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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 &…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Despite opposition from Parents, work on the mobile tower continues at Talavalim. Taking note of it, Talavalim Mahalaxmi High School, Pre-primary and Primary School Association held a meeting and demanded with Chief Minister to shift the Mobile tower. The Parent Teachers Associations of Mahalaxmi English Highschools, as well as its Pre-Primary and Primary School Association, today, in a meeting held at School Premises, passed a resolution to shift the Mobile Tower coming up in the premises of GPS at Bhedshem Talavalim. Around 450 students of Mahalaxmi School Complex and around 50 students are learning in GPS Bhedshem…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Corporation of the City of Panaji Congress Councillor Joel Andrade was on Sunday announced elected Goa Youth Congress president by Indian Youth Congress President Srinivas BV in Delhi. In a statement from Delhi, Joel said,” I’m thankful to our national in charge Krishna Allavaru ji, Srinivas BV bhai, senior Congress leader Girish Chodankar ji and Goa Youth Congress in charge Richi Bhargava for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.”

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Over the past eight days, the city of Panaji resonated with the sights, sounds and myriad moods of the arts from across the South Asian region and the globe. Strains of music filled the air while discerning audiences watched experimental theatre, browsed books and paintings that showcased the region’s cultural heritage, celebrated with artists and revelled in the immersive experience of the fifth physical edition of the Serendipity Art Festival. Organised for nine days and spread across 14+ venues with over 170+ programs, and more than 1000 artists, the Serendipity Art Festival was held in association with…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: After the July incident, a breach in Bandharas hit farmers at Shiroda, who now fear losing their paddy crop cultivated by them. According to farmers, the Rubi (Vaigani) paddy khajan cultivation at Shidotte, Shiroda, was submerged under saline water yesterday (24) December night due to a rise in river water level; the farmers have started work to repair the breach in Bandhara on war footing as they fear the breach in Bandhara could further widen if it is not repaired immediately. Fed up with frequent repairs and unable to bear the high cost of repairs, the farmers…