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Goemkarponn desk QUEPEM: Panchayat Minister might have stated that panchayat election will not be fought on party lines, but in Quepem taluka panchayat election will be the arena wherein former BJP MLA and the present Congress MLA of Quepem will try to prove their might. As the panchayat election approaching, Congress, BJP, and Revolutionary Goans Party-backed candidates are warming up in all seven panchayat areas of the Quepem constituency. After Babu Kavalekar lost the BJP seat in the assembly election to Congress, candidate Altone D’costa of around a margin of 4000, but still Kavlekar wanted to stay in the limelight…

Purple Group started its ambitions journey in 2008 as one of the most trusted and respected names in the real estate arena with a primary vision of re-shaping the real estate landscape. Purple Group are pioneers in creating high-end living and commercial space with an opulent feel that enjoys unparalleled goodwill for its splendour, grandiose, luxury and comfort – all rolled in one. In Goa Purple Group takes pride to announce the launch of Purple’s AMOUR located at Karaswada Mapusa, Goa. Over the Past 13 years The Purple Group has completed about 11 Projects and continuing, more than 2.5…

Goemkrponn desk PONDA: Is the KTC Bus Stand premises structurally unsafe? This question is posed to several commuters who use KTC Bus stand for their Journey. The commuters said though the barricades are erected, there is no sign of repairing the bus stand structure. A few years ago, part of the beam of a bus stand structure collapsed. Luckily no one was injured; however, significant repairs are still needed to the KTC Bus stand. The Bus Stand was constructed in 1991, and it’s almost thirty years now there is no major maintenance work has been carried out. Recently GoaCan coordinator…

Goemkrponn desk PANAJI: Two days after raking up a major controversy on St Francis Xavier, Subhash Velingkar said that there is nothing communal in his statement, and it was issues of Goa vs. Portuguese oppressors Taking to the social media platform after the uproar and one complaint, Velingkar said, “GOA FILES.” Nothing to do with Communal Harmony; It is STRICTLY “Goa v/s Portuguese Oppressors” matter!” He further questioned did Goa inquisition take place or not? Did atrocities happen or not? Who was responsible for this Due to whose letter did this inquisition take place? “Whom did Francis Xavier protect? The…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Progressive Front of India bas call for action against Subhash Velingkar’s statement about St. Francis Xavier of Old Goa is outrageous and rubbish. Popular Front of India (PFI) strongly condemns this statement and demands an immediate apology from Velingkar for hurting the sentiments of the people of Goa. Various right-wing fascist groups promoted by the RSS have spread their wings in Goa. People like Velingkar are now trying to create communal tension to polarize Goan society based on religion. PFI said it would like to inform Velingkar that the teachings of St. Francis Xavier are about…

AERIAL VIEW Goa is one of the few states which does not stress on religions. We all lived together. Hindus celebrated Christmas and Eid with Catholics and Muslim friends, while the Christians and Muslims reciprocated during Ganesh Chaturthi. I always remember how my neighboring aunt waited for Diwali Sweets of nevryo’s and fove, and we waited for Dodol and bebinca during Christmas. We also enjoyed the Biryani and sheer-khurma during Eid. So what has changed now? Why do we see our friends as Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and so k on n? Goa was never like this? Who is doing this?…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane assured that the department would ensure that Eco-sensitive zones are protected while drafting the outline development plans for the planning areas. In a tweet, Rane said that eco-sensitive areas ecologically vulnerable lands must be protected and that his department will carry out exercises by legally mandated procedures. “Eco-sensitive zones are ecologically vulnerable lands that must be protected. ODPs must adhere to this fundamental legal principle,” said Rane. He further said that TCP Dept would carry out exercises by legally mandated procedures, and we will make every effort to prepare merit-based ODPs. “To ensure…