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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Michael Lobo today said that his party will field panels in the upcoming panchayat elections in all 40 constituencies. “We will be fielding our panels for the forthcoming panchayat elections. Elections will not be held on party lines. After chairing the first CLP meeting, we will field panels in both the constituencies that we have won and others that we have lost,” said Lobo. He further said that identifying candidates would begin soon and that he was sure that the people of Goa would give them a chance. Lobo further informed that an…

Goemkarponn desk QUEPEM: Adivasi Sangatna Kepem (ASK) has strongly demanded speedy disposal of Mundkar and Tenancy cases. Sanghatna also suggested necessary changes/amendments to the existing laws be carried out. During a press briefing held in Quepem, ASK was commenting on the backdrop of the statement made by Revenue minister Atanasio Monserate that Mundkar cases will be disposed of within 6 months. Sanghatna members stated that as per the existing Mundkar and Tenancy laws, the Mundkar and Tenant have to first file a Tenancy/Mundkar declaration application. Once the Tenancy/Mundkar declaration application is decided, that proceeding gets closed and if the party…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: With no maintenance works being carried out whatsoever, the Ponda locals pose a question about the condition of Rajiv Ghandi Kala Mandir. According to Viraj Sapre, the floors tiles at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir at the entrance have been displaced. He said the Rajiv Kala Mandir was renovated recently. He questioned whether it was correctly maintained. Similarly, he said the sound system of Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir is learnt to be not functioning. Recently he went to Kala Mandir to book the theatre for staging one programme for his friend. He said the per day rent is…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: MGP MLA Sudin Dhavalikar today said that he has given unconditional support to the BJP and that he will be happy with whichever ministry is allocated by the Chief Minister. Dhavalikar today took charge as a minister at the secretariat complex in Porvorim. “I have given unconditional support to BJP; I will be happy with whatever department is allocated to me by CM,” said Dhavalikar He further said that he would be fine with and try to do full justice to any ministry allocated to me. “Portfolio will be allotted within 2-3 days’ time,” he added. When…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sports Minister Govind Gaude today said that Goa is not ready for National Games. “Goa is not ready for National Games; I will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Central Sports Minister to discuss and put forth my ideas,” said Gaude. He further said that he would give every possible help to promote rural sports talent in the state of Goa. The Goa government has spent nearly Rs 450 crore on raising infrastructure for the proposed National Games. Delay in completing the requisite infrastructure in Goa has been one of the reasons behind the delay in hosting…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Revenue Minister Atanasio “Babush’ Monserrate today said there will be a lot of changes in the functioning of the office of Collector, Dy Collector and Mamlatdar and that the departments will be made people-friendly. Monserrate today took charge as the Minister for Revenue, Labour and Waste management at the Secretariate Complex. “There will be a lot of changes in the functioning of the office of Collector, Dy Collector and Mamlatdar and the departments will be made people-friendly. After taking charge, these departments will be much more friendly,” said Babush. He further that there will be restructuring due…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA— Rashtriya OBC Mahasangh demanded a 27 per cent reservation of seats in the Goa Legislative Assembly. Rashtriya OBC Mahasangh Goa State President Madu Naik expressed dismay over the long-pending demands of OBC about which memorandums are submitted to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and MLAs. He demanded with new OBC MLAs/ Ministers of the Goa Government to fulfil three long pending demands of OBC. Rashtriya OBC Mahasangh Goa State President Madu Naik and former Curchorem MLA Sham Satardekar, and various OBC leaders from Goa addressing to media expressed unhappiness that they are not getting an appointment from Government…