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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Mandrem MLA Dayanand Sopte has filed a complaint against Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar for defaming him by releasing one audio clip and alleging that he was collecting ‘Sopte tax’. “GPCC President is doing this out of frustration, the voice in the clip is not mine; it has been doctored, and all the allegations are baseless. The audio clip is fake. Chodankar only does this for attention and nothing else,” said Sopte after filing a complaint with the DGP of Goa Police Sopte, in the complaint letter, stated that Girish Chodankar has at malafide…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: GAKUVED association and Sanguem MLA Prasad Gaonkar have said that the government now stopped giving excuses and gave them justice by reserving four assembly seats for STs. Gaonkar said their community got ST status in 2003, and thereafter there was a demand for Political reservation;. “However, since then, three assembly elections were held in 2007, 2012, 2017, but the reservation was ignored, and now We want it in 2022 election,” the MLA said. In the 2011 census, He said the ST Population is found 12.5 per cent. “So accordingly in 2012 election, We had demanded four assembly…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: India’s leading fashion brand Max Fashion launches Goa’s Star and Crib making contest in association with Goa Tourism at Caculo Mall, Panaji. Goa’s Star and Crib making contest is a unique contest inviting participation from the city to celebrate the festive joy. Interested customers are allowed to participate by following the simple two-step process. The first step is registration and the second is to send images via WhatsApp. The participants are required to visit nearest Max Fashion store for registration. After Registration the participants need to share the image of their decorated cribs and stars via WhatApp…

Mobil, a leading brand of engine oil in India has partnered with the most awaited movie of the year ’83’ that is set to hit the silver screens this Christmas. India will relive the historic win at the 1983 Cricket World Cup through this sports drama. The movie is sure to stir patriotic fervour across the country. Ranveer Singh starrer ‘83’ has been making waves ever since the project was announced. Movie buffs have been eagerly waiting for the movie ever since the makers confirmed that it will release in the theatres. The film will showcase the journey of 14…

Goemkarponn desk With an aim to help local women become self-reliant and capable of earning a livelihood, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sudesh Mayekar, on Wednesday, launched a ‘Women Skill Development Camp’ for the women of Calangute Constituency. “We are planning a week-long women’s skill development camp from 10-19 December. During this camp the women will learn how to make cakes, jewellery, bags, soap and candles. Besides these, there will be workshops related to make-up and tailoring”, Mayekar said. He further said, “We have taken this initiative to encourage women from different communities, to equip themselves with knowledge and skill through…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) today released an audiotape wherein a person is heard seeking a donation of Rs 44 lakhs for a contract. The opposition claim that the voice is of BJP MLA Dayanand Sopte. In the alleged audio clip, a voice similar to Mandrem MLA Dayanand Sopte demands a donation of Rs 44 lakhs and an advance of Rs 3 lakhs for a contract from a contractor. “Mandrem BJP MLA Dayanand Sopte had imposed ‘Sopte Tax’ on anyone doing business in the coastal constituency. Sopte is busier in collecting these taxes from the businessmen…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: On Tuesday, the former Chief Minister of Goa resigned as a member of the Goa Legislative Assembly, resigned as a primary member of the Congress party and joined the ruling BJP in a grand function at Ponda. Ravi has had a long political career starting from 1980, so this is his 41st year in active politics. In these 41 years, Ravi has been in three parties – MGP, Congress and BJP. Naik contested his first elections in 1980 on a Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party ticket but lost. After quitting that party in 1991, he became the State’s Chief…