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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In yet another political development former Goa Forward Saligao MLA today has joined the BJP in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP President Sadanand Shet Tanawade. Salgaocar had tendered his resignation before the Speaker Rajesh Patnekar last night. With Salgaonkar’s exit, the Goa Forward Party now has two MLAs in the state Assembly. “The BJP survey also gave them a clear indication about me being the winnable candidate; In my entire term I have maintained good relations with the BJP workers in Saligao. There could be resentment. I will try to resolve the differences.…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Claiming that there is no decision yet to join the BJP, Ponda MLA Ravi Naik said that a decision on the same will be conveyed soon. “I do not know about the rumours but as of now i have not taken any decsion to join the BJP, i will decide about the same by tomorrow and let you all know. I will speak to the media at the right time,” said Naik speaking to media. There were speculations that Ravi Naik would resign as Congress MLA and would join BJP on Sunday. Earlier few days back there…

Goemkarponn desk OLD GOA: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said that the state government has taken all possible action under the law in regards to Old Goa illegal structure while stating that no one can break the law. “We have already issued an order to the Old Goa Panchayat to take legal action. We have taken all action possible under the law in regards to the illegal structure. No one can break the law,” said CM Sawant while speaking on the controversial Structure. He further said that the state government is always there to protect the heritage and identity…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: “Was it a case of laying the Cart before the Horse?, questions the SCM on Bio-Methanation plant at SGPDA market.As it will be *one month on 4th December, since the 5TPD capacity Bio Methanation plant was commissioned with much fanfare, the plant is yet to be fully operational upto its specified capacity, states SCM Convener Savio Coutinho. “We are indeed horrified to learn that the Commissioned plant is yet to be given the power supply of 20KV as required for its operations. According to information provided to us, the plant is still running on the 3 phase…

Goemkarponn Desk OLD GOA: Supporting all heritage conservationists, the Archbishop of Goa and Daman Filipe Neri Ferrao today warned the government authorities not to indulge in any illegeal acts. “We have not only gathered in a holy pricint, but in a world renowned heritage area recognized as such by our Central Government, by the Archaeological Survey of India and UNESCO. We should know that any undue or offensive offenders even by legitimate stakeholders can attract the de-recognition of the world heritage site,” said Archbishop Ferrao He further said that the Church is behind all the heritage conservationists across all religions…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In yet another political development at night in Goa, Goa Forwards Saligao MLA Jayesh Salgaocar resigned as a member of the House. Salgaocar tendered his resignation before Speaker Rajesh Patnekar at around 10 pm. Speaking to the media, Salgaocar said he resigned as an MLA and would join the BJP tomorrow. “I have not betrayed anyone. I have tendered my resignation at the end of my tenure,” Salgaocar stated. He says he has no complaint about Goa Forward or President Vijai Sardesai. “I like the functioning and development carried out of the BJP Govt and Chief Minister…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Former Goa Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) SP Priyanka Kashyap has moved the Goa Lokayukta praying that the Suo Motu proceedings initiated against her in the disproportionate assets case against Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar be dropped. Lokayukta Justice Ambadas Joshi will hear on 22nd December the application filed by Priyanka Kashyap who is currently Deputy Commissioner of Police in Delhi. Former Lokayukta Justice P.K.Misra on 15th September last year, while directing the ACB to register an F.I.R against Pandurang Madkaikar had observed that SP in his 15 page order Priyanka Kashyap had entirely failed in discharging her duty in…