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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa’s Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) has decided to deploy ten new Electric Vehicles (EVs) for the upcoming G20 meetings in Goa. This comes as part of the Goa government’s commitment to promote sustainable transportation options in the state. The government is currently in the procurement stage of 48 new electric vehicles (EVs) for operation under the Smart City project in Panaji. From this lot, KTC plans to use ten electric buses to serve delegates of the upcoming G20 meetings in Goa starting from April 17. The electric mini-buses being deployed by KTC for the G20 meetings in…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: OBC Leaders have welcomed expert Committee proposal for 41 percent medical reservation at Goa Medical College for PG Courses . Gomantak Bhandari Samaj President Ashok Naik, similarly Rashtriya OBC Mahasang Goa Convenor had urge government to immediately amend 2004 merit rules in Cabinet meeting for implementation of 41 percent reservation for PG Medical courses at GMC. The OBC leaders said they fought lot for right of OBC and constantly conducted follow up on issue and even filed petitions in court . OBC Commission Chairman Adpoikar who is also member of four member Committee appointed by Government Finally…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Two days ago the pipeline at Ganjem Bhandara which supplying raw water to OPA treatment Plant was repaired and restored as also raw water supply to OPA plant resumed today. The 1000 mm dia pipeline was burst suddenly after which huge quantity of water wasted into drains. The WRD team immediately took repair work with help of several employees and it was restored today morning. Following this the supply of raw water was also resumed after few hours. The water level was reduced to 2.70 meter at OPA yesterday after raw water supply line from Ganjem Bhandara…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Unhappy over ward delimitations and reservations some Ponda Councillors and former Councillors have approach the High Court challenging it. While some councillors and aspiring candidates who could not contest their ward as it got reserved for ladies or OBCs not waiting for Court verdict are even ready preparing to field their Wives and daughters or family relatives incase go court decision goes against their petition. Meanwhile voters at Ponda said According to voters not only wards but even votes in family i.e husband and wife in house are split with husband will vote in one ward while…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government is committed to implementing various programs to enhance Forest cover and strengthen Biodiversity in the state. “Goa is committed to implementing various programs to enhance Forest cover and strengthen Biodiversity in the state,” said CM Sawant He further said that the ISFR 2021 report denotes an increase of 7 Sq. Km. Of Forest cover in Goa Compared to ISFR 2019. “60.62% of the land of Goa is under Forest cover, and with the implementation of CAMPA scheme and various initiatives of the state government, it is increasing consistently,” Sawant…

Goemkarponn Desk SALIGAO: Saligao Police has arrested accused person Prajakta Khavnekar a native of Kudal- Maharashtra for committing theft of gold ornaments worth 2.90 lakhs. Saligao PS crime No.15/2023 U/s 380 IPC stands registered upon the complaint of Mrs. Nishita w/o Digambar Naik,, Salmona wado, Saligao, to the effect that between 2200hrs on 03/04/2023 to 1100hrs of 04/04/2023 accused person committed theft of Gold Ornaments. i.e 1) Mangalsutra weighing 37 grms, 2) one Chain with 2 lockets 26 grms, 3) two pair of earrings weighing 4 grms 6) Patli (single) weighing 12 grms, 7) 05 bangles weighing 40 grms, 08)…

Goemkarponn Desk CURCHOREM: The Guardian Angel parishioners, particularly youth and children, performed the bible scenes re-enacting the last suffering of Jesus Christ including the crucifixion on the cross. Large number of devotees were gathered in the church premises to pray and participate in the service which was conducted by Bro. Princeton Da Gama and Bro. Walvyn Fernandes in the presence of Parish Priest Fr. Vital Miranda and Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Jovier Baretto on Good Friday morning. Later in the evening after the Eucharistic celebration, the crucifixion scene was re-enacted followed by a procession where a large number of devotees…