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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: All India Congress Committee Minority Department President Imran Pratapgarhi alleges negligence from the state government about the maintenance of historic Safa Masjid. All India Congress Committee Minority Department (AICCMD) President Imran Pratapgarhi recently visited the historic Safa Masjid at Shapur Ponda. He was accompanied by Congress Party Ponda Leader Rajesh Verenkar and locals at Shapur Ponda. During his visit addressing media, Imran Pratpagarhi said that the Safa Masjid is an old heritage-rich place connected with culture and considered identity of Goa. All over India, the oldest Church, Masjids and Temples from Goa are considered the identity of…

Goemkarponn desk QUEPEM: Adivasi Sangtna Quepem leaders upheld the initiative to protect, preserve and promote Goa’s tradition, culture and heritage. Art and Culture Director extended its support and appreciates the initiative of the Adivasi Sangatna Quepem. Speaking on this occasion, Sagun Velip, Director of Art and Culture, said, “we have always boosted our local culture of Goa. We have been at the forefront to keep alive our cultural heritage and tradition of Goan origin. We are totally dedicated to it; if any help needs from our department side, we are always available,” Velip added. He spoke as a chief guest…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: BJP State President Sadanand Tanavade today said that Michael Lobo exiting the party will have no impact on its future prospects for the Goa Assembly Elections on February 14. “Lobo’s exit will have no impact on its future prospects for the Goa Assembly Elections on February 14; Michael had left the party long back, and he was only physically present with us,” said Tanavade reacting to Lobo’s exit. He further said that BJP knew that Lobo would quit the party, and it was not a surprise. “We were waiting for him to quit the party as he…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reacting to Michael Lobo’s exit, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that few defections to fulfil the agenda of greed and personal interests cannot deter our agenda of Good Governance. “Bharatiya Janata Party is a big family that continues to serve the motherland with full devotion! A few defections, to fulfil the agenda of greed and personal interests cannot deter our agenda of Good Governance,” said CM Sawant He further said that Goan people have seen BJP’s governance and development model for a decade. “I am sure that they will give us another term in their service.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Putting all speculations to rest, Michael Lobo today has finally resigned as Minister and MLA. He is expected to join Congress. He tendered his resignation as Minister for Waste Management and MLA to Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Legislative Secretary Namrata Ulman respectively. “I have resigned as Minister, MLA and also from the primary membership of the BJP; We have to go for the next elections; we have to be ready well in advance. It’s been 15 years, and it’s painful to end such a long tenure,” said Lobo speaking to reporters after resigning. He further…

Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Cortalim MLA Alina Saldana on Sunday has released a brochure detailing the development work she has undertaken in the past decade. While speaking to the media she said, “We have included an overview of the major projects we have completed, the services we have provided, and the ongoing major projects in the brochure”. Adding she said, “The people of the constituency are frequently unaware of all the projects we have undertaken in other villages. This booklet has been published for the purpose of making people aware of all the work that I have done…

PANAJI: Prasad Gaonkar, who resigned as Independent MLA of Sanguem, on Sunday said that suffering of people of Goa has increased in BJP’s regime and remedy to reduce it is only Congress party. “Let us all unite to bring Congress into power and get a stable government.” Gaonkar said. Prasad Gaonkar on Sunday joined Congress party in the presence of Congress Goa In charge Dinesh Gundu Rao and other leaders. He was given a warm welcome in the Party with great enthusiasm. Many supporters of Prasad Gaonkar also joined the Congress Party. They were optimistic to win the Sanguem seat.…