to happen. They do not know the sentimental value of that religious structures,” said Lobo The further the hoarding depicting the way of the toilet is totally wrong. Locals said that the appended picture at the Mopa Airport…

* Now Uproar In The State Over Basilica Photo on Washroom Signboard * Opposition, ruling MLAs slam agency for the error Goemkaroonn desk PANAJI: The washroom signboard at Manohar International Airport has landed Goa Government in trouble as it has picture of Basilica of Bon Jesus, Old Goa. The picture has gone viral on Social media after activist Hsailendra Velingkar shared the post. The sentiments of the Christian community has been hurt, say leaders. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said the MOPA airport standee is proof of haste, waste & unaccountability in government spending – Yuri Alemao “The total recklessness…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: “Disability Commission organises workshop on Universal Design for engineers* ‘Opening minds to Universal Design’ – a two-day technical training workshop for engineers of various government departments was organised by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in association with Design Bridge Diversity and Inclusion Foundation, Pune recently. The purpose was to introduce engineers to Universal Design, which is designing for ‘ALL’. The training was conducted at the Goa Rajya Kar Bhavan, Altinho – Panaji with the assistance of Principal Trainers Dr Kavita Murugkar, Access Auditor empanelled with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: A Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) was inaugurated by local MLA and Environment Minister Nilesh Cabral during the function held at Ravindra Bhavan Hall, Curchorem, on Wednesday. “The four systems which JSW Foundation sponsors will be installed at four locations in Goa, namely at Dudhsagar, Colva and Baga in North Goa” Cabral announced this in the presence of Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council (CCMC) Chairperson Dr Jasmine Braganza, Member Secretary of Goa Pollution Control Board Sharmila Monteiro, Director Pradip Naik and JSW representative Anurag. He said that once the mining activities started, the CAAQMS would be installed…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: BJP-backed Councilor Councilor Vishwanath Dalvi was elected today unopposed after his only rival candidate Bharat Purohit withdrew his candidature today. Vishwanath Dalvi thanked Bharat Purohit for supporting him. He thanked Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik for their support. Following his news of victory, his supporters took out his procession. Bharat Purohit said following a request from BJP leaders including Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik he withdrew his candidature. He said BJP leaders assured him to complete the work he listed, including repairs of the shop at Ponda Bus Stand,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Labour and Employment Minister Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate today said that the notification to revise minimum wages in the State would be hopefully issued on May 1. Monserrate said that the draft notification would be issued with the intention of revising minimum wages with proposed rates in the State. Later, objections and suggestions will be invited from all the stakeholders, including industries and trade unions, within 60 days from the date of notification. The Minister said that after receiving suggestions and objections, the State government would fix the minimum wages in the State and notify them. “The minimum…