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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The infighting in the BJP, which became a regular affair these days on Wednesday, entered the corridors of power as Ministers Michael Lobo and Nilesh Cabral took an aggressive stance. While Lobo took off on the Tourism Minister Babu Azgaonkar over the Aguada jail Maintainance outsourcing issue, Cabral was upset with Chief Minister’s office IAS Ashok Kumar over a pending file of his department. Chief Secretary siding with the IAS officer instead criticised Cabral. Cabral, speaking on some pending file, blamed Ashok Kumar for the delay. CS Parimal Rai intervened and said, “Minister cannot use such tone…

What do Michael Lobo’s outbursts actually mean? While the issue of handing over the management of historic Aguada jail may be debatable, Lobo speaking outside the Cabinet on the agenda proves the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has lost control over his Cabinet colleagues. The Chief Minister is the leader of the Cabinet, and if I remember what Parrikar said once, “The Ministers are free to give their opinion, but they have to remember, the Chief Minister in himself is the Cabinet.” That spoke volumes of his control over the Cabinet during his tenure. SURAJ NANDREKAR Editor, Goemkarponn On…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Atal Sethu, which has become a significant embarrassment for the ruling BJP government due to the frequent potholes and faulty approach roads, will remain close for another 20 day5 days. The Department of Information informed that the District Magistrate, North Goa has extended closure of Atal Setu Arm from Merces Circle up to November 22. “The Atal Setu Arm from Merces Circle will be shut up to midnight of November 21 and 22, 2021 till midnight of December 15 and 16, 2021 to carry out repairs at the Atal Setu Arm,” the release said. When contacted,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goan animation, augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) powerhouse Fat Hamster Studio has created innovative and creative instagram filters that celebrate the essence and spirit of the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The filter builds in augmented reality technology in a fun way which can allow festival goers to engage with each other in a more fun and enjoyable way. The filter is accessible through the instagram handle @fathamsterstudio Said Rohan Ponniah of Fat Hamster Studio, a subsidiary of Goan company Kilowott, ” This project is part of our constant effort to create smart…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: Ahead of the Assembly polls in Goa, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda has asked the support of the party workers in the development of Goa and empowering the last man standing in the state. Addressing the party workers. Nadda said, “We need to work towards the code of conduct of the society. We need to work together in Goa, to develop the state under PM Modi’s Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayaas.” “We need to work towards empowering the last man standing in the state,” he added. The BJP chief is on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a major embarrassment to CM Dr Pramod Sawant, Goa private dental practitioners protested and staged a walkout during interaction with BJP National President JP Nadda over fee hike in handling biomedical waste. The dentists said that the same agency is providing the same facilities at cheaper rates in Delhi. The Chief Minister’s office later clarified that protest began even after CM Sawant assured to positively resolve issues raised by aggrieved Doctors. Speaking to reporters, Dr Anil D’Silva said the dentist association has come here to protest the injustice meted out to them on disposal of bio-medical…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte on Thursday rubbished reports of him meeting BJP Observer Devendra Fadnavis, stating that the reports are aimed at destabilising Opposition unity. Rumours were rife on Tuesday that Independent MLA Khaunte and Congress’ Curtoirm MLA Alexio Reginald Lourenco met Fadnavis in a starred hotel in Panaji. While Reginald has brushed aside the rumours saying he had gone to meet a poll strategist and not Fadnavis, Khaunte says he has never met Fadnavis on that day. “Rumours of myself meeting Shri Fadnavis are aimed at destabilising the Opposition unity,” he said. He stated that every…