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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Massive traffic congestion has been witnessed on Ponda-Tisk Junction to Daag-Kavlem road, where sewerage work progresses with huge chambers dug at the roadside. According to locals, only one traffic police is posted at the junction, unable to manage traffic. The locals demanded more traffic Police for the smooth flow of traffic on this road. The Ponda locals said they are facing great hardship because long queues on this road also lead to traffic congestion on Ponda Marago road at Tisk. Locals said that parking at the roadside and ongoing work on sewerage chambers at the roadside at…

The Covid-19 outbreak is the most severe pandemic since the H1N1 influenza (Spanish flu) pandemic that occurred in 1918. It is has not only affected the health of many but also affected our will to take action at workplace and at home. Yet, Covid-19 pandemic has affected women more profoundly than men in several areas, both at workplace (especially in the health and social sector), and at home with an increased workload due to lockdown and quarantine measures. Our women have always been our front liners of our homes in times of crisis. From crisis of not finding that one…

Margao/Panjim – Congress Party has always respected the women and our governments have always taken initiatives to empower the women in the country. I am confident that women in Goa will play a major role in bringing back Congress to power stated All India Mahila Congress Incharge for Goa Dr. Seema Fernandes. Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress appointment ten Mahila Block Congress Committees and handed over the letters to the respective presidents of each block at the hands of Dr. Seema Fernandes in the presence of Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress President Beena Naik. At a function held in South Goa District…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: IMD Goa Unit today in its weather forecast has extended orange alert till July 20. “In continuation of the previous special bulletin dated 15th July, rainfall activity over Goa is likely to increase on 18th and 19th July. Extremely Heavy Rainfall (Rainfall exceeding 20cm in 24 hours) is very likely at one or two places over Goa on 18th&19th July,” said IMD Goa “An off­shore trough at mean sea level now runs from Maharashtra coast to Karnataka coast. A cyclonic circulation over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh & neighbourhood between 1.5 km & 4.5 km above mean sea…

Goemkarponn Desk NUVEM: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa Convenor Rahul Mhambre today appeared before Maina-Curtorim Police. Mhambre was called before the police to inquire about the two incidents that took place near Nuvem MLA’S house last week. “They had served me a notice. I have not murdered anyone, or committed dacoity, or committed robbery. I do not know what crime I have committed,” said Mhambre He further said they were not ferrying bombs or carrying out criminal activity. I do not blame the police. This is done by the BJP and the Chief Minister. “As far as I know, we…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: With just about half an year left for the assembly elections former two time BJP legislator Vijay Pai Khot is seen moving in the constituency to stake his claim for the BJP ticket. Vijay Pai Khot was the BJP MLA between 2002 to 2012. Khot didn’t contest the 2012 assembly elections after the BJP party decided to give ticket to Ramesh Tawadkar. However, the BJP party denied Tawadkar the party ticket in 2017 elections and Khot contested on the party ticket to be defeated by Congress nominee Isidore Fernandes. Speaking  to Goemkarponn, Khot informed that this is…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: Within 48 hours of the wall of the Portuguese-era Maloli bridge between Valpoi and Nanoda collapsed, the Valpoi Public Works Department has taken up the task of repairing the bridge. The villagers in the area have welcomed the quick action by the PWD. On Wednesday, one sidewall of the Portuguese era bridge at Maloli between Valpoi and Nanoda had collapsed. The wall collapse had made the bridge dangerous for commuting. This Portuguese bridge is very critical for Maloli village as well as five other villages. The wall collapse posed a danger of all six villages being cut…