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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.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The state government has promoted 25 police officers to the post of Junior Scale Officers of Goa Police Service Group with immediate effect for a period of one year or till the posts are filled on a regular basis, whichever is earlier. “On the recommendation of the Local Departmental Promotion Committee, Government is pleased to promote on officiating basis the following Police Inspectors to the post of Junior Scale Officers of Goa Police Service Group: “A” Gazetted in the Level 10 of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 with immediate effect for a period of one year or…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party Goa convener Rahul Mhambre who turned 50 on January 3, had a series of events begining with seeking blessings at Bodgeshwar temple at Mapusa and his family and culminating with his family visit to Gaushala at Sinquerim. At Bodgeshwar temple, he prayed for strength to free the city of Mapusa from the grip of corruption and the politics of inefficiency and incompetence. Mhambre later paid tributes to Bhausaheb Bandodkar, the architect of Goa’s education system, a strong believer in inclusive politics and greatly influenced Mhambre’s political journey. He also visited his alumni school, St…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The state government has decided to give lifelong cabinet status to Pratapsingh Rane for completing 50 years as an MLA and due to his dedicated service as a Speaker and Chief Minister. “The cabinet has decided to give long cabinet status to Pratapsingh Rane for completing 50 years as an MLA and due to his dedicated service as a speaker and Chief Minister,” said CM Sawant, speaking to reporters. He further said that his vast experience in social work and politics is an inspiration for everyone. MLAs across parties congratulated Congress veteran and former Chief Minister Pratapsingh…