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Goemkarponn desk NCP State President Jose Philip Dsouza has said that he would take a decision on contesting only after alliance with like-minded parties is finalised. “Alliance was the need of the hour, after which the election picture would be clear,” he said. D’Souza said that it was only after alliance that he would take a call on contesting from either Dabolim or Vasco. Taking at potshot at AAP government in Delhi, he said, AAP should have not allowed the demolition of a church in Delhi that had hurt the sentiments of Christians in Goa and all over. Meanwhile, D’Souza…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: A possible love angle seams to have surfaced in the Bogmalo shootout case, Superitendent of Police (South Goa) informed that the brother of a girl who was friendly to the deceased Amar Naik hired contract killers to kill him by paying a sum of Rs 5 lakh. According to available information after investigation, the girl also hails from New Vaddem, Vasco and was in love with the victim. Her brother, who is currently in the middle east, was opposed to their relationship and as both belonged to different religions. “During investigation it was revealed that brother of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Power Minister Nilesh Cabral has accepted Delhi Power Minister’s challenge for a debate on power models of both states. The debate is scheduled for July 26 at 3 pm. “I accept the challenge, and i am ready for a debate on Monday 3pm at any location whihc they want or since he is my guest here in Goa, i will finalise the place,” said Cabral After Power Minister Cabral’s insistence to debate with Delhi’s power minister, Satyendra Jain minister of power accepted the debate. “Nilesh Bab, I heard u have said that u would like to…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: No matter how difficult the situation is, some people do not give up. People who face adversity and stand on their own two feet become role models for others. This is once again evident from the success of Namrata Salgaonkar. “Her success in a tough situation is truly an example for others,” said her teacher Madhavi Gawandi. Namrata Ashok Salgaonkar, a Parsem High School student, Parsem, set an example by scoring 96% marks in the Class X examination. She was felicitated by Navchetana Yuvak Sangh Pedne and Phule-Shahu-Ambedkar Pratishthan Goa for her achievement. She was also given…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: The heavy rains in past one week have had a significant effect on the weekly Valpoi market Due to the poor response from people, the vendors have faced major losses. Tuesday is the weekly market of Valpoi town when people from rural areas come in large numbers for weekly shopping. However, it has been raining heavily for the past week; as a result, the number of vendors selling spices has also reduced. Consumers from rural areas did not show up at the market. Vendors said after the COVID19, now the rains are having major effect on their…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Government’s plan to allow resumption of iron ore mining activities in the State have been shunted down by the Supreme Court by dismissing the review petition challenging it’s earlier order of February 2018, that had set aside the renewals granted to 88 leases. The devision bench of the Supreme Court under Justice Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah while dismissing the plea of the State Government as well as the Vedanta Limited has said that it finds “no ligitimate grounds” for the review. The Goa Government delay of 20-26 months to file the…

Goemkarponn desk NEW DELHI: Dy Chief Minister Babu Kavlekar, who has been fighting for ST status to Dhangar samaj has expressed satisfaction over the Centre’s assurance on the issue and thanked the Central government for the positive response. Dr Pramod Sawant led Goa’s Dhangar community delegation and Dy CM Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar and met Home Minister Amit Shah. “The meeting was a successful one”, termed Dy CM Kavlekar. The positive stand taken by Home Minister Amit Shah will smoothen the future process of getting Dhangar community of Goa, it’s much deserving ST status,” said Dy CM Kavlekar. CM Dr Pramod…