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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai has alleged that the Mhadei deal was struck during Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant’s visit to New Delhi. “The deal was finalised during CM’s visit to Delhi, wherein he met the top leader of the country. BJP leader CT Ravi and Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai were also present,” he said. Vijai added, “at that meeting, Goa CM was clearly told Centre is granting approval for the Mhadei project.” He added, “our spineless CM came back shamelessly without uttering a word.” Earlier, Vijai took to Twitter to react to CWCs approval saying, “LAST…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reacting to the announcement of Karnataka Chief Minister in the Karnataka Assembly on the Kalasa Banduri (Mhadei) project, Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao said that the claims of the double-engine sarkar of protecting interests of Goa fall hollow and flat. “BJP will not even bat an eye-lid to go all out in making Goa the sacrificial lamb for their political interests,” he said. He added, “I expect the Chief Minister to sink political differences on Mhadei and lead an all-party delegation to the Prime Minister immediately. I had made this demand earlier, but as usual, it…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reacting to the development of approval for Karnataka’s DPR for the Kalsa Bhandura dam, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that despite the approval, the State cannot divert water. “Despite the approval of DPR, Karnataka cannot divert the water of Mhadei River because, under the Wild Life Protection Act 1972, no water from Kalasa Rivulet can be diverted in any manner,” he said. Sawant further added the State shall fight to the hilt for each drop of Mhadei water. “We demand and request the central government to immediately constitute the Mahadayi Water Management Authority which would ensure…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Central Water Commission (CWC) has cleared the diversion of 1.72 TMC of water from the Kalasa Dam and 2.18 TMC from the Bhandura dam.  Following the clearance, the Central government accepted the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the state government. Based on the technical appraisal by the CWC, the DPR of the Kalasa Nala Diversion Scheme and Bhandura Diversion Lift Scheme are found to be acceptable from hydrology and inter-state aspects. Since the DPR is now approved, the state government will ensure that the tender process is started and works are taken up at the earliest.  While…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Agassaim Police has busted a gang of female thieves who used to commit theft in moving passenger buses. As per the information, two thieves, Shirisha Vasu Katgi Tokulu and Kajol Vasu Katgi are both residents of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Police have recovered six gold bangles worth Rs 4 lakhs and cash of Rs 15,000. Police have suspected they may be involved in some other theft cases across the state. Based on previous complaints, a lookout notice was issued by the police. The thieves were caught in a bus.

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday afternoon arrived in Goa and was welcomed by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho on arrival. Speaking to media, Gadkari said that the new Zuari bridge was a Christmas gift to the people of Goa. “This is one of the most beautiful and iconic bridge in the world and we will be Inaugurating this bridge for the public in the evening. We have a festive season in Goa with people celebrating Christmas and i think this wonderful gift to the people of Goa ” said Gadkari. Meanwhile Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho said that…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the taxi issue has been politicized. Sawant, along with tourism minister Rohan Khaunte and Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar, held a meeting with local Panchayat body members and taxi operators over the Goa Taxi app facility at Manohar International Airport. “Some people are doing politics over the issue of taxi apps. The issue is being politicized. We will not tolerate sick things,” said Sawant. He further said that Taxi owners and operators from Pernem will give priority. “I have asked all members of the fraternity to convince the taxi owners to…