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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that no decision has been taken yet to re-open primary and high schools. “As of now, no decision has been made to re-open primary and high schools. A task force meeting will happen, and a decision will be taken,” said CM Sawant on the sidelines of a government function. He further said that the matter is under consideration of the Government. “Schools will be opened after the decision of the Covid Task Force,” said CM Sawant. Sawant said that those teachers who have not taken the vaccination would have to produce a…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Even as the elections are three months away, the poster war of politicians can be witnessed in Ponda with politicians from various parties wising their voters at several prime spots in the City. Senior politicians and Ponda MLA Ravi Naik too displayed photos giving Diwali greetings to people, and not surprisingly, his poster does not have any party symbols. His Son Ritesh Naik, who joined BJP, has the party symbol of lotus and senior BJP leaders on his poster displayed at various places. BJP Ponda block Vishwanath Dalvi also displayed his photo with a party symbol. Congress…

Goemkapronn desk PONDA: A cow was found injured this morning at Kavlem hilly area with wounds on her mouth and tongue. Locals suspect she might be injured after chewing a locally made bomb. Animal lover Sanket Narvekar, who rescued the cow, sent it to Dhyan Foundation at Zambavalim. He said about the incident that he suspected the cow of being injured after she chewed a local bomb meant for poaching wild boar. He said locals had informed him about the incident. The cow was moving in an area in injured condition, following which locals informed him, and he rushed for…

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…