The INDI Alliance, consisting of three prominent parties – The Indian National Congress, the Goa Forward and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), besides others like the Trinamool Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party are fighting the Lok Sabha polls together in the State. Interestingly, while only three parties have representation in the Goa Assembly – INC (3), AAP (2) and Goa Forward (1) other TMC and NCP failed miserably to make any impact in the State elections in 2022. Looking at the statistics for 2022 it seems like the National Democratic Alliance of Bharatiya Janata Party, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party…
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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: BJP Goa State President Sadanand Tanavade today said that MLAs giving a lead in his constituency for Lok Sabha elections does not mean that he would get tickets in the 2027 state assembly elections. Tanavade was speaking to media persons after holding a review meeting of BJP’s campaign at Margao. “Giving lead in a particular constituency does not mean that MLA would get BJP ticket for 2027 assembly polls; have held a review of final stage campaign, BJP will win both seats with top lead,” said Tanavade Tanavade said that the BJP was committed to women’s empowerment…
Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: In an effort to streamline the handling of public grievances the “PWD Goa Mobile App” is available to handle grievances related to drinking water, sewerage, portholes, speed breakers and road signages. The Mobile App is available on iOS and Android platforms and can be downloaded from the respective App store. The App provides the Department with accurate information about the location of fault and affected assets, so they can ensure prompt redressal. Citizens can follow the status of the complaint in the app, and get a notification when their complaint is resolved. A 24×7 help-desk is also…
MOTA BHAI’s RALLY… — Amit Shah to hold election rally in Goa’s North Goa district, expected to draw over 25,000 attendees.– — The BJP has fielded former MP Shripad Naik against the Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap and Revolutionary Goans Party leader Manoj Parab. — Shah’s rally is the second major event organized by the ruling party in the run-up to the Lok Sabha election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in South Goa on April 27. — The state’s two constituencies, North Goa and South Goa, will vote on May 7. Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader…
NEW DELHI: Apple India saw record double-digit growth in the January to March 2024 quarter and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook is “very very pleased”. “I see it as an incredibly exciting market and it’s a major focus for us. In terms of the operational side or supply chain side, we are producing there and from a pragmatic point of view, you need to produce there to be competitive,” Cook said in a call with investors after the results were announced on May 2. The earnings call happened after the iPhone manufacturer reported a 4.3% drop in quarterly revenue to $90.8…
MUMBAI: The National Anti-Doping Agency has successfully concluded its Play True Campaign, which aimed to promote anti-doping practices and raise awareness about the importance of clean sports in India. The campaign was part of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s efforts to fight against doping in sports. Held from 15 to 30 April 2024, it aimed to educate athletes and officials about the harmful effects of doping and to promote safe and ethical competition. The interactive activities of the campaign included an online quiz, pledge, and a mascot drawing competition, designed to engage participants and foster a culture of clean and ethical…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar defended out-of-colour all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s inclusion in India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, saying that the “skillset the 30-year-old brings to the table is rare”. In the current IPL 2024, the captain of the Mumbai Indians Pandya has been off-colour. Although he has scored 197 runs at a strike rate of 150.38 with the bat, his performance with the ball has been worrisome. In ten games thus far, the right-arm bowler has claimed six wickets at an average of 42.16 and an economy rate…