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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reacting to the development of approval for Karnataka’s DPR for the Kalsa Bhandura dam, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that despite the approval, the State cannot divert water. “Despite the approval of DPR, Karnataka cannot divert the water of Mhadei River because, under the Wild Life Protection Act 1972, no water from Kalasa Rivulet can be diverted in any manner,” he said. Sawant further added the State shall fight to the hilt for each drop of Mhadei water. “We demand and request the central government to immediately constitute the Mahadayi Water Management Authority which would ensure…

Goemkapronn desk PONDA: Tourism is at its peak at Dudhsagar, with tourists arriving to celebrate the Christmas holidays, following which the Government has increased the number of Jeeps ferrying tourists to Dudhsagar waterfall from 240 per day to 275 trips per day. Considering the eco-sensitive Government limit the trips, however, it has increased for a few days on the occasion of Christmas Celebrations when tourist flow is more. A large number of tourists are flocking to watch the majestic waterfall. The season has been commenced on October 1st week of this year. However, continuous rain and flooding in the river…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Anjuna Police has arrested 18 people on charges of mobile theft. The police seized 29 high-end mobile phones and 3 bikes used while committing the crime. SP North Nidhin Valson said that acting upon the said information, staff of Anjuna Police Station proceeded in search of the accused person, and upon verifying CCTV footage, the accused person was traced at Calangute. After thorough interrogation, it came to light that two gangs consisting of 18 accused persons who are residents of different parts of India came down to Goa especially to commit the theft of mobile phones. SP…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (Goa) Convenor Amit Palekar today demanded that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should resign from his position over his failure to save our Mhadei River. “I give a call to all Goans and all MLAs to join the movement to save our River Mhadei. Everyone should unite together,” said Palekar. He further said that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has failed the people of Goa. “CM Sawant is speaking all lies, and he is talking without any legal aspects and background. Chief Minister should resign,” he added. Palekar said that this movement is now to save…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) today slammed Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for his failure to save Goa’s Mhadei River. “Chief Minister has failed to protect Goa’s interest in Mhadei. Today Karnataka is enjoying while Goans will face the consequences and the scarcity,’ said Manoj Parab. Alleging further, Parab said that the government of Goa sold out the basin of River Mhadei to Karnataka for its political gain to win the Karnataka elections. “BJP government is promising free units of water to the Goans and at the same time is selling river basin to Karnataka,” he added. Parab said…

Goemkarponn desk CORTALIM/ AGASSAIM: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that he will find out a way to finish the Zuari Bridge revolving restaurant and that he has already spoke to PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral. “We will find a way out for this,” Gadkari said. Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant too was upbeat about the revolving restaurant. He said that There will be a revolving restaurant on the new Zuari bridge tower. State govt will contribute 50 per cent of the cost. “I request Union minister Nitin Gadkari to sanction a light and sound show…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minutes after Union Minister for Roads Transport and Highways complained that the Goa Forest Department was not granting timely clearances for various projects, Goa’s Forest Minister took to social media to direct officials to grant speedy approval for central and state projects. “As mentioned by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Roads, Transport & Highway, Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji, I have issued directions to Chief Secretary and PCCF (Forest Department) to clear all pending files pertaining to State Highways and roads, on top priority, if any pending,” said Rane. he added, “We will not tolerate any backlogs and delays…