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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC ), along with Rotary Club of Vasco Da Gama, took up the initiative for drawing parking lines for four-wheeler parking in the city. Speaking to the media l, Vasco city Councillor Shami Salkar said that the initiative was taken to bring about discipline in the parking situation in the city “Vasco is very congested, and there is practically no space with the rise in population and vehicles. People often also park haphazardly and waste a lot of parking space, so we have decided to have proper marking lines to ensure proper parking of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a bid to permanently resolve the water supply issues faced by the residents of Consua in Cortalim, MLA Anton Vas launched the long pending works of extending the route of water pipelines across the railway tracks at Consul. The Cortalim panch member Angela Furtado, Dy Sarpanch Divya Raikar and many residents, were present for the function. Speaking to the media, Vas said that the issue was long pending and a part of his election manifesto and that of his wife, newly elected ZP Member Merciana Vas “I am thrilled that finally, the water supply issue pending…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Bandora locals today strongly opposed the proposed Dirt Car Racing scheduled on 27 November at Goa Engineering College ground, stating it will destroy the playground. The locals said it is the only ground for local youths in Bandora, Priol and Ponda youths, and if mud dumping for the car racing track is permitted, then it will destroy the playground, and it will take two years to restore it. The local youths also urged GEC Principal not to permit any Car racing on this ground. Urvashi Redkar said locals are dependent on this ground for various activities.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans’ St. Andre MLA Viresh Borkar has demanded justice for the Freedom Fighters’ children on the job assurances given to them by the Government. The Children of Freedom Fighters have threatened to go on hunger strike if their demands are not fulfilled by December 19. The Children of Freedom Fighters have also demanded a one-time settlement for those who have completed 55 years and are ineligible for government jobs now. Addressing a press conference, Viresh Borkar said that there is a grave injustice on freedom fighters’ children. “People have seen that the freedom fighters sacrificed their…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A day after Minister for Art and Culture Govind Gaude claimed that Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai’s anti-government statements are only to stay relevant, the Fatorda MLA has hit back, saying staying relevant is better than staying corrupt. Gaude on Sunday lashed out at GFP president Vijai Sardesai, saying that the Fatorda MLA is “jobless” and is making repeated allegations to stay in the limelight. Gaude also said that Sardesai’s repeated criticism appears to be an arm-twisting tactic. “Vijai Sardesai’s situation is like that proverb that the most stones are thrown at the tree with the most…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A bike rally was held at Cabo-de-Ram with a theme and awareness on ‘Save water, Save Soil’. The rally was attended by Quepem MLA and later addressed by Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar at a brief function held inside the fort of Cabo-de-Rama in Khola village. Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa congratulated the Agriculture department and applauded all the participants said, maintaining and conserving nature in its true form is a real development. We cannot and should not ignore nature while doing any developmental work; it can lead to problems. Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, speaking…

Celebrated Spanish film Director Carlos Saura has been honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award at the gala opening ceremony of 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa today, 20 November, 2022. The Spanish Director is being honoured with the award as a befitting accolade for his immense contribution towards the international cinema. His daughter Anna Saura accepted the award on behalf of the eminent filmmaker at the opening ceremony IFFI 53. Expressing his gratitude for being presented with the coveted Award, Carlos Saura, through a video message, said he could not come…