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Goemkarponn desk Aam Aadmi Party today highlighted that how democracy is being made a mockery by the speaker by using delaying tactics to appease both the political parties that have formed an unholy alliance to defraud people of Goa. Speaker should order on the disqualification petition as soon as possible instead of resorting to delaying tactics to give the likely to be disqualified MLAs breathing space to appeal to the Supreme Court and remain in office till the assembly session is over. AAP Goa convener Rahul Mhambre said the nexus between the Congress and BJP is obvious over the complacecy…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: In the race ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Goa, a political front has been launched by Goencho Avaaz. The political party has been launched to place the interests of Goa and its people at the forefront. Addressing the media, GA Convenor Capt Variato said that the party is committed to preserving the unique identity of the state, promoting unity in diversity, upholding democratic values, and ultimately seeks to provide economic prosperity to its people, even while safeguarding its environment and traditional occupations through sustainable development. “In service of its fellow Goans, the Party will foster…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: Everyone above 60 years of age and those over 45 years with comorbidities will be able to get COVID-19 vaccine from March 1 for free at government facilities and for a charge at many private hospitals. As per DHS Goa people above 60 years can visit their nearest goverment hospital along with their adhar card or any approved government identity card. People from the age of 45 to 59 years will have to produce certificate of comorbidity from a registered practicner on the prescribed format of government of Goa. Beneficiaries will be verified through one of the…

Goemkaponn Desk MAPUSA: Two youth have been arrested on charges of assaulting three persons of Maharashtra origin, at Mapusa bus stand late last night. Ashok Mahadev Mulmule, aged 22 years, in his complaint lodged at Mapusa police station alleged that two unknown persons abused him and his relatives Prabhakar alias Prabhu Gavando and Mahadev Engle with filthy words. The accused also allegedly slapped, kicked and assaulted Gavando and Engle with a wooden stick resulting in injuries. Mapusa police registered an offense under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation team said they zeroed in on Rahul Babu Rathod,…

Goemkarponn desk Camurlim: A new multipurpose sports turf which will cater to four different sports disciplines will be inaugurated on Sunday February 28 in Camurlim, it was revealed on Saturday. Sport lovers keen to indulge their favorite sports of hockey, tennis and cricket besides football will be able to do so at the venue, which is spread over an area of 8500 square metres. The new facility is built by Vaz Dynamic Sports and will the logistics will be managed by them. The land to the project has been donated by Veerendra Souza Ferrao and Nave Marg foundation are the…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: The Regional Empowered Committee of the Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has granted in-principle approval to Goa government for diversion of 1.9089 ha of private forest land for double-tracking of railway from Kulem to Margao in South Goa district. The in-principle approval is been granted under Forest (Conservation) Rule 2003. The Goa Government, via a two separate applications in November 2019 and February 2020 had sought permission of the Ministry for diversion of 1.9089 ha of private forest land for the double-tracking project. In Goa, there is growing opposition to the double-tracking project,…

Goemkarponn Desk On 27th February, 2021, Candidates backed by Hon’ble MLA of Panaji Shri. Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate namely Narsinvha (Nilesh) Morajkar (Ward 19) and Aditi Chopdekar (Ward 18) offered coconut at the sacred feet of Lord Hanuman in Maruti Temple, Marutigad, Mala. A large gathering was present to support the candidates and seek blessings of lord before the campaign. Mr. Nilesh Morajkar thanked Babush Monserrate and BJP for offering him an opportunity to serve the people in his ward. While Ms. Aditi Chopdekar thanked Babush Monserrate and Sadanand Shet Tanawade for giving youth a chance to represent the ward. She…