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Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Alleging that the BJP government in Goa is known for ‘total commission’, Congress leader Girish Chodankar on Wednesday said that now it is trying to kill the local taxi business by inviting ‘Ola’ and ‘Uber’ for their share. Reacting to Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho’s statement that people of country are laughing on Goa for not having ‘Ola’ and ‘Uber’, Chodankar said that despite the state having enough taxis why is he so keen to bring the private players. “Godinho must first study whether people of the other states are happy with such private players, where the security…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Amidst reported Saffron party plans of fielding a woman candidate for South-Goa Lok Sabha seat and the rumors doing round that the name of Savita Tawadkar, Poinguinim Sarpanch and wife of Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, has expressed her willingness to accept South Goa BJP ticket. Savita says that if her name is being discussed as a probable BJP candidate and claimant for South-Goa parliamentary seat, she is willing to accept the privilege as BJP’s woman candidate from South Goa. When asked how she feels about her name being reportedly discussed in BJP party circles as one of the…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Ribandar is gearing up for the final phase of its Smart City works, as Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) assures to complete the remaining tasks within a specified timeframe, ensuring a hassle-free and systematic approach. In a crucial meeting held today, IPSCDL discussed the plan for the road closure in Ribandar for the sewerage work, emphasizing the importance of coordinating efforts to address traffic management and public safety concerns during the closure period. The final leg of the proposed project, scheduled to begin in four phases starting March 6, 2024, involves activities like laying sewerage…

Goemkarponn desk SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that no high school in the state can deny admissions to children with special needs. CM Sawant was addressing the gathering on the occasion of the Distribution of Spectacles under Vision for All under Swayampurna Goa 2.0. “No high school in the state can deny admissions to children with special needs. This is inclusive of Goa. Secretary Education & Director Higher Education are constantly monitoring this issue,” said Sawant. Sawant also stressed the need for Goa to align its goals with that of the PM’s vision of Skill India, Fit India…

Goemkarponn desk CALANGUTE: Two people from Goa have been taken into custody in relation to the murder of Nafe Singh Rathee, the head of the Indian National Lok Dal’s (INLD) Haryana unit. On February 25, several bullets were fired into the car carrying Nafe Singh Rathee and party worker Jai Kishan in Bahadurgarh in the state’s Jhajjar district, resulting in their deaths. In a coordinated operation, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell, the district police, and the Haryana Police’s Special Task Force detained Ashish and Saurabh in Goa. They will be transported to the nation’s capital by afternoon, according to police…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: After his popular healthcare initiatives for the people of Benaulim, the Hon MLA of Benaulim Capt Venzy Viegas has now launched a special healthcare scheme for centenarians, i.e. super senior citizens who have crossed 100 years of age. Launching the “Banaule Aamdar Shatabdi Bhalayki Yojana”, Capt Viegas informed that this scheme will now provide a number of health facilities, such as an annual health checkup and free consultation with specialist and super-specialist doctors, along with free medications. Viegas said that for the first time, even lab tests and radiology would be covered at no cost for centuries,…

Goa’s tourist influx sparks discussions for a third airport. This move reflects the state’s growth and infrastructural needs. Goemkarponn desk Panaji’s increasing tourist influx has sparked discussions about the need for a third airport, according to Goa’s Power Minister Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar. Recognizing the burgeoning growth of tourism, Dhavalikar suggested that the existing Dabolim and Mopa airports might soon be insufficient to handle the rising number of visitors. This statement underscores the state’s remarkable evolution from a quaint tourist destination to a bustling hub, necessitating significant infrastructural developments to sustain its growth. Unprecedented Tourist Growth Triggers Infrastructure Debate Goa’s tourism…