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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Ponda MLA and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik inaugurated the newly constructed Market Shed in the presence of Chairperson Ritesh Naik, Councillors and vendors. The shed is constructed at the cost of around Rs 1.5 crore. Later, Ponda Municipal Council (PMC) Chairperson Ritesh Naik, addressing the media, said PMC had decided to construct a Palika Bazaar Project by demolishing an old market shed costing around Rs 15 Crore . For this, nearly 250 vendors conducting business in the Market shed will be shifted to the newly constructed shed on the Ponda Market Complex premises. He said to clear…

Height of Corruption? Smart City Works carried out in Old Ritz Classic lane smacks of corruption Work delayed by three months and yet remains unfinished Drain Water flowing on the footpath, broken tiles, electric wires left open  IPSCDL blames hotelier for dumping waste in drains IPSCDL assures to rectify mistakes if any Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Well, when Panaji city was declared selected for development as a Smart City by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government, it was opined that the city would get a complete makeover with modern technologies and commuting would be a lot easier. However, exactly…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has said that the Pillerne Industrial Fire is an Eye Opener. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant must stop Event Management & focus on Disaster Management. “I appreciate the efforts of the Fire Fighters to control the fire, but the Governments’ unpreparedness to handle such a situation got completely exposed,” stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. He added, “Last Assembly Session, I had cautioned Government on “Time Bomb” ticking at Cuncolim Industrial Estate due to negligence of Authorities on illegalities in various Units. Pillerne Fire has proved me right and once again exposed…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Margao Municipal Council (MMC) has announced a hefty fine of 10k and above for those carrying garbage in vehicles and dumping it on streets or in open spaces. MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar said the decision was taken in a bid to discourage people from dumping waste in open spaces. Shirodkar said, “We have noticed a car driver rolling down the window glass and throwing out the garbage in the open or citizen carrying the garbage bag on two-wheelers and dumping it in the open without any fear. To curb such incidences and discourage people from dumping…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme was launched by the Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, during the year 2020-21 to aid prolific students of promising calibre to harness the talents of young professionals from diverse academic backgrounds, providing them with a regular stipend for the research work. The Directorate of Planning and Statistics has recommended extending the Chief Minister Fellowship Programme to Ms. Amanda Menezes from Taleigao, awarding her performance and hard work, which was in compliance with the requirement of the scheme. Ms Amanda Menezes has accomplished greater heights in her academic career that can be attributed to…

Goemkarponn desk MOPA: Akasa Air, India’s youngest airline, is set to inaugurate its maiden flight from Goa, the 12th city on its network. After Mumbai and Pune, Goa is the third city in the western part of India to be added to the airline’s network. Akasa Air will be offering double daily flights from Goa to Mumbai and from Goa to Bengaluru from January 11, 2023. From February 01, 2023, the airline will increase its frequency from Goa to Bengaluru by adding an additional flight each day. The first Akasa Air flight, QP1392 on the Bengaluru-Goa route, was scheduled to…

Goemkarponn Desk PILERNE: A massive fire broke out at Berger Becker Coatings Factory at Pilerne Industrial Estate. The blaze began at 2.40 pm in the afternoon. No one has been injured in the incident. Short circuit is suspected to be cause of fire. The factory contained large quantity of paint and chemicals due to which the fire escalated and engulfed the entire factory. Several fire tenders from nearby towns including Pilerne, Porvorim, Mapusa, Panaji, Kundaim, Ponda, Curchorem and Margao have been pressed into service to control the raging fire. Also, water tankers both private and Navy were also put to…