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* Now Uproar In The State Over Basilica Photo on Washroom Signboard * Opposition, ruling MLAs slam agency for the error Goemkaroonn desk PANAJI: The washroom signboard at Manohar International Airport has landed Goa Government in trouble as it has picture of Basilica of Bon Jesus, Old Goa. The picture has gone viral on Social media after activist Hsailendra Velingkar shared the post. The sentiments of the Christian community has been hurt, say leaders. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said the MOPA airport standee is proof of haste, waste & unaccountability in government spending – Yuri Alemao “The total recklessness…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: “Disability Commission organises workshop on Universal Design for engineers* ‘Opening minds to Universal Design’ – a two-day technical training workshop for engineers of various government departments was organised by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in association with Design Bridge Diversity and Inclusion Foundation, Pune recently. The purpose was to introduce engineers to Universal Design, which is designing for ‘ALL’. The training was conducted at the Goa Rajya Kar Bhavan, Altinho – Panaji with the assistance of Principal Trainers Dr Kavita Murugkar, Access Auditor empanelled with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: A Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) was inaugurated by local MLA and Environment Minister Nilesh Cabral during the function held at Ravindra Bhavan Hall, Curchorem, on Wednesday. “The four systems which JSW Foundation sponsors will be installed at four locations in Goa, namely at Dudhsagar, Colva and Baga in North Goa” Cabral announced this in the presence of Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council (CCMC) Chairperson Dr Jasmine Braganza, Member Secretary of Goa Pollution Control Board Sharmila Monteiro, Director Pradip Naik and JSW representative Anurag. He said that once the mining activities started, the CAAQMS would be installed…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: BJP-backed Councilor Councilor Vishwanath Dalvi was elected today unopposed after his only rival candidate Bharat Purohit withdrew his candidature today. Vishwanath Dalvi thanked Bharat Purohit for supporting him. He thanked Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik for their support. Following his news of victory, his supporters took out his procession. Bharat Purohit said following a request from BJP leaders including Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik he withdrew his candidature. He said BJP leaders assured him to complete the work he listed, including repairs of the shop at Ponda Bus Stand,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Labour and Employment Minister Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate today said that the notification to revise minimum wages in the State would be hopefully issued on May 1. Monserrate said that the draft notification would be issued with the intention of revising minimum wages with proposed rates in the State. Later, objections and suggestions will be invited from all the stakeholders, including industries and trade unions, within 60 days from the date of notification. The Minister said that after receiving suggestions and objections, the State government would fix the minimum wages in the State and notify them. “The minimum…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Stating in the coming monsoon, people in Goa will get Free Cashew-Sapplings any where and everywhere; WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar said the government is aiming to bring 3000 new farmings in the agriculture sector. Shirodkar was speaking after laying the foundation stone for 49 lakhs worth of Bhandara at Shiroti in Khola village in the presence of Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa and ex-Dy.CM and BJP Vice-President Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar on Wednesday. Speaking further, Kavlekar reiterates adding more than 100 Bhandaras in the existing lot of 337 Bhandaras so far to further boost agriculture activities in the State.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister for Transport Mauvin Godinho said that there will be no tax exemption for taxi operators of Pernem. “The taxi operators will not be given tax exemption; many new demands are going on coming from this. We cannot just give a tax exemption to operators from Pernem. It will be an injustice to others,” said Godinho. He said that state government earned Rs 4 crore from Goa and why will government or for that matter GMR suffer losses. Godinho said that whatever promises have been made to them will be delivered. The taxi operators will be given…