Before the Model Code of Conduct comes into force with the formal announcement of elections in Goa, foundation stones of various projects are being laid, and new projects are being inaugurated at a breakneck pace. But the fact is, many of the projects being inaugurated are incomplete. The Karaswada to Bambolim Highway is far from complete as the work on stretch (the missing link) between Guirim and Porvorim (teen building) is yet to start, yet Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for MoRTH, inaugurated the widened highway. The CM must tell the Goans why the Pernem to Karaswada highway is delayed due…
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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The State Cabinet on Thursday cleared the amendment to the law to make the change of surname more cumbersome. An ordinance will be passed shortly to implement the change, said Law Minister Nilesh Cabral. Henceforth, only those whose parents or grandparents were born in Goa will be able to change their surname. Also, the powers to approve a change in surname has been given to Session and District Judge. There were complaints from some caste groups that many migrants who settle in Goa change their surname identical to theirs with vested interests.
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The state government has promoted 25 police officers to the post of Junior Scale Officers of Goa Police Service Group with immediate effect for a period of one year or till the posts are filled on a regular basis, whichever is earlier. “On the recommendation of the Local Departmental Promotion Committee, Government is pleased to promote on officiating basis the following Police Inspectors to the post of Junior Scale Officers of Goa Police Service Group: “A” Gazetted in the Level 10 of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 with immediate effect for a period of one year or…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party Goa convener Rahul Mhambre who turned 50 on January 3, had a series of events begining with seeking blessings at Bodgeshwar temple at Mapusa and his family and culminating with his family visit to Gaushala at Sinquerim. At Bodgeshwar temple, he prayed for strength to free the city of Mapusa from the grip of corruption and the politics of inefficiency and incompetence. Mhambre later paid tributes to Bhausaheb Bandodkar, the architect of Goa’s education system, a strong believer in inclusive politics and greatly influenced Mhambre’s political journey. He also visited his alumni school, St…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The state government has decided to give lifelong cabinet status to Pratapsingh Rane for completing 50 years as an MLA and due to his dedicated service as a Speaker and Chief Minister. “The cabinet has decided to give long cabinet status to Pratapsingh Rane for completing 50 years as an MLA and due to his dedicated service as a speaker and Chief Minister,” said CM Sawant, speaking to reporters. He further said that his vast experience in social work and politics is an inspiration for everyone. MLAs across parties congratulated Congress veteran and former Chief Minister Pratapsingh…
Goemkarponn desk SANGUEM: Bharatiya Janata, Party leader of Sanguem Subhash Phaldesai, rubbished the allegations made against him by Savitri Kavlekar, wife of Deputy Chief Minister Babu Kavlekar, during the public meeting in Sanguem. Phaldesai challenged Kavlekar to prove the allegations and suggested that she not fire the shot in the air. Speaking at the press conference held at Rivona, Phaldessai rubbished the allegations made against him by Savitri Kavlekar, calling it baseless and false. He also termed this public meeting directionless and has condemned the tone and the language used during this meet. Phaldesai said, “through this meeting, they wanted…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has asserted that the government aims to reach the last person of the society, and the State administration is working in that direction. “The Government’s aim is to reach to the last person of the society, and the State administration is working in that direction. Advanced technology and new techniques in the agriculture sector are attracting youths towards agriculture in the State,” said CM Sawant. He further urged people to take up integrated farming in the form of agriculture, horticulture, dairy farming, pisciculture and floriculture together. “The concept of Swayampurna Goa initiated…