Goemkarponn that PANAJI: The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak party (MGP) is still open for alliance with regional parties including AAP; however, will not compromise on 16 seats, which they intend to contest. MGP supremo Ramakrishna Dhavalikar today said that the party has already started work in 12 constituencies and in next fortnight, another six to seven more candidates would be finalized. “We are firm on contesting in 16 seats. We won’t compromise on it. In the remaining 24 seats, we can either support individuals or candidates of regional parties,” he said. When asked about their talks with the Arvind Kejriwal led AAP,…
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NERVOUS TALKS… “We were promised during our induction that we would get the party ticket. Of course, a few do not want to contest on BJP ticket, and that is a different issue altogether.” St Cruz MLA Tony Fernandes. “Those who do not work will not get a ticket. We are always with people. So we do need to fear anyone,” he said. St. Andre MLA Francis Silveira “I have not yet claimed for a ticket. Let the party check my performance. I have done overall development and I have full confidence in my report card. I will only contest…
Why are the politicians who were quick enough to blame the government for poor infrastructure not trying to convince the people? Or are they the ones who have instigated the people against such development of infrastructure for political gains? Secondly, the panchayat has no role to play when the legislation has been passed by the State Assembly, wherein according to New Tower policy, there would be no requirement of panchayat permission for setting up the mobile towers. Why are the Colve panchayat members meddling in issues which are out of their jurisdiction? SURAJ NANDREKAR Editor, Goemakrponn For the last one…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Drishti lifesavers were recently felicitated by the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services at a commendation ceremony held in the capital. The event took place in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Chief Secretary Shri. Parimal Rai. Drishti’s lifesaving team were recognised for their tireless efforts in the emergency services during the recent cyclones Nisarga, Tauktae and floods which hit the coastal, urban and rural areas in Goa. Drishti’s lifesavers are the first responders to rescue and emergencies along the coast. The lifesaving force man the beaches and coastal stretch of Goa.
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa State Election Commission today launched its newly designed dynamic website sec.goa.gov.in at the hands of State Election Commissioner W. V. Ramanamurthy, IAS(Retd.). The completely revamped website features a streamlined and simplified design, improved functionality, and enriched content areas which will help citizens, electors, candidates, Political parties, researchers, media and Government officials to access election related information with ease. Information regarding State Election Commission, Acts and Rules for local body elections, Statistical data pertaining to local bodies, up-to-date information of previous, on-going and current elections, orders and circulars , help for candidates is clubbed in one…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation the new Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant at South Goa District Hospital, Margao, and 35 such plants across the country in a virtual function. The plant has been funded through Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM CARES). With this, all districts of the country will now have commissioned PSA Oxygen Plants. “Inaugurated the Oxygen Plant today set up under PM Cares Fund at ESI hospital, Margao. The Oxygen Plant will make the ESI Hospital self-sufficient to cater to the medical needs of people,”…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In a bid to nudge vehicle owners towards discarding their old and polluting vehicles, the Centre, as part of the vehicle scrappage policy, will offer up to 25 percent concession on road tax on submitting the scrapping certificate. The tax rebate would be provided by the respective states and union territories. In line with the above, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued a GSR Notification 720(E) dated 05.10.2021, in the Gazette of India, which shall come into force from the 1st day of April, 2022. As an incentive for scrapping, concession is stipulated in…