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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Khandepar Villagers welcomed the Ponda deputy collector order, which directed two kiosk owners at dangerous OPA-Khandepar Junction to clear their two illegal kiosks in a month. This order had cleared the hurdle in constructing the bus shed at OPA-Khandepar Junction following a complaint by Khandepar villagers. The locals had complained that the OPA-Khandepar junction had become dangerous as there was no bus shed for passengers, especially for hundreds of school children who were risking their lives at the roadside while waiting for the bus after school hours. The Khandepar villagers, including social activist Sandeep Parkar, welcomed Deputy…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA – A modern kiosk with two shutters at Chaudi appeared from nowhere in a day and has raised eyebrows as it is allegedly illegal. According to CMC Councillor Pandurang alias Dhiraj Naikgaunkar, a two-storey and spacious Gadda with two shutters and a roof tiles designed rooftop cover has suddenly appeared from nowhere across the NH-66 road, at a prime location opposite Laziz Pizza-Amul Shop at Chaudi on Tuesday. “When asked, CMC Chief Officer informed me that the notice is served for the illegal erection of the structure. However, as the structure is raised just across the NH-66…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar today has ordered his department for an inquiry into the electrocution of one lineman posted in Valpoi. “Pained and shocked to hear the demise of our lineman helper Sanjay Gaonkar while on duty. I express my condolences to his family and pray to God to give them strength in these tough times. I have instructed the department to make inquiry of the incident,’ said Dhavalikar Information reveals that the linesman helper Sanjay Gaonkar of Thane, Sattari, was working on the damaged pole line at Kankire. Eyewitnesses said that Gaonkar got an electrical…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: A dead body of a vegetable vendor named Mallesh Bala Naik (36) from Xeldem, Curchorem, was found lying in the bushes opposite the fire brigade building at Curchorem. According to police sources, his family is from Belgaum, but he was born and raised in Goa. The deceased has been missing since Tuesday morning. He was last seen at the footpath where people go for a morning walk near Santoshi Mata temple in the morning. According to Curchorem police, that body was found down in the field in bushes opposite Santoshi Mata temple. Police got information from his…

Goemkarponn desk SANKHALIM: Even before the full-fledged monsoon begins, two precious lives have been lost in the last week. After the death of a sewerage worker, an electrical linesman died today after a fall from an electrical pole. Information reveals that the linesman helper Sanjay Gaonkar of Thane, Sattari, was working on the damaged pole line at Kankire. Eyewitnesses said that Gaonkar got an electrical shock due to minor leakage and fell to the ground. They said he died of injuries he received in the fall. After the incident, the family refused to take the body of Sanjay Gaonkar to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Today, the state cabinet has decided to summon the monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly from July 11 onwards. “Today in the cabinet, we have decided to summon the monsoon session of Goa Legislative Assembly from July 11 onwards.,” said CM Sawant after a cabinet meeting. He further said that ex-post facto administrative approval and expenditure sanction to make arrangements for providing additional facilities for smooth conduct of five days National Parliament event held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Taleigao, from 08/11/2021 to 12/11/2021. Sawant said that cabinet approval has been given for the appointment…

AERIAL VIEW How many times have we complained about the power situation in our State, the lack of continuous power supply etc.? How many times have we given a thought to the people who repair the fault lines of the electrical grid? Do we really know the linemen’s State of affairs? Who keeps the power supply continuous and attends to all our complaints irrespective of time or weather conditions? The situation of this the linesmen in Goa is pathetic. Understaffed, overworked, without safety gear and resulting in deaths. Our linemen are the forgotten people who put their lives in danger…