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Assure to meet CM Dr Pramod Sawant to find a concrete solution. Agitators say they will wait for a solution from CM after which they will clear the protest Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar met the agitating social activist on Tuesday afternoon while requesting them to clear the protest that had left many trucks loaded with coal and bauxite in the Mormugao Port stranded for the last six days. The MLAs assured the agitators that they would meet the CM, Dr Pramod Sawant and find a concrete solution. The agitators, however, maintained that…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: “Goa’s identity has been destroyed by BJP Government in the last 10 years. Obsession with event management & promoting commercial events has affected our local Art, Culture & Traditions. Authorities harass our traditional local organisers but give full liberty to foreigners for Rave Parties,” charged Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. “I strongly demand to the Chief Minister to immediately give sound relaxation to all the local Traditional, Cultural & Social Events organised during the Festivals in Goa,” demanded Yuri Alemao. He said it is most unfortunate that events of Foreigners are welcomed with Red Carpet in Goa,…

Goemkarponn desk CALANGUTE: Following a drive by Calangute panchayat and locals, a Dance Bar called Devil had filed a complaint against three local youths for damaging their property. Calangute police said that upon the complaint of Dev Ravindra Yadav, resident of Gaurav Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, that on 19/012/2022, at about 1.00 am at Devils Restaurant, Khobravaddo, accused persons, namely Rohit Palkar, Sunny Kandolkar, and Swapnesh Vaingankar all residents of Calangute and other unknown persons their common intention assaulted the worker of the complainant by name Moeen. The complaint said that the accused threatened him with dire consequences of killing him…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho today has directed his department to initially suspend the taxi permits of two taxi operators for their involvement in the taxi violence at MPT Cruise Terminal. Mauvin was speaking to reporters after attending the BJP core committee meeting in the capital. “I have directed my department to initially suspend the taxi permits of the two owners for their involvement in the taxi violation at MPT Cruise terminal,” said Godinho. He further said that he had ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident, and kore taxi permits would be suspended post-inquiry if found. “Past…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said that Goa Drone Policy will help promote the Drone Industry, which has infinite possibilities as an Effective Tool in enhancing the scope of Public Security and Governance. “This policy will help promote the Drone Industry, which has infinite possibilities as an Effective Tool in enhancing the scope of Public Security and Governance,” said Khaunte. He further said that the drone policy aims to position Goa as a key state in India’s drone ecosystem by harnessing opportunities to promote manufacturing, and innovation, generate employment and provide value-added services in the state. “The objective…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With an eye on the next Lok Sabha elections in 2024, BJP National general secretary and Goa desk in-charge CT Ravi has asked party leaders in the coastal State to reach out to people and build a connect. Ravi today chaired the BJP core committee meeting in Panjim wherein he discussed various organizational programmes to be held in the State with an aim to ensure maximum people reach out. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade were present for the meeting. Post-meeting, Ravi said that discussions were held to strengthen the party further…

With the new Manohar International Airport ready for public operations from January 5, Akasa Air and Vistara are seeking ground staff to start flight operations. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Vistara and Akasa Air are keen on making a presence at the new Manohar International Airport in Goa, also known as Mopa, which will operate alongside the existing Goa Dabolim Airport. The airlines have advertised seeking ground staff for Goa’s new airport, and they will soon be introducing new routes to this airport. Goa’s second airport will be opened for public operation from January 5th. While Oman Air, Go First, and IndiGo…