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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho said that the Goa taxi app will operate on the basis of government-prescribed fares and that taxi operator will not suffer losses. “Goa taxi app will operate on the basis of the government prescribed fares adding that taxi operators will not suffer losses,” said Godinho. Godinho informed that Taxi App is fully ready the file pertaining to that will be up before the cabinet for approval. The minister also informed that the app had been developed by Goa Electronics Limited (GEL). Godinho said that once the app is launched, taxi owners and operators…

Goemkarponn desk VAGHURME: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Friday visited Shree Shantadurga Temple in Vaghurme on the occasion of the annual kalotsav. Speaking to Goemkarponn, CM said he prayed to the goddess asking to shield Goa from a new variant of coronavirus and to protect the World from new infection surge by taming the pandemic. Offering greetings of kalotsav to the villagers, CM said he visited this temple after a really long time and is happy to take blessings from goddess Shantadurga. Praising villagers for prioritising eco-friendly decorations over unsustainable materials, CM said, “Goa is well known for its…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa P.S Sreedharan Pillar and Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the State, especially the Christian Brethren on the auspicious occasion of Christmas celebration. In his message, CM Sawant said that “Christmas is celebrated on the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is a festival of brotherhood and sharing happiness which gives a message to follow the ideals of sacrifice, love, harmony, mercy & peace. As we celebrate this holy festival, we must emulate Jesus Christ’s eternal message of love and forgiveness by extending a helping hand to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: 10 years after the horrific Calvin bus tragedy, the Additional Sessions Court North Goa today has acquitted bus driver Rajesh Naik citing lack of evidence. Advocate Damodar Dhond represented the accused, Rajesh Naik. After examining the witnesses, the Court had ordered that the prosecution had failed to prove either that the accused drove the bus in a rash and negligent manner. The bus carrying passengers to the ferry crossing between Aldona and Calvim village rolled down the ferry ramp into the river after the brakes failed. The ferry was on the other side of the river. Both…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant attended the Alumni Meet 2022 of Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Shiroda, in the presence of the Minister for Water Resources Department and Chairman of Shivgram Education Society Subhash Shirodkar at Shiroda last evening. Stressing on Developmental growth in various sectors in the State, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, while addressing the gathering, mentioned that Goa has witnessed all-round development in many Sectors and added saying that once the recently inaugurated Manohar International airport at Mopa Goa is fully operational, it will emerge as one of the best Destination.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Airport Authority of India, Goa, has issued new protocols and guidelines to be followed for International Arrivals in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new protocols will be applicable from today, Dec 24, 2022, till further orders. The passengers found to be symptomatic during on-arrival thermal screening shall be immediately isolated and taken to a designated medical facility as per health protocol. A sub-section, i.e. 2% of the total passengers in the flight, shall undergo random post-arrival testing at the airport on arrival. Such travellers in each flight shall be identified by the concerned airlines, preferably…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: A day after Go Forward President Vijai Sardesai castigated Benaulim MLA over Seafarer’s pension issue, the AAP MLA has now hit out at the former Dy CM. Taking to twitter today, Capt Venzy Viegas said”Goan seafarers’ long wait finally ends. Pension+arrears released today. #Thanks2AccountsDirector. ‘Lone MLA’ procured by BJP in 2017 is now trying to wash his sins. No Fot Fotting Fottingponna with Tarvoti. Now, we wait for technicalities to be sorted for permanent scheme.” Yesterday, targetting CM Dr Pramod Sawant and Capt Venzy, Vijai had tweeted, “HIS LIE IS IN WRITING! @DrPramodPSawant’s note on the #SeafarersPensionScheme…