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PANAJI: Attacking Prime Minister Narendra on various issues, Congress young leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Thursday said that the ‘double engine’ of BJP has failed to give employment to youths and address issues of bahujan samaj. He was interacting with the Bahujan Samaj of Goa in the ‘Bahujan Samvad’ programme at Mapusa. “Had the double engine of BJP functioning well, then youths of Bihar would have not entered Goa in search of jobs. BJP is ruling in Bihar and also at center, then why both of these engines have failed.” He questioned. He also said that double engine has also failed…

Govt jobs are right of every citizen, thus should be given on merits, says Palekar BJP government is a scam company : Palekar Aam Aadmi Party leader Amit Palekar challenged the Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane for a debate on irregularities in the health sector recruitment. The Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane denied the AAP’s allegations that there have been irregularities in the health sector recruitment. He stated that the matter is subjudice and all the jobs were given on merit. Reacting to it Palekar said, “I challenge Vishwajeet Rane to select the venue and forum to debate irregularities in the health…

PANAJI: Sankalp Amonkar, Vice President of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, on Thursday said that persons who exposed the sex scandal of BJP’s former Minister Milind Naik are been harassed by police. “This case has not been registered. Hence, we will approach the court to seek direction and constitute SIT to investigate the case.” He said. Amonkar has released two audio clips of a phone conversation between victim and Milind Naik where the latter promises to give her money every month. Activist Polji and others were present on the occasion. Sankalp Amonkar said that Mormugao constituency MLA was forced to resign…

PANAJI: Alleging that rampant illegalities and scams are taking place in IDC, the General Secretary (Org) of Goa Forward Party Durgadas Kamat has warned corrupt officials to face enquiry after the new government is formed. Kamat on Thursday addressed a press conference in Panaji and said that IDC officials are taking bribes per square meter while allotting plots. “Leaders of BJP have become Atmanirbhar and Swayampurna through the affairs of IDC.” He charged. He said that though there is restriction for swapping of plots, Sanguem IDC has encouraged swapping of plots. “IDC is not following its own rules. Rampant corruption…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has directed the District Court to expedite a trial in the infamous power scam involving BJP Minister Mauvin Godinho. The High Court has asked District Judge Vincent M. De Silva to complete the trial by January 15, 2023, and submit a quarterly report to the Chief Justice. The order was passed in a petition filed by All Goa Private Bus Owners Association President Sudip Tamankar. “The High Court has asked District Judge Vincent M. De Silva to complete the trial by January 15, 2023, and submit a quarterly report to the…

Before the Model Code of Conduct comes into force with the formal announcement of elections in Goa, foundation stones of various projects are being laid, and new projects are being inaugurated at a breakneck pace. But the fact is, many of the projects being inaugurated are incomplete. The Karaswada to Bambolim Highway is far from complete as the work on stretch (the missing link) between Guirim and Porvorim (teen building) is yet to start, yet Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for MoRTH, inaugurated the widened highway. The CM must tell the Goans why the Pernem to Karaswada highway is delayed due…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The State Cabinet on Thursday cleared the amendment to the law to make the change of surname more cumbersome. An ordinance will be passed shortly to implement the change, said Law Minister Nilesh Cabral. Henceforth, only those whose parents or grandparents were born in Goa will be able to change their surname. Also, the powers to approve a change in surname has been given to Session and District Judge. There were complaints from some caste groups that many migrants who settle in Goa change their surname identical to theirs with vested interests.