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Goemkarponn Desk Christanand Pednekar CURCHOREM: At a time when debates and discussions are underway on improving the government school infrastructure in wake of implementation of New Education Policy, here is a Government Primary school in Deulmol in Sirvoi, which lies in pathetic state and does not even qualify to be called a school. Shockingly, the Government primary school was shifted to other building called Laxmi Bal Mandal premises on November 18, 2019 for just four months but now almost 18 months have passed and not even a stone has been moved. The government seems to have totally forgotten about the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The COVID19 pandemic is back to haunt everyone again with the cases in the entire country, including Goa has been on the rise. The Health Minister of Goa Vishwajit Rane has made a proposal for making COVID19 certificate for those entering Goa, especially, the tourists, who are reluctant to follow the State government SOPs. This means the situation is grim as the State’s tally has crossed 1000 cases again. Thousands of tourists have descended in Goa following lockdowns in other parts of the country and are openly flouting rules, which has been a huge risk to the…

Goemkarponn Desk Margao – A day ahead of Budget demanded Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat demanded to know from the Chief Minister Dr Pamod Sawant must explain to the people how many promises made by the BJP Government in the Budget of 2020– 2021 are fulfilled till now before presenting the new Budget of 2021-2022. “Last year, the adamant BJP Government passed the Budget in few minutes without considering the constructive suggestions from the Opposition. People of Goa want to know how many Schemes, Promises and Announcements have actually seen the light of the day from the Super-Fast Budget of…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The fourteen day session of the Goa Legislative assembly begins tomorrow with the Chief minister Dr Pramod Sawant presenting the budget on the first day. While the CM will preaent budget on Wednesday, the Chief Minister is expected to take vote on account in coiplw of days after discussions on Budget. Narmata Ulman, Secretaty Legislature informed that enough time has been allotted for discussion on Budget. She informed further that there would 568 starred questions and 1071 unstarrd questions tabled by MLAs. Besides, she added, the MLAs have also table 15 private member resolutions. “There will be…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Aam Admi Party (AAP) convenor Rahul Mhanmbre has slammed the statement made by Minister for Waste Management Michael Lobo on making COVID19 negative certificate mandatory for entering Goa. The Minister had said that at this juncture government cannot take risk of asking for COVID19 negative certificate as it will hamper tourism. People will cancel reservations, he said. Reacting to the statement, Mhambre took to twitter to slam the minister. “Michael bab you are worried with the cancellation of hotel bookings. Fine. No issues with that. But do spare a thought to risks of lives to people…

Goemkarponn desk NEWS DELHI: While none of the Congress or BJP MPs from Goa have raised the issue in Parliament to date, AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday spoke on Goa’s mining issue in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing the speaker, he highlighted that in 2012, the Justice M.B.Shah Commission published a report on illegal mining in Goa. The report stated that all mining activities were closed owing to a Rs.35,000 crores illegal mining scam. A decision was taken to close the mining process in 88 mines that were given on lease. AAP MP Sanjay Singh iterated that 30% of…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA) monthly meeting turned stormy with the Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai objecting to re-opening of Margao and Ponda ODPs. The meeting was called to approve the sale of plots at Dhavali, Ponda and opening of ODP. At the meeting, SGPDA Chairman Wilfred D’Sa came down heavily on Vijay Sardessai regarding SOPO collection issue. He said after he became chairman the income from SGPDA have increased from 1.5 to 9 lakhs. “Vijai keeps of complaining about the tender process but he was silent from last…