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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Former Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) Uday Madkaikar has charged current Mayor Rohit Monserrate of bulldozing every agenda of the corporation. Madkaikar also charged Monserrate of being hand in gloves with the builder lobby. “National Theatre issue is pending since 2006. They want settle with the lease owner. The Mayor is is hand in gloves with the builder lobby.” said Madkaikar. He further said that it was discussed of conducting a hearing and come at a conclusion but the Mayor just want to bulldoze and sell the property. “This is family raj politics, he has…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The petrol and diesel prices will increase again in the coming months, says energy expert Narendra Taneja on Thursday. Speaking to ANI, Taneja said, “It is to understand that we import oil. It is an imported commodity. Today, we have to import 86 per cent of our total oil use. The prices of oils are not in the hands of any government. Both petrol and diesel are de control commodities. In July 2010, Manmohan Singh’s government implemented the deregulation on petrol. In 2014, the government decontrolled diesel.” He said the COVID pandemic is the major reason for…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the State government will launch DevDevdarshan Scheme for all Senior citizens from December 1. CM Sawant was speaking at Hall inauguration function at Mapusa. “Our government will launch the DevDarshan Scheme for senior citizens from December 1. This scheme will be launched on occasion of 60th Goa liberation day. This scheme will be implemented through social welfare department,” said CM Sawant He further said that with this scheme all Senior citizens will be able to visit all temples via a day long tour. Sawant also announced that Mapusa Smart City Master…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Health Services – Panjim is organising the 2nd mega camp in the state for Covid 19 vaccination of 1st and 2nd and dose on Sunday 7th Nov 2021. The state desires to complete 100% 2nd dose vaccination of all eligible people of Goa by the 15th dose as desired by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant. According to experts, since the number of active cases have reduced significantly, it is the best time to get vaccinated and develop herd immunity. This mega camp will be held in all – Gaut health centres, GMC, and in most…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: BEAT, a ready to drink cocktail brand that offers crafted cocktails, is all set to elevate the on-the-go drinking experience for the Indian consumer. It has taken the initiative to launch India’s first bottled carbonated gin-based cocktail brand. These cocktails are available in two flavours; Cucumber and Watermelon. Launched as a pilot project, the brand is currently available in Goa and will soon be expanding to other states and introducing many new flavours. Launched by Alcopop Spirits, BEAT is the brainchild of two young entrepreneurs Vidur Relan and Rohan Khare, who are passionate about disrupting the drinking…

Goemkarponn Desk PERNEM: A 37-year-old Rajasthan native died after lightning struck him at Hankhane, Pernem. The deceased identified as Kalu Mali s/o Sohan Mali, age 37 yrs, r/o n/o Village-Pansal, Tehsil-Suvana, District-Bhilwara, Rajasthan who was working at Hankane, Pernem was brought dead to PHC Cansarvarnem. The incident occurred when the deceased along with his other two co-workers were taking shelter under the temporary erected shade of plastic tarpaulin due to heavy rainfall and lightning. He was strike by lightning as a result of which he fell unconscious on the ground. Enquiry revealed that today at around…

On 04/11/2021 staff of Mapusa Police Station while on night patrolling duty intercepted one suspected person found moving suspiciously in Mapusa Market area near Axis Bank and his presence in the said area was not justifiable and he was unable to provide any details regarding his movement in the Mapusa area. The above person was thoroughly interrogated and he was not giving satisfactory answer towards his presence in the market area. Accordingly he was apprehended and brought at the Mapusa Police Station and further upon questioning person disclosed his names as Mr. Shankar Kumar S/o Rajdev Vishwakarma, aged 29…