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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Goa on the auspicious occasion of Easter. In his message the Governor said, Easter is one of the most important days for Christians all over the world. Easter is a holy day which symbolizes the supreme sacrifice made by Lord Jesus Christ for humankind. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his resurrection are manifestations of the triumph of good over evil. Further the Governor said, in the present times, there is no greater lesson to learn than that of forgiveness…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate has disclosed the the recent forest fires in Goa had been mainly due to the conducive environment caused by dry spells, unprecedented high temperatures and low humidity. “Recent forest fires in Goa had been mainly due to the conducive environment caused by dry spells, unprecedented high temperatures and low humidity,” said Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey He further said that due to the recent forest fire incidences in the state an area of about 4.18 sq km is reported to be affected including 2.27 Sq Km area affected in…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that the state government will undertake an exercise using drones and cutting edge technologies to plant trees in places burned during the forest fires. “We will undertake an exercise using drones & cutting-edge technologies to plant trees in places burned during the forest fires,” said Rane He further said that by developing a 5-year plan and other continuing plans that will be put into action by Goa Forests and that he was certain that we will achieve significant changes in next four years. “In the past, trees were planted on a…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa’s Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) has decided to deploy ten new Electric Vehicles (EVs) for the upcoming G20 meetings in Goa. This comes as part of the Goa government’s commitment to promote sustainable transportation options in the state. The government is currently in the procurement stage of 48 new electric vehicles (EVs) for operation under the Smart City project in Panaji. From this lot, KTC plans to use ten electric buses to serve delegates of the upcoming G20 meetings in Goa starting from April 17. The electric mini-buses being deployed by KTC for the G20 meetings in…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: OBC Leaders have welcomed expert Committee proposal for 41 percent medical reservation at Goa Medical College for PG Courses . Gomantak Bhandari Samaj President Ashok Naik, similarly Rashtriya OBC Mahasang Goa Convenor had urge government to immediately amend 2004 merit rules in Cabinet meeting for implementation of 41 percent reservation for PG Medical courses at GMC. The OBC leaders said they fought lot for right of OBC and constantly conducted follow up on issue and even filed petitions in court . OBC Commission Chairman Adpoikar who is also member of four member Committee appointed by Government Finally…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Two days ago the pipeline at Ganjem Bhandara which supplying raw water to OPA treatment Plant was repaired and restored as also raw water supply to OPA plant resumed today. The 1000 mm dia pipeline was burst suddenly after which huge quantity of water wasted into drains. The WRD team immediately took repair work with help of several employees and it was restored today morning. Following this the supply of raw water was also resumed after few hours. The water level was reduced to 2.70 meter at OPA yesterday after raw water supply line from Ganjem Bhandara…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Unhappy over ward delimitations and reservations some Ponda Councillors and former Councillors have approach the High Court challenging it. While some councillors and aspiring candidates who could not contest their ward as it got reserved for ladies or OBCs not waiting for Court verdict are even ready preparing to field their Wives and daughters or family relatives incase go court decision goes against their petition. Meanwhile voters at Ponda said According to voters not only wards but even votes in family i.e husband and wife in house are split with husband will vote in one ward while…