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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Nine Russian tourists were rescued off Mandrem and Morjim beaches, even as five other persons were rescued along Goa’s beaches, which saw tourists visit the state’s coastline by droves over the Christmas weekend. At Mandrem, two Russian nationals, aged 67 years and 41 years, respectively, were overcome by a rough current. The mother and daughter were pushed apart by powerful waves and were struggling to swim back to shore. On noticing the struggle, lifesavers Karan and Rohit rushed to their rescue with the help of rescue tubes. The lifesavers brought the individuals back to shore and conducted…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Disappointed over curtailment of the upcoming winter session, scheduled in January, the opposition MLAs today joined hands to petition Speaker demanding to extend the seating of the House to include Private members day. Seven opposition MLA’s this evening met at the chamber of leader of opposition to discuss strategy of upcoming assembly sesssion, submit memorandum to speaker. Leader of Opposition (LoP) Yuri Alemao said that the state government is only silencing the opposition. “Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar is acting like the spokesperson of BJP; this is complete murder of democracy to skip the private members day,” he added…

Sequeira was promised a Cabinet berth within 8 days of joining the BJP, but strong resistance from party cadre has delayed the move Sequeira could be accommodated at the beginning of New year 2023 SURAJ NANDREKAR/ Goemkarponn PANAJI: Last week, the BJP Goa desk in charge CT Ravi came to Goa on a flying visit and left after holding the party’s core committee meeting. In a statement to the press, he said that there was no resentment amongst the 8 MLAs who switched loyalty from Congress to BJP on September 16. He also said that there were no assurances given…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: Congress leader Janardhan Bhandari has alleged that Bhumiputras, who are running kiosk owners at Canacona, are harassed by ruling party leaders over political vendetta. Swabhimani Jagruth Canaconkars and Jana Sena Warriors, led by Congress Leader Janardhan Bhandari, on Monday, gheraoed Canacona Chief Officer Madhu Narvekar over harassment of local kiosk owners. Bhandari said that Canacona Congress Parivar and JANA SENA warriors have submitted a representation to the Chief Minister, other Ministers and various government authorities to draw their attention to this harassment met by educated youths. “Our Bhumiputra youths of Canacona are earning their living running small…

Goemkarponn desk MOPA: Greenfield Mopa Airport Taxi Association has alleged that the state government is trying to create a divide between the taxi owners from Pernem and Mopa. “The government is trying to divide the taxi owners through falsehoods. We will stick to our demand of opposing the app and continue batting for the counter for yellow, black taxis at Mopa airport,” the association said. The association has also called for a protest on January 2, demanding a yellow and black taxi stand at the Mopa airport and for the government’s failure to protect the people’s interests. The association has…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik today urged the young generation to switch towards cultivating and reviving their fallow traditional paddy Khajan land with the support of various schemes of the Agriculture Department. He said today, people are suffering various health problems, including diabetes, with the consumption of white rice. “There was a simple solution to this. We must cultivate fallow Khajan land and eat healthy brown rice to help stay healthy and diabetic-free,” he said. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the 1 km long construction of riverside (check dam) Khajan Bhandara at Chikhalpaine Khajan…

Goemkarponn desk VELIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s visit to AAP MLA’s residence for Christmas greetings has triggered rumours over the possible joining of the legislators into the BJP. CM Sawant yesterday visited AAP MLA Capt Venzy Viegas and Cruz Silva to give his Christmas greetings. “Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant visited AAP MLA Cruz Silva’s home on Christmas and did not find time to visit my home,” said BJP Leader Savio Rodrigues. He further said that People from Velim have been calling him asking if AAP MLAs joining BJP. “I am not privy to such discussions of BJP-AAP. CM &…