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Panaji: Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat made a sarcastic statement that he has doubt whether he would remain in Congress or not tomorrow. Asked to react on GPCC president Girish Chodankar ‘s resignation and the next president, he said, it is for the high command to decide. “I have doubt whether I myself will be there in Congress or not tomorrow. I cannot say anything,” he said. He further stated the high command has to decide on Girish Chodankar resignation and the next president. “I am not interested in president’s job,” he said after meeting AICC observer for Goa Dinesh…

Panaji: Following demands from various quarters to intervene in beef shortage issue in the State, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that the beef traders are free to bring live stock into the state and use Goa Meat Complex for slaughtering. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that the registered beef agents will be allowed to transport live stock. “The Goa Meat Complex is ready to start. Those who have permission to get live animal and slaughter hygienically they can use the Complex,” he said. Sawant said that the government will support the traders. On Saturday, the Church…

PANJIM:The dust pollution at the Dudhsagar waterfall has exceeded the PM10 parameter due to increased moment of vehicles to ferry tourists and visitors at the waterfall, the air quality analysis conducted by Goa State Poluution Control Board (GSPCB) reveals. “It was observed that there was re-suspension of dust due to movements of vehicles which leads to dust pollution. In order to control the dust re- suspension the dept. of Forest should pave the route with natural aesthetic to support free movements of fauna,” the report states Further the report states that the Noise monitoring reports suggest that at all the…

On the sidelines of the Assonora Premier League, Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai spoke to journalists saying that “Opposition unity is much needed to defeat the Anti-Goemkar government led by Pramod Sawant.” Sardesai said that he isn’t a front runner for Chief Minister and will work his best to form a united political opposition to send the BJP government home. Speaking on the Zilla Panchayat elections, Vijai said “the results clearly indicate that few congress leaders had participated in match fixing with BJP. Sardesai further said that Goa Forward Party took a decision not to contest on Zilla Panchayat…

Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte on Monday said that the opposition and NGOs should come together to oppose state government’s decision to de-notify Azad Maidan for the purpose of protests and agitations. Khaunte met North District Collector expressing his angst over the decision of the government to move a file to de-notify Azad Maidan for protests and agitations. He said that the decision of the chief minister reflects the autocratic behaviour of the state government, which wants to take away the fundamental right to protest. Khaunte recalled that Azad Maidan was designated as a place were protests and agitations can be…

Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte has taken strong objection to the amended Gun Licence renewal rules, which are affecting the senior citizens and defence personnels amongst others. Khaunte pointed out that the new rule makes it mandatory for the licence holder to have medical fitness certificate and undergo training with a private institute before granting him the renewal. The MLA said that such a rule is affecting four category of gun licence holders including senior citizens and defence personnels. Khaunte said that the training for using the gun should have been given by State Police, but they have refused to do…

Panaji:The Candolim coast witnessed a single rescue of a tourist while Palolem coast saw six rescues involving kayaks over the weekend. At about 16:10hrs at Candolim beach, a 21-year old man from Maharashtra entered into the red-flagged no-swim zone. Experiencing a sudden change in the water levels, the victim found himself caught in danger. As he attempted to return to the shore, he was unable to swim and called out for help. Drishti lifesaver Sushant Gaonkar on noticing the victim rushed to his aid and secured him with a rescue tube. The victim was brought back safely and a medical…