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Vijai Sardesai is misleading the people of Goa, says the Minister for Sports, Art & Culture Intro: One Minister who is facing the heat in the Monsoon session of Goa Assembly is Govind Gaude, who has faced cuorruption charges from Opposition on Kala Academy and National Games. Goemkarponn Editor Speaks to the Minister on the two issue, though he refused to entertain questions on kala Academy claiming it to be a sub-judice issue, he replied to queries on National Games. Excerpts: Suraj Nandrekar: Why is the Opposition gunning for your head in this Assembly Session? Govind Gaude:…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa University Inter Collegiate Badminton championship 2023-2024 for men and women was held at S.A.G. Indoor Stadium, Paddem from 18th to 28th July, 2023. St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won the women title and Goa Medical College, Bambolim won the men title. In the women finals St. Xavier’s College defeated Goa Medical College 3-1. Najida Shaikh defeated Sachi Kerkar 11-6,11-8,11-6; Stuti Shivani defeated Abigail Cunha 11-5, 6-11, 6-11, 11-6, 11-8; Arundhathi Ramesh defeated Leona Lobo 11-6, 11-3, 11-2; Najida Shaikh defeated Abigail Cunha 11-7, 11-8, 10-12, 12-10. In the men’s finals Goa Medical College, Bambolim defeated Don…

*Cannot interfere in fixing of market rates for fish as it’s pure market economics says Min Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said that his department is not aware of any fish mafias operating in the market or on the jetties. “Department is not aware of any fish mafias operating in the market or on the jetties,” said Halarnkar He further said that the Department cannot interfere in the fixing of market rates for fish as it’s pure market economics. Minister said that the capital cost incurred towards the purchase of 5 Mobile Fish Stalls in the year 2015-16…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government is serious on giving political reservation to the tribal community of the state. “Goa govt is serious on giving political reservation to the tribal community of the state and a delegation will meet Union Home Minister and Law Minister in this regards after this assembly session,” CM Sawant CM’s assurance came on the private Member Resolution moved by BJP MLA Ganesh Gaonkar in the house. “As per the census of 2011, Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute 10.23% of Goa’s population. This community deserves to be brought into the mainstream, needs…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today clarified that allotment or leasing out of GTDC properties is done following through tendering process and as per CVC guidelines. Khaunte said that the opposition should not try to fool the people as the tendering process is very transparent and open for everyone to bid. Khaunte addressed media persons following an allegation by MLA Vijai Sardesai on the floor of the house into the properties allotted by GTDC. He raised doubts with regards to the violation of CVC guidelines & undervaluation. Khuante said that Colva properties, as pointed out by the MLA,…

15,425 more will join club by the end of this year Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Close on the heels of Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho speaking about scrapping 15-year-old vehicles, the Goa Legislative Assembly was told that there are over 2 lakh vehicles in Goa which have crossed 15 years. A written reply given by the Transport Minister to a question tabled by AAP MLA Venzy Viegas states there are 2,19,921 no vehicles that have crossed 15 years of age as of 15/07/2023. The reply further states that there are 15,425 no. of vehicles will complete 15 years of age as on…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: In a shocking incident at Porvorim last night, six two-wheelers were engulfed in fire. All the six two-wheelers were burnt to ashes. The place where the incident took place is in close vicinity of Porvorim Police Station. The cause of the fire is being ascertained. Porvorim Police said that the current investigation is on. Meanwhile, locals have alleged foul play in the incident.