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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: “Most insensitive, irresponsible BJP government has again displayed its anti-people agenda by increasing Petrol, Diesel and LPG cylinder prices immediately after Assembly Elections. The Convenience of the People is paramount above the convenience of BJP Leaders; Goa Government swearing-in must be done immediately,” demanded Congress General Secretary and MLA Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the fuel price and LPG price hike and delay in swearing-in of full-fledged Government in Goa, Cuncolim Congress MLA Yuri Alemao and GPCC Media Cell Chairman Amarnath Panjikar, in a joint statement, criticised the BJP for its anti-people agenda. Referring to a tweet of…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Ten years after inauguration, PMC struggles to auction its more than 100 shops in Ponda market complex. There were no takers for PMC shops as PWD auction rates were high. Therefore PMC today decided to reduce the auction rates to attract bidders so that the market complex become operational. Ponda Municipal Council ( PMC) Meeting was held today under chairperson Geetali Talavalikar. Speaking after the meeting Chairperson said various issues on development and PMC administration were discussed during the meeting. “It was decided to reauction the Ponda Market Complex shops with reduced rates to attract bidders,” she…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The matter on the Mopa link road project before the Director of Panchayats has been adjourned for March 25. The adjournment has been attributed to the Panchayat director’s busy schedule with the Chief secretary. “The hearing was scheduled for 12 pm today, but the director was not available for the hearing as he had an urgent meeting with the Chief Secretary. The hearing has now be adjourned for March 25 at 11 am,” said Advocate on behalf of the farmers The Advocate said that he had come prepared as an argument related to the case was to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: BJP is now at loggerheads with its MLAs over accepting support from the MGP to form the next state government in Goa Strongly opposing MGP’s support of the party and its induction in the Cabinet, some BJP MLAs, including Babush Monserrate, Govind Gaude, Ravi Naik, decided to oppose the induction of former deputy Chief Minister Sudin Dhavalikar into the Cabinet. “We just came here to have dinner and celebrate the party’s victory; there was no discussion on MGP,” said Ravi Naik. While, Babush Monserrate, Govind Gaude refused to speak to the media on the subject. Later in…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao taluka BJP mandals have condemned the recent visit by Congress MLAs to the Mormugao police station. BJP mandals have alleged interference by the opposition party leaders into the free and fair investigation by the Police in the fight on the Holi day matter. On Monday evening Sanjay Satardekar, Mormugao BJP Mandal head, said that Police are doing their job of investigating the matter of clash between the two families. But on Sunday, some Congress leaders came to Mormugao police station and questioned Police about the arrest and offence put on some individuals, which is not fair.…

Goemkarponn desk MAYEM: Locals of the Gavkarwada Mayem Gram Panchayat area again blocked the ore transportation from the village this morning, citing various issues they faced. Speaking to the media, the locals said, “We have stopped traffic again today as there was no solution to our problems in the meeting held with Deputy Collector.” They said the meeting had not discussed anything about the Mayem route being used to transport ore, but the ore trucks were seen today. “Hence we have stopped the traffic,” locals said. Last week, the Gavkarwada Mayem Gram Panchayat decided not to transport mining trucks from…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Newly elected Vasco MLA Krishna (Daji) Salkar visited Vasco fish market vendors and assured them of a new fully loaded fish market complex in the coming days. On Tuesday morning, Vasco MLA Salkar and his wife and councillor Shami Salkar, Deepak Naik, Girish Borkar and his supporters visited the Vasco fish market and met local fish vendors to know their issues. During this visit, Salkar and his supporters and fish vendors offered prayer before a religious alter located in the market. Later he interacted with the fish vendors and assured them of full cooperation in building a…