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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho today said that the traffic violations in the state have come down to 50 percent with an increase in the traffic fines. “The fines collected by the authorities have doubled since the implementation of new traffic files, but the offences registered have come down to 50 percent,” said Godinho. Speaking further, he said that there is a need for 1200 electric buses in the state, but the only difficulty that arises is for the charging stations. “Have directed the authorities to increase charging facilities across the Kadamba Bus stands; it is needed now,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that there has not been any communal tension or any other issues due to the uniform civil code in the state. “There has not been any communal tension or any other issues due to the uniform civil code in the state. One-third of the population in Goa comprises minority communities that include 27 per cent Christians and five to six per cent Muslims. There have been no complaints or problems,” said Sawant. Speaking on the anti-conversion bill, CM said, “Even today, I say that we follow the Uniform civil code. I have…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Enforcement Directorate Monday conducted searches across offices of the Goa-based Dempo Group of companies. The Dempo group, which earlier had mining as its core business, has investments in ship-building, real estate, education and media, among other sectors. The Dempo group, which earlier had mining as its core business, has investments in ship-building, real estate, education and media among other sectors.

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Uneven road tarring at Dabolim to Varunapuri national highway road turning a death trap for the commuters. Congress leader Nasir Khan urged government authorities to take up the work on an urgent basis before the monsoon. Questioning the efficiency and proper execution of work related to National Highway road tarrying from Dabolim to Varunapuri stretch, Nasir Khan, Congress leader from Vasco, slammed the National Highway Authority for not executing the tarrying of this highway stretch properly. Khan, in his comment, said that both the lanes of this national highway stretch are half tarred, giving this road partly…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: The Trustees of Masjid-e-Noor, Dabolim, on account of Eid Milan celebrated in the Masjid especially to share the joy of Eid with Non-Muslim friends, proposed to welcome the Ram Navmi procession next year with sweets, drinks and hugs in front of the Masjid. In his speech, Shaikh Iqbal Mohiddin, Trustee, said that “This year in Ramadan when we gathered to part before breaking fast, a huge procession gathered outside the Masjid and made a lot of noise shouted inciting slogans and danced and we were taken by a surprise. Later, the same procession created a mess at…

* Workers alleged that instead of fulfilling promises made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the Department harassed them by terminating their services. * Ask whether the Government staging agitation for rightful demand is an offence in Democratic Country? Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The seven terminated workers (office-bearers) of all Goa Union of Anganwadi workers threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan from May 11 in protest against illegal removal from jobs. The seven office bearers of All Goa Union of Anganwadi Workers Committee addressed to media along with the Union Lawyer today and demanded justice from Government. They…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With teh tourist season in full swing, the Drishti Marine Lifeguard seem to do yeoman’s service to the Goans and the tourists as well. In the last packed weekend Drishti lifesavers not to saved lives but also helped the parents find the missing children. On Sunday May 8 Children lost/ found & rescues Baga Point 3. A mother from Mapusa came to the tower and said her 4yr old son could not be found, the Lifesavers made announcements on a jeep patrol, and he was located and returned to his mother after checks and confirmation with the…