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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Even as Congress maintained healthy discussions were underway on alliance with Goa Forward Party (GFP), the GFP President Vijai Sardesai today said that he was expecting a final decision from Congress party this coming Monday. Today, AICC Goa Desk Incharge Dinesh Gundu Rao called in a meeting with GFP President Vijai Sardesai to discuss the alliance. After the meeting, Gundu Rao said healthy discussions were underway with the regional outfit after the meeting. “I cannot say much, but healthy discussions are on,” he said. On the other hand, Sardesai said, “We are having a meeting with the…

PANAJI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the seventh edition of India International Science festival (IISF- 2021) at Panaji, Goa today and said that advances in Science and Technology will propel India as a frontline country in the world, in the years to come. He said, the main aim of the Science Festival is to bring into use the innovations by the people and develop technology that is affordable to the masses. Union Minister of Ayush…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Shadow Council for Margao has demanded strong action against the delay over the completion of the baling sheds proposed for the baling of dry waste. SCM recalled that 3 works for the construction of dry waste baling sheds were part of the 64 fraudulent tenders, which tenders were under the scrutiny of the Lokayukta in June 2020. “These 3 works were granted special permission by the Hon’ble Lokayukta considering that these works were of urgent in nature, SCM Convener Savio Coutinho said. He said that while the work orders were issued for these Urgent works in June…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A day after rejecting rumours of joining BJP, Porvorim’s independent MLA Rohan Khaunte has now confused teh people with his tweet, “indicating he wants to be part of governance”. He said that being part of Governance helps the constituency’s development, and that would be his strategy for forthcoming elections. “Being a part of Governance always facilitates #Development of the constituency, and my strategy for upcoming elections will be based on this thread in consultation with my people,” he said. On Friday, Khaunte had he would not join Congress but contest as an Independent MLA in the coming…

Stress is the body’s response to any demand made on it. It affects almost every system of the body, including heartbeat, breath, muscles and our brains. A little stress can be a good thing, if it motivates us to respond constructively to a threat or opportunity and if it doesn’t last too long. Unfortunately, stress resulting from financial challenges is often chronic, Unexpected expenses, the need to save for retirement and out of pocket health care expenses are major culprits. Physical Health Chronic stress is linked to physical health issues. High stress causes a fight-or-flight reaction, releasing adrenaline and cortisol. These…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The BJP MLAs from Tiswadi have sought the intervention of the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant to the fact that the majority of the jobs advertised by Goa Medical College have gone to candidates from Valpoi and Poriem constituencies. Panaji MLA Atanasio Monserrate, St Cruz MLA Tony Fernandes, and St Andre MLA Francisco Silveria called on Dean of GMC Dr Bandekar following a media report that 85% of candidates are candidates selected for LDC post in GMC are from Valpoi and Poriem constituency. While the Valpoi constituency is ruled by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, his father, Pratapsingh…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Trinamool Congress Goa Unit today announced that Rs 5,000 would be provided to every household woman as guaranteed income support if the party comes to power post assembly elections to be held early next year. The Scheme was launched by TMC Goa In-charge Mahua Moitra to provide assured monthly income support to every household in the state. “Under the scheme, a direct transfer of Rs 5,000 per month would be made to a woman of every household as guaranteed income support,” said Moitra addressing a press conference She further said that if the existing schemes were good,…