Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: United Opposition today slammed and cornered the state government led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over failure to resolve connectivity issue needed for online education. “The basic network for internet connectivity in all parts of Goa is already in place. Why can’t GBBN (Goa Broadband network) be strengthened to provide internet; Policy for erecting towers is not in place; our people are scared of mobile towers, but why is CMO Goa imposing?” Khaunte questioned He further said that online education and the health of our people are a priority. I fail to understand why Dr. Pramod Sawant…
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Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: Last week’s flash floods have caused immense damage to agriculture in Sattari taluka, and experts say the losses may be over half a crore rupees. Rains, floods, and resultant losses are not something new to Sattari, but how the State government handles the same is an enormous concern. Last year too there was considerable damage to the crops. However, the compensation to the farmers’ account is almost negligible. The compensation for crop losses is to help farmers overcome losses, but the meagre compensation seems to be only symbolic. Amidst the flash floods last week, farmers say the…
Goemkarponn Desk Panaji: AAP’s ranks were strengthened on Thursday with the joining of Sudesh R Kalangutkar, a prominent businessman and political and social worker from Merces. Kalangutkar is a former ZP candidate from Chimbel constituency and former Congress Block President of St. Cruz constituency, having worked for the party in various capacities for two decades. Kalangutkar contested ZP elections twice, first in 2015 he received 4608 votes as independent, and then in 2020 when received 2371 votes on Congress ticket. Besides having a business in the transport sector, Kalangutkar is very active in the social and cultural field. He is the current…
Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that education department will not go for offline education till Central govt and ICMR guidelines are issued to this effect stating that government will make arrangements for online class Sawant said that his government has already issued necessary permissions to install around 60 towers across the state. “I also understand the issue faced by students but the government is working hard to put thing in place. My govt has given permissions to install around 60 towers in the state to improve connectivity in state,” he said Speaking on GBBN, he said…
Goemkarponn desk MARGAO:BJP Governments “Beti Bachao Beti Padhav” mission once again falls flat. “Dr. Pramod Sawant must apologize for insulting women,” said GPCC President Girish Chodankar. He said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah must stop Snooping and Spying on Women, Heads of Defence Forces, Constitutional Authorities and start keeping an eye on the Anti-Socials stop patronizing Criminal Mafia which will help Citizens to move around without fear. Strongly condemning the statement of Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant holding responsible the Girls and the Parents for the rapes taking place, Congress President Girish Chodankar has levelled…
Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The three-member of the interstate gang were robbing the silencers of the Maruti Eco vehicle. All three have been arrested by Kurla Mumbai. The complaint was first registered on 18/06/2021 by Gulzar Bi w/o Noor Sayed, r/o Flat No. F-2, Marigold View Apts, Chandrawaddo, Fatorda, Margao, Goa on an unknown accused person robed his Silencer of her Maruti Eco Cargo Car parked in an open parking place outside her building. After that, many complaints were registered. Fatorda police started the investigation by forming a team and began gathering inputs. The underhead constable Nilesh Kaskar picked inputs and…
Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today, since there was little marginal utility for continuing the scheme and it involves substantial financial outlay, the traffic Sentinel Scheme was discontinued. “Since there was little marginal utility for continuing the scheme and it involves substantial financial outlay, the traffic Sentinel Scheme was discontinued,” said CM Sawant He further said that a total of 8,055 Traffic Sentinels were registered under the Traffic Sentinel Scheme. “Total cash reward due for payment to Traffic Sentinels is `21,82,000/- and the process for payment is underway,” he added. CM further said that a total of 1675…