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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Congress’ Cumbharjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai today has denied rumours of him quitting the Congress and joining the BJP. “I never went to CM’s bungalow yesterday; I was at home,” said Faldesai. When asked why he did not attend the crucial CLP meeting yesterday night, Faldesai said he was unaware of the late-night CLP meeting. “They had put a message on the group, but I was asleep by then,” he added. Faldesai claimed that he was not in touch with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and was only in touch with GPCC President Amit Patkar.

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Congress MLA Aleixo Sequeira today presumed that the affidavit signed by Congress candidates before polls was only applicable if Congress came to power. “I do not know what the affidavit we signed was. I presume the affidavit was applicable only if we came to power and would not topple the Congress government,’ said Sequeira. He further said that he was with Congress and there was no plan to quit the party. “I am not aware of any political developments happening yesterday. I was relaxing at home”, he said. When asked why he did not attend the CLP…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate informed the house today that necessary action will be taken and any trees in dangerous condition will be dealt with. Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar had raised a question that action should be taken on trees which are in dangerous conditions, thus causing trouble for commuters due to heavy rains. “Any trees which are in dangerous condition necessary action to be taken and same is directed to authorities,” said Monserrate Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai said that Goa will soon become like Mumbai if Goa State Disaster Management Plan doesn’t come into force.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Congress Leader Digambar Kamat today said that he was hurt and stunned by the statements made by Goa Desk Incharge Dinesh Gundu Rao during a press conference held yesterday. “I saw a video of Dinesh Gundu Raowhich’s presser being circulated. I’m shocked & stunned; it has hurt me beyond words. Dinesh Rao was at my place on Saturday night; I told him my position then,” said Kamat. He further said that due to humiliation towards me after the elections, my workers were angry and also deeply hurt. “So for the time being, I said, I will not…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Congress Calangute MLA Michael Lobo refuted rumours of him quitting his party and returning to the BJP. “I am firmly with Congress, and I am not going anywhere; we will raise issues in the Assembly. I left yesterday’s Congress meeting due to some urgent work,” said Lobo. He further said that he had already informed the party that he was not interested in continuing as Leader of Opposition as there were various issues raised against him by the government. “I also suggested the party consider Senior leader Digambar Kamat or someone else to take the responsibility”, he…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Fearing repeated flooding, locals at Dharbandora, Nirankal and Khandepar suggested dredging the Dudhsagar river basin. Locals said the Government had not conducted dredging activities in Khandepar or the Dudhsagar river for the past several decades, which needs to take urgent basis. It may be recalled last year Right from Collem, Sacorda, Dharbandora, Davkon, Nirankal, Khandepar, Vagurme, Murdi, Baga, Vagurme, Volvoi, Usgao, and Ganjem Villages flooded, causing a major loss to the house and properties. Locals said in recent years, they immediately experienced a flood in their area and therefore suggested dredging of a river basin and allowing…

Goemkarponn desk CHICALIM: Dengue cases are less this year compared to last year. Malaria cases are nil, whereas Viral Fever cases are increasing, which comes to Chicalim hospital. Dr Anil Umraskar, medical Superintendent at Sub District hospital Chicalim, said this year, from June and July till 11th, there were only 15 Dengue cases. Last year in June, Dengue cases were 115. Compared to last year, cases in June this year are considerably fewer. But at this moment, we can’t predict what could be the scenario of Dengue cases as it may even increase in August. When questioned about the long…