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Goemkarponn desk Anjuna: One Nacellis Noronha has been arrested by Anjuna police for posting derogatory remarks against Maratha leader Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj. The Shiv Jayanti was observed throughout the State on February 19 and was telecast live on social media. Nacellis Noronha had posted a derogatory comment on the post. The press note by Anjuna police said that on 21.02.2021 Premanand Arol Sanghatana, Sioilm, Bardez Goa lodged complaint against Nacellis Noronha for posting vulgar comment against Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the facebook thereby hurting the religious sentiments. In this connection registered Anjuna PS Cr. No. 29/2021 U/s 295( A) IPC.…

Goemkarponn Desk XELDEM: The declaration of Xeldem lake as Wetland, poor road conditions, unfinished JICA work etc dominated the Xeldem Gram Sabha. The gram Sabha also discussed the stray cattle menace, drainage issue and road repair work to be carried out. However, the major issue was raised by James Fernandes who demanded Special Gram sabha be convened to explain the CRZ and CZMP plans with the help of a technical or knowledgeable person who can explain the implications of the plans to the Xeldem village and He also urged that hearings be held to raise objections regarding the same be…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today extended his government’s ambitious ‘Swayampurna Goa’ initiative to the Municipal areas, in a bid to make the cities and towns self- sufficient to meet the day-to-day needs. The scheme was extended across all 13 municipalities- Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Curchorem, Quepem, Canacona, Sanguem, Pernem, Valpoi, Sanquelim and Ponda and the Panaji City Corporation. Minister for Urban Development Milind Naik was present during the launch, which was held via a video conference. The Chief Municipal Officers and staff were present for the launch. Addressing the municipal officers, the Chief Minister announced…

Goemkarponn Desk Assolda: The Assolda village panchayat Gram Sabha called on Sunday witnessed chaos and confusion over over government decision on time limitations for Gram Sabha. The villagers said they and would not allow next gram Sabha at Assolda panchayat unless the rules are changed. Local panch member Custodio Fernandes criticized the government saying that after finishing the main agendas questions, no more time allowed to public for discussion. “Any problem, which may be sometimes very important to locals villagers or in case of any emergency, this decision is very harsh for common men who totally committed for betterment of…

Goemkarponn Desk Panaji: The workers & staff employees of Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. (KTCL) held a One Day Protest Hunger strike on 22 February, 2021 before the Office of the Labour Commissioner, Government of Goa at Shramshakti Bhavan, Panaji, Goa to protest inordinate delay of the management of KTCL & Government to resolve their long pending demands The day long protest hunger strike resonated with slogans demanded the following: * Immediate signing of the wage agreement with KTC Drivers & Allied Employees Union • Payment of the pending arrears of 7″ pay commission to KTCL employees; Regularization of all badli…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: The State Election Commission (SEC) today has declared the elections to the municipalities and Corporation of the City of Panaji to be held of March 20. With the announcement the code of conduct has come into force which has been limited only to the areas going in for elections. “The elections to 11 municipalities and CCP will be held on March 20 while the counting and announcment of results will take place on March 22,” said SEC The SEC further said that polling will be held from 8am to 5pm on March 20 while 4pm to 8pm…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: State Election Commission (SEC) is likely to announce the dates for the Municipal and CCP polls tomorrow at 10 am. Meanwhile, Panaji MLA Babush Monserrate announced his BJP supports panel for the polls. Ward 1 – Malcolm Afonso, 2. Yuvraj Fernandes, 3. Rohit Monserrate, 4. Caralino Po, 5. Shubhada Shirgaokar, 6. Kishore Shastry, 7. Bento Lorena, 8. Rahul Lotlikar, 9. Soraya Pinto Makhija, 10. Prasad Amonkar, 11. Karan Yatin Parekh, 12. Varsha Shetye, 13. Pramay Mainkar, 14. Uday Madkaikar, 15. Shayni Chopekar, 16. Asmita Kerkar, 17. Dennis Jorge, 18. Aditi Chopdekar, 19. Narsinha Morajkar, 20. Shubham Chadankar,…