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Goemkarponn desk ARPORA: Continuing his tirade against the State government, Minister for Waste Management, Ports and RDA Michael Lobo has threatened a major stir if Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant does not make an illegal decision construction at Old Goa. Speaking at the inauguration of a chapel at Arpora, Lobo said that it is a matter of great shame as constructions are happening on heritage places, and the government is keeping quiet. “I am happy that the people have awaken and a moment an agitation has started against teh said construction in heritage zone,” he said. Lobo further gave an…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Despite the party leaders “virtually” declaring ticket to Dayanand Sopte in Mandrem, former Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said that he has full faith in the party leaders that he would not be sidelined. A couple of days ago, BjP’s Goa in-charge Devendra Fadnavis and BJP State president Sadanand Shet Tanavade indicated that the Mandrem ticket would be given to sitting MLA Dayanand Sopte. Speaking to reporters after meeting BJP national President JP Nadda, Parsekar said he has no clue of what has been declared by BJP State President. “What Mr Devendra Fadnavis or Mr Sadanand Shet Tanavade…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: In a major accident, three cattle died, Six seriously critically injured after an unknown vehicle dashed them on Curti Khandepar Highway. A locals Viraj Sapre, Nikhil Desai, who launched rescue operations to save the injured cattle, said people demand cattle pounds in every taluka. The stray cattle sitting on the road either die or cause the death of motorists, especially bike riders. In the absence of Gaushala, the stray cattle are left to die on the road in accidents. It was a heart-breaking scene on Curti Highway after commuters saw a herd of stray cattle were found…

On the occasion of Children’s day, AXZORA – ‘Just fix it’ organized a grand event for children who overwhelmingly participated in various games and spot prizes planned throughout the day. The event held at Mall de Goa, Porvorim witnessed registrations for games from over 500+ children and number of people that participated in the event was over 1200. The elocution competition held also witnessed an overwhelming response. Other highlights of the event apart from the high voltage participation were the 8 Mascots and a flash Mob that appeared out of nowhere, bubble act that got kids and adults alike amazed.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today declared that no Sunburn festival would be held in Goa this year. Speaking to reporters, post Cabinet meeting, Sawant said the file regarding the Sunburn festival has been sent back. “There would be no Sunburn festival this year. I have returned the file,” he said. Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Babu Ajgaonkar insisted that granting permission is prerogative of the Chief Minister. “The application of the organisers was under consideration of the Government. The file pertaining to application for the festival was sent to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and he…

Right from hotels to taxis, the rent-a-bike, the restaurants have crazy business those. Not to forget, the illicit drug trade also flourishes during that period time. Though there have been incidents of drug-related deaths from the Sunburn venue, it won’t be suitable to blame the festival as the police and security personnel have not given entry to media for the last 14 years. Though there is suspicion, only police and security persons can reveal what they are trying to hide by not allowing Goan media. It is not just the local businesses; many politicians involved in the approval of the…

Goemakpronn desk PORVORIM: In a major development, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced that eight mining blocks would be auctioned by December 15. “As many as eight mining blocks in the State will be auctioned through Mining Corporation by December 15,” Sawant said at the post-cabinet briefing. Sawant informed that the groundwork towards auctioning of the first set of mining blocks in Goa is underway and that 5 to 8 blocks will be auctioned by mid-December. Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd(MECL), a govt of India undertaking, is helping the State to complete the auctioning process. The cabinet today cleared the fees…