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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Mining People’s Front (GMPF) Convenor Puti Gaonkar today said he was ready to contest against Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in Sankhali if any party like this AAP, MGP or Congress gives backing and support. Gaonkar also alleged that Bhumiputra Bill has been brought in to convert outsiders into Goans. Addressing the media, Gaonkar said that his front will work against the Pramod Sawant led BJP government for the upcoming elections for failing to resolve the mining. “I am ready to contest against Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in Sankhali if any party like AAP, MGP or Congress…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Bombay High court at Goa today adjourned the appeal filed by the Goa government against the acquittal of senior journalist Tarun Tejpal in the sexual assault case to September 27, when the matter would be heard virtually. The hearing was adjourned for October 27 as Advocate General (AG) Devidas Pangam and a counsel appearing for Tejpal asked for the next date. Journalist Tarun Tejpal had sought an ‘in-camera hearing of the Goa government’s petition against a sessions court order that granted him bail in a 2013 rape case. However, the Goa government objected to his appeal,…

Goemkarponn desk CALANGUTE: A young tourist couple met a watery grave in Baga this morning at 5.30 am as their Hyundai Creta car fell into the creek on the Baga Arpora road. According to locals, the incident took place at 5.30 am as the car plunged into the creek. The bodies are identified as Shubham Nitin Bhedge (28) and Ishwari Umesh Deshpande (25). The fire officials said the team retrieved 2 couples bodies from Baga Creek. The team consisted of Firefighters from Pilerne Anil kholkar, P P Sawant and D C Sinari.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Adv. Today, Aires Rodrigues filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Goa Chief Electoral Officer Mr. Kunal. In his complaint Adv. Aires Rodrigues has drawn the attention of the Chief Election Commissioner, Sushil Kumar that the Chief Electoral Officer in Goa Mr. Kunal, has continued in the State for almost six long years. However, all IAS officers are transferred within three years. While pointing out that Mr. Kunal had joined the Goa Administration on 16th November 2015 and has been Goa’s Chief Electoral Officer since 3rd August 2016, Adv. Rodrigues has sought the intervention…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: The Thieves have wreaked havoc in Valpoi Market Complex, targetting the parked two-wheelers. The irony is despite several complaints, the Valpoi Municipal Council fails to take any action. The two-wheeler owners, to park teh vehicles when they leave for work, say that their petrol tanks are emptied, and spare parts of vehicles are stolen like batteries, wheels etc. The VMC commissioned a vast parking lot in Market Complex wherein the government and private employees park their vehicles and go to their offices. With no security available at this place, teh thieves take advantage of the same. So…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Congress has charged that the BJP Government, after coming to power, has always compromised on the interest of Goan’s and tried to sell Goa to outsiders. “The float of so-called “Swayampurna Goa” launched by the most irresponsible, insensitive & failed Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, is embarked on Maharashtra registration vehicles. This has once again proved that BJP gives outsiders every opportunity depriving Goans,” charged Congress Media Cell Chairman Amarnath Panjikar. He said the BJP Government compromised with Karnataka on Mother Mhadei. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant killed innocent Covid patients by depriving them of Oxygen and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The state government today has finally issued order allowing operation of casinos and spa for public from tomorrow with 50 percent capacity subject to adherence to all Covid safety protocols. However, entry shall be permitted for the asymptomatic guests or staff who: i. are fully vaccinated and possessing a vaccination certificate of both doses of Covid-19 vaccine issued through CoWIN portal or possesses RT-PCR negative reports for the test conducted not prior to 72 hours from the time of entry. “Casinos may operate with upto 50 % of its capacity, subject to adherence to all Covid safety…