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Goemkarponn desk SALIGAO: The new Saligao Public Health Centre project is in final stages and would be opened soon. MLA Jayesh Salgaocar said that Saligao Constituency will finally have its own PHC and Sub Health centres for all six villages. “During these difficult times, the PHC will be staffed with full-time Medical Officer, Senior & Junior Doctors, Nursing Staff, Govt. Pharmacy, Pathology etc.,” he stated. Salgaocar added, “I am delighted to announce that upon inspection, the ongoing work which has now reached its final stage and the PHC will start functioning very soon.” Director of Health Services Dr Jose D’Ssa…

Goemakrponn desk CANACONA: Interstate ultra luxury buses meant to transport commuters have invented a novel way to multiply their profits and are transporting commercial goods by modifying the vehicle by making huge space under the carriage and on the top of the buses, this is happening under the very nose of the authorities posted at the borders of Goa, locals complain of a catastrophe if this practice continues. Interstate bus operators plying their buses between Bangalore and Mumbai to Goa are found carrying transport goods in the undercarriage and over carriage of their vehicles, creating a dangerous situation for the…

Goemakrponn desk CANACONA: Mamlatdar and Sub District Magistrate of Canacona taluka Vimod Dalal held a meeting of Canacona Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals for suggestions on the celebration of the upcoming Ganesh celebration in the taluka. The meeting was held in view of the sudden spurt of Covid-19 cases during the celebration of Ganeshotsav last year. The meeting was attended by most of the presidents of the Sarvajanik. Ganeshotsav Mandals in the taluka, Health Officer and a representative from the Canacona police station. Mamlatdar and SDM Dalal informed those present about the last year’s SOP and asked those present for suggestions, if…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The MGP-AAP alliance talks seems to have been scuttled post former BJP MInister Mahadev Naik’s entry into the Aam Aadmi Party at Delhi last week. MGP leader Sudin Dhavlikar addressing media said that his party’s alliance conditions are simple and have been informed earlier. “We have cleared all opposition parties – MGP will contest all four seats in Ponda taluka that of Ponda, Marcaim, Shiroda and Priol,” he said. Dhavalikar also said that his party would contest 18 seats, including Pernem, Mandrem, Dabolim, Savordem, Bicholim and Mayem. He said MGP would contest maximum seats, and in case…

While the Goa Police has to be commended for detecting the crimes, some within 24 hours, the question also arises can this happen without small criminal gangs mushrooming in the State. These small-time criminals ‘ breeding grounds are a place like Indira Nagar, Chimbel, Moti Dongor, Margao, and Zuarinagar Sancoale. What’s more? These criminals have close contact with local politicians. Many of the State’s current politicians use these goons to campaign and get their other illegal works done. It is revealed that those who figure in the ‘goons list’ prepared by the district police have close links with local politicians.…

The dilapidated Shastri Hall building, in the heart of Ponda, continues business operation, posing a threat to customers PDA market is Usagao also poses risk to lives Goemakrponn desk PONDA: Three years back, the dilapidated fifty-year-old Shastri Hall building in the heart of Ponda City was declared dangerous for human life, but still four shop owners continue doing business on the ground floor. It is declared unsafe as it risks the shop owners and customers. Still, it is not entirely vacated, or any efforts are made to demolish. The Ponda Municipal Council (PMC) invited the Goa Engineering College (GEC) team…

Goemkarponn desk Curdi Panchayat’s Sarpanch Domacio Barretto joined Aam Aadmi Party today in the the presence of AAP Goa Convenor Rahul Mhambre. Barretto said he was impressed by the honesty of Arvind Kejriwal and how the Aam Aadmi Party always puts people first in their governance. He stated that the village of Curdi has been completely ignored by the BJP Govt and the residents are suffering because of this. Barretto stated that it was only the politics of honesty of AAP that can save Goa. Curdi village like most villages in Goa suffers from lack of connectivity via public transport, youth…