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Aam Aadmi Party has come down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Goa for its attempts to amend the Lokayukta Act in order to make it a mere decorative position by rendering it tooth less tiger and said the BJP is doing this only because it wants to continue with its corrupt acts without any hindrance. AAP Goa convener Rahul Mhambre while pointing out that his party was formed to rid corruption and fight against it, said they cannot accept any dilution of the powers or scope of the Lokayukta which is a necessary watch dog over governance…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Second round of Covid-19 vaccination is underway at 7 centers across Goa. The drive will go one for 2 consecutive days, today and tomorrow. With 100 being vaccinated at each center per day nearly 1,400 health workers are expected to get inoculated in 2 days time. 426 health care workers were vaccinated in Goa on Saturday , Jan 16,  when the countrywide vaccination drive was launched.  Stressing on the need to get inoculated with Covid vaccine, Oncologist Dr Shekahr Salkar said “Number of Covid cases are coming down. If we do not take a vaccine and at…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Leader of Opposition and Senior Congress Leader Digambar Kamat said that his party will raise voice against governments attempt to weaken Lokayukta institution by bringing amendments or bills. Addressing the media, Kamat said, “We will also raise the issue of Municipal Act ordinance in the coming assembly session, Kamat said. He opposed the implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Act in the state, demanding that the government should first create infrastructure,” He further said that amendments to the Goa Municipalities Act is not the way forward as it will drastically affect all the traders. “We will oppose the…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: Authorities rescued a minor boy from a house in Bicholim where he was confined for several years, while his mother was sent to the Institute of Psychiatry and Human behaviour. According to the information provided by the Bicholim Mamletdar, Pravinjay Pandit after receiving the information they along with the police and other officials went to the house behind Bicholim church and rescued the boy. He was sent to Apna Ghar while mother was sent to IPHB as she had psychological issues. As the mother started arguing and after realising that the house was in a dilapidated condition…

Panaji -The Children of Freedom Fighters Association have commenced with Fast unto death from today at Azad Maidan – Panaji demanding government jobs. “Goa government is yet to absorb 97 children’s of freedom fighters, some of them have already crossed 50 years henceforth they cannot get government job. For them government should bring in one time settlement scheme,” demanded Dr.Shivaji shet president of the association. He said late chief minister Manohar Parrikar had assured that the children of freedom fighters will be given government jobs. As per that 3% of the jobs in every department are reserved for these children’s.…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Stating that the Goan departments on social media is negligible, the Goa IT Professionals have urged government department to make presence felt more on the social media to attract investments in the State. In the letter to Director – Dept. of IT, CEO – Startup Promotion Cell and CEO – Investment Promotion Board the GITP has made several suggestions for improving State’s presence on cyber world. “We are sure you will acknowledge that your department is expected to attract investments in the private sector to Goa. In the modern world, social media has become the single most…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: This Republic Day, Reliance Digital is back with the exciting ‘Digital India Sale’. The Digital India Sale offers exclusive deals and amazing offers on the widest range of electronics from 22nd to 26th January, 2021. To kick off the Republic Day celebration, Reliance Digital is offering 10% instant discount* of upto Rs. 10,000/-* on Citi, ICICI & Kotak Mahindra Bank Debit & Credit Cards of EMI/Non EMI transactions at Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores. This benefit can also be availed on Consumer Durable loan transactions on Kotak Mahindra Bank & ICICI Bank including cardless EMI transaction to be…