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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Co-operative Societies will now have to pay Rs 10,000 to the government from the premium amount collected from members during the transfer of shares and occupancy rights of a plot of land, housing unit or commercial unit. The Goa government has notified the draft Goa Co-operative Societies (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2024 to this effect. The member seeking transfer will have to pay a fixed transfer fee of Rs 2000 and an amount of premium at the rate of up to 2% of the market value of the property to the society. From the premium amount, the society…

Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa will respect whatever decision the INDIA alliance takes on candidates to be fielded from both Lok Sabha seats in the coastal state, a party leader said on Wednesday. Goa AAP unit chief Amit Palekar also said the Arvind Kejriwal-led party has shortlisted names of the aspirants from North Goa and South Goa constituencies and sent their names to the party leadership. “We have shortlisted three candidates each from North Goa and South Goa constituencies. The party cadre has already started galvanising support in favour of the INDIA alliance,” Palekar told reporters. Though this…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The Water Resources Department began the works for construction of Flood-gate Protection Wall, Embankment and Beautification along the Kushavati River, near Partagali Jeevottam Math, Partagal in Poinguinim village of Canacona on Tuesday. The Foundation stone was laid for the 2.57 cr worth works by Irrigation department at the hands of Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar in the presence of Minister for Water Resource Development, Co-operation and Provedoria Subhash Shirodkar, ZP (Poinguinim) Shobhana Velip, Poinguinim Sarpanch Savita Tawadkar and others. Speaking on the occasion, Tawadkar said, Canacona is progressing in every angle, be it Education, Employment and…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The two-days ‘SANGAM 2024’, at DPMs Shree Mallikarjun & Chetan Manju Dessai College, concluded amidst showcase of unity, diversity, and exceptional talent while S.S Angle Higher Secondary, Mashem, is declared as the overall winners of competitions in the SANGAM 2024. The event hosted by Dnyan Prabodhini Mandal (DPM), witnessed an overwhelming participation of five higher secondary schools, bringing together students, parents, alumni, and the local community in a celebration of culture and achievement. The festivities on Day One kicked off with flag off for run race at the hands of Chairman of the college Chetan Manju Desai…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Youth Congress and NSUI have condemned the attempt of University Grants Commission (UGC) to ‘de-reserve’ the posts of SC, ST and OBC and fill them under general category. Goa Youth Congress President Joel Andrade on Wednesday addressed a press conference in Congress House and slammed the BJP government over the issue. NSUI State president Naushad Chaudhari, GPYC General Secretary Aharaz Mulla and Nitin Patkar were also present. Andrade said that on Tuesday evening UGC withdrew from its website the draft guidelines suggesting ‘de-reservation’ of reserved posts for SC, ST and OBC categories. “If this comes into force…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: A Delegation led by Chandrakant Chodankar, President of KTC Drivers and Allied Employees Association today met Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao and presented him a Memorandum with a request to raise their concerns and issues in the upcoming Assembly Session. Quepem MLA Altone D’ Costa was also present. Leader of Opposition assured them to be their Voice in the upcoming Assembly. The delegation comprised of Nacemento Lobo, Ulhas Naik, Manish Tandel, Suchita Dhakankar, Atmaram Gawas and Sanjay Amonkar. The memorandum submitted to the Leader of Opposition has listed core issues like signing settlement and non-payment of arrears,…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a comprehensive press briefing today in view of the imminent budget session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai expressed deep concern over many compelling issues plaguing the state. He stressed the limited timeframe of the session, which always proves to be insufficient for comprehensive debates and discussions on the government’s progress, to hold them accountable. Voicing Goemkars’ grievances, Sardesai enumerated the multitude of challenges the state faces like unemployment, healthcare deficiencies, agricultural issues, declining tourism, neglect of heritage sites, rising state debt, issues related to infrastructure such as Bhoma Highway issue, restrictions…