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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: South Goa Congress MP Francisco Sardinha today that newcomers in Congress who have worked for 3-5 days should not tell whom should be given tickets for LS polls. “Newcomers in Congress who have worked for 3-5 days should not tell whom should be given tickets for LS polls. Voters will decide on candidatature and later party,” said Sardinha. He further said that some say they are working for the progress of Congress but in reality they are on BJP’s payroll, they want to end Congress. “If the party gives the ticket, and if the people want me…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has been asked to deposit Rs 50,000 as compensation for the delay by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) following the coastal authority’s nearly eight-month-long failure to file a reply. The tribunal has further stated that payment of this fine must now come before accepting the reply-affidavit from the GCZMA. According to the NGT, the GCZMA ‘lacks seriousness’ and has shown a similar disdain in other cases that have come before the tribunal. “We are baffled as to why there has been such a significant delay in submitting the reply-affidavit, as…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation has informed that an Aadhaar is a random 12 digit Unique Identification Number issued to a resident to establish the resident’s unique identity which cannot be reassigned to any other individual. However, Aadhaar is mandatory especially where proof of Aadhaar is condition/pre requisite for receipt of Government subsidy, benefit or service. In the interest of the residents, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has advised residents to update their supporting documents at least once by submitting Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) in Aadhaar on completion of 10…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Department of Art & Culture had organised State level Crib Competition during Christmas in two categories i.e. a) Institution/ Group & b) Individual/ Household as a part of promotion and preservation of this age old tradition of crib making in Goa. In Institution/ Group category total 15 groups and in Individual/ Household category total 40 individuals participated. A panel of three jury members comprising of, Julio D’souza, Sachin Naik and Smt. Sonia Rodrigues Sabarwal judged the competition. The result of State level Crib Competition – 2023 of both categories is as follows: Institution/ Group Catogory: First…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications has notified the Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 with an objective to provide seamless connectivity in the state of Goa and this department is now the Nodal department for issuing any permissions relating to setting up of Telecom Infrastructure & Right of Way (ROW) in the State of Goa. All concern Department/TSP/ISP/Cable Operator are requested to obtain prior permission of IT Department before setting up of Telecom Infrastructure & Right Way (ROW) in the State of Goa. Further, as per the clause 9.2 of Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy 2020, it…

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while adressing a presser said that he has explained to the ED why their summons is illegal and that he will not obey an unlawful order. He said that his biggest strength and asset is his honesty. New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday refused to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor scam case, calling the summons “false” and “illegal”. He also accused the BJP-led central government of using the ED and other agencies to harass and intimidate him and his party leaders ahead of the…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Chairperson of the Mapusa Municipal Council met with members of the Mapusa Merchants Association to discuss concerns regarding a proposed increase in shop rent. Citing possible negative effects on their businesses, the association expressed their collective opposition to the rent increase. At the meeting, the Mapusa Merchants Association representatives communicated that the proposed increase in shop rent is not considered beneficial for their long-term financial viability. They outlined the difficulties that companies confront, particularly in light of the present economic situation, and emphasized the possible consequences of raising rent. The association took a strong stand and…