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Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: The plan of converting Surla village into a hill station has already been initiated. The project is currently in the planning stage, practical implementation of which will start within the next two to three months, informed Poriem MLA Deviya Rane. Speaking to the media persons, Rane said they have received ample complaints from the locals during monsoon season about tourists littering, ogling and causing a nuisance at the waterfall and its surrounding area. “We are planning the initiative of eco-tourism to impose restrictions on misdemeanours and promote hinterland tourism,” she said. Rane added, “they are also planning…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The then Sub-Inspector Tushar Lotlikar has identified Panaji MLA and Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate as the accused allegedly involved in the infamous Panjim police station attack case in February 2008. Along with Monserrate, the Police inspector also identified CCP councillor Uday Madkaikar, former councillors Daya Karapurkar and Naguesh Kariashetty, former Taleigao sarpanch Janu Rosario, Anthony Barreto and Godinho couple. The Court has directed Taleigao MLA Jennifer Monserrate and former CCP Mayor Tony Rodrigues to remain present during the next hearing fixed on October 18. The Monserrates, Tony Rodrigues and 35 others stand charged by the Central Bureau…

Goemkarponn desk DABOLIM: In a shocking revelation, probably for the first time, a Goa Cabinet Minister admitted Dabolim Airport could shut down in future if proper facilities adopting new technology are not offered to passengers. Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho said that App-based taxis are necessary if Dabolim Airport has to compete with Mopa International Airport. “App-based taxis are necessary if Dabolim Airport has to compete with Mopa International Airport. If there are no good facilities and failure to adopt new technology may be a worrying situation for Dabolim airport. I am worried Dabolim may have to shut,” said Godinho. He…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: It’s been 11 days that over 2000 school students of Canacona Taluka are not getting their midday meals as the supplier has stopped providing the same due to higher costs of supplied meals than what is paid by the government. According to sources, a midday meal supplier for schools in Khola, Agonda, Gaondongrim and Khotigao villages has stopped to supply midday meals from the beginning of October month, stating the rate of just Rs.6.11/- per student to supply the midday meals is insufficient and do not make up for the expenses incurred in preparing and supplying midday…

Goemkapronn desk QUEPEM: “It is really sad to see half the stadium empty during FIFA Under -17 Women’s World Cup matches in Goa. My request to the Director of Sports to issue passes to School Students in Quepem was ignored. The focus of the BJP Government is only on Event Management to make fortunes from its Mission Commission. I demand the immediate intervention of the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant,” stated Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa. “I am shocked to hear that the U-17 Girls who represented Goa for the 61st edition of the National Subroto Mukherjee Cup football tournament in…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The State Government has constituted the Review and Representation Committee to recommend the discontinuation of the service of an employee across all designations. Those who are 50 years and above or completed a minimum of 30 years. The Personnel Department has issued a memorandum to “review” the performance of employees aged 50-55 or who complete 30 years of service qualifying pension. “Government has issued various instructions for undertaking periodic review of the performance of government servants to ascertain whether the government servant should be retained in service or retired from service prematurely, in the public interest,” states…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Councillor Damodar Shirodkar from Digambar Kamat led panel has been declared unopposed by the Chairperson of the Margao Municipality Council (MMC). The elections for the top post were scheduled for 11 am this morning. However, with no nominations from the opposition panel, Shirodkar was elected unopposed. Opposition Panel Councillor Ganashyam Shirodkar also extended his compliments to Damodar Shirodkar for being declared unopposed. Ghanshyam said all the 25 councillors should work as a team in the city’s interest. Ghanshyam asserted that he would have won the election ring if it had been held under a secret ballot. Ghanshyam…