AERIAL VIEW Rumours are that Kamat is upset as the party did not take him into confidence before taking such a step. He is now contemplating resigning as MLA and re-contesting the Margao seat on a BJP ticket. It is also being said he has demanded “Power” portfolio from CM Pramod Sawant. However, Kamat rejected the rumours, saying he did not meet any BJP leaders and that his trip to Delhi was personal. Now the question is, Kamat may want to join the BJP but does the saffron brigade really need him? BJP already has 20 seats in the kitty…
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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Late Tukaram Kashinath Fondekar selflessly contributed to music, especially to Sangeet Natak, with his mastered art of playing the Organ (Harmonium). Through Art & Culture Department, the Government of Goa must commemorate his birth centenary by initiating a scheme in his name, said Margao MLA Digambar Kamat. “I urge Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude to prepare a Directory of all such artists of Goa which will help next generations to know of their contributions,” Digambar Kamat said. On the occasion of today’s 100th birth anniversary of the acclaimed artist, Digambar Kamat said, the Late Tukaram Fondekar…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Margao MLA and Senior Congress Leader Digambar Kamat has refuted rumours of him quitting the Congress and joining the BJP. There was speculation that the BJP would induct Kamat as a minister during the cabinet expansion and allocate him the power portfolio. “I had gone to Delhi with my wife for a wedding function yesterday, and today late evening, I returned to Goa,” said Kamat He further said that he would have not been at home if he had a plan to quit Congress and join BJP. After emerging as the single largest party in 2017, Congress…
Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: RPF and NCB, in a joint operation, have arrested one person in possession of 4.3 kgs of ganja and 2 pistols with 18 live rounds at Madgaon Station. Based on specific input from NCB Goa, a joint operation was done by RPF Madgaon with NCB Goa in which one accused, namely Thanaram s/o Kesharam r/o Barmer Rajasthan, was arrested from train 12780 NZM- Vasco, Goa express at Madgaon station on Wednesday. The accused carried 4.3 kgs of ganja and 2 pistols (0.32mm), and 18 live rounds with him. After proper seizure and panchnama, the accused has been…
Goemkarponn desk SANGUEM: Bringing cheer to the state and the country, the Usgalimol petroglyphs in South Goa have now been included in the provisional list of UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites. With this, Goa is now home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites, including these petroglyphs and the churches and convent of Old Goa. It is surely a moment of honour for the Archaeological Survey of India, Goa Chapter. Celebrating Goa’s rich history! Located at the banks of the Kushavati River in Sanguem taluka, these carvings date back to around 8000 BC. Belonging to the upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic…
Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Piped Natural Gas (PNG) pipeline work was launched in Vasco municipal area in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna (Daji) Salkar on Thursday. Officials said three schemes are available in South Goa with Rs.118 registration fees and the rest of the security deposit amount, which is refundable, said the DGM of project IOAG. On Thursday morning, Vasco MLA Salkar commenced the Piped Natural Gas pipeline connectivity project in Port town. This project is believed to give cheaper, safer and uninterrupted gas to every household. In South Goa, there are three schemes on this PNG; all these schemes…
Goemkarponn desk VASCO: A joint inspection was carried out by Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar in Baina, along with Gammon India officials. Amonkar gives Gammon India Pvt ltd ultimatum until May 20th to complete the 1.5 km service road, septic tanks and drains to avoid any epidemics during the Monsoon season. On Thursday morning, Gammon India Pvt Ltd officers, Chief Officer of Mormugao municipal council, Mormugao Mamlatdar, and the Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar conducted a physical inspection of the incomplete service road stretch of 1.5 km at Baina next to Ravindra Bhavan. During the inspection, it was observed that the drains…