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Goemkapronn desk PONDA: The locals at Curti Khandepar gram sabha on Sunday expressed concern over some residential buildings releasing waste and garbage at open and demanded that no occupancy be granted to the new residential complex unless the conditions required are fulfilled. Sarpanch said that all garbage black spots will soon be cleared to keep Panchayat clean. Curti Khandepar Panchayat Gramsabha unanimously opposed the proposed Bandhara on the Khandepar Mhadei river. Locals, including Sandeep Parkar, feared that it may lead to environmental problems and also flooding of houses at Murdi Khandepar. This sensitive zone to high tide, and if saline…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Model and actor Priya Soni, who was in the capital city of Goa recently for a family function during the Diwali festive week, was robbed of her mobile phone while shopping at a convenience store in Panaji over the weekend. According to her manager, Priya got down from her car and visited a store by the roadside. She put her mobile phone in her jeans back pocket and went to purchase a bottle of drinking water and some other items. She was facing the store, with her back to the road. While she was paying the storekeeper…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: In an accident at Usgao near the MRF factory between the container truck and the bike this morning at 7 am, the two-wheeler was almost trapped under the wheels, but the rider had a miraculous escape. The rider, identified as Ghanashyam Kukalekar ( 39 ) r/o Taleigao, sustained injuries and was immediately shifted to Goa Medical College (GMC) for treatment . As per the information, the riders condition is stable. Locals have demanded the closure of U-turn near the MRF factory as well as illegal roadside parking. Earlier also fatal accidents are occured and locals strongly opposed…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday launched vehicles received by Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) under 14 Finance Commission in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, MMC Chairperson Leo Rodrigues and others. After the inauguration, Godinho said all 17 bus stops in Goa would be taken under central funds on top priority. “MMC has got 4 vehicles under 14 finance commission, and the Government is planning to take up maximum works under central funds as well. I only request the MMC to recover the maximum outstanding dues because people are not paying, and a large amount is…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: 59 women were screened through mammography in a special Health camp for women organized at Mataji Mandir Student Hostel in Tembewada, Canacona, on Sunday. All the women were given written declarations by the doctor that they were defect-free. The special day-long camp attended by Dr Stephanie Cardoz and Dr Maria, both breast cancer specialists made available through Indian Medical Association, did the screening of the women participants. Earlier, they were welcomed by Councillor and CMC Ex-Chairperson Neetu Sameer Desai in the presence of Mataji Mandir Students Hostel in charge Shrikant Gaonkar, office bearers of the management committee…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: CM Dr Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that Baina beach would be developed with infrastructure and other amenities to boost tourism activities. Sawant spoke to reporters after attending the Chath pooja at Baina beach in the Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Mormmugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar, Chicalim Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav, MMC Chairperson Leo Rodrigues and other BJP dignitaries. “Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar has been organizing this Chath Pooja for the last five years at Baina beach, and I congratulate him for getting people to the Baina beach, which was once very infamous many years ago. This pooja organization…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa chief minister, Pramod Sawant on Sunday, met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari here to discuss road and highway infrastructure in the state. Sawant said they discussed road and highway infrastructure issues, adding that Gadkari was always positive in giving “much-needed Central assistance to Goa”. “Met Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari Ji at Panaji, Goa. Discussed various issues related to the road and highway infrastructure in the state,” CM Sawant said. He said Gadkari has always been positive and forward-looking in giving much-needed Central assistance to Goa. “He has further asked us to propose…