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PANAJI: The President of Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress Bina Naik on Tuesday said that it is irony on the part of BJP, that on the one hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi is boasting of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ concept, and on the other hand BJP’s Goa unit depriving womenfolk from the post of deputy Mayor of Panaji. “Despite there being around 13 women elected and some of them have served as councilors, BJP has failed to give them the post of deputy mayor.” Bina Naik said. Bina Naik on Tuesday addressed a press conference in Congress House Panaji and said…

Canacona. A minor 10-mt wide bridge at Rajbagh on the newly commissioned 7.74km Manohar Parrikar sea side link road has developed multiple fissures on the underside which might require both immediate inspection and attention from authorities which otherwise might end up in a tragedy locals from here feel. Cracks are too many to neglect which might be a reason for the bridge to fail in future say experts in bridge building and maintaining technology. Canacona MLA and deputy speaker Isidore Fernandes after being informed of the development of the cracks informed this correspondent that he has already informed the authorities…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Considering the prevailing COVID19 situation in the State, the Goa Legislative Assembly’s ongoing Budget Session has been adjourned mid-way till July 19. Speaker Rajesh Patnekar informed House that the session stands adjourned till Monday, July 19, 2021. The Government took Vote on Account for five months. The decision also comes in wake of Municipal elections announced to five Municipalities, which are scheduled to be held on April 23. The House was adjourned after Speaker chaired emergency Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting attended by the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant,Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat and others. The Budget…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji –  Leader of Opposition on Tuesday said that the better sense prevailed over government in adjourning the Assembly session. “Der Se Aayi Durust Aayi”. “Better Late Than Never”. Finally the insensitive BJP Government headed by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant was compelled to shed its ego and accept the Opposition demand on adjourning the ongoing assembly session in view of Municipal Elections Code of Conduct, said Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat. He was reacting to the decision of the Government to adjourn the ongoing Assembly Session till July 2021. “The Opposition had anticipated on 17th March 2021…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the decision to convert the Old Goa Medical College building at Ribandar into a 30  bedded full fledge Primary Health Centre (PHC) is under examination of the state government. “presently the matter is under examination of the Government,” said Rane The State Government had decided to convert the old Goa Medical College (GMC) building at Ribandar into a 30-bedded full-fledged Primary Health Centre (PHC) to cater to medical emergencies of the residents of Ribandar, Chimbel, Merces, Divar, Old Goa and surrounding areas. a delegation of the Ribandar Health Care Committee met…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today informed that the total quantum of vaccines allotted to the State of Goa is 1,60,570 doses; out of which 90,590 doses have been utilized as on March 15. “The total quantum of vaccines allotted to the State of Goa is 1,60,570 doses; out of which 90,590 doses have been utilized as on 15/03/2021.,” said Rane He further said that quantum for the next batch of vaccine for the States is decided by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, depending upon the vaccine utilization and stock availability in the State as per eVIN…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Rohit Monserrate, son of BJP Panjim MLA Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate today took charge as Mayor of Panjim while Vasant Agshikar retained the post of Deputy Mayor, which he held during the previous tenure of the council. “We are here only for the development of Panjim. We have a game plan of what we want to do. We also need to look into each ward and see what development needs to be done and fulfill whatever promises we made to the people. Plus we have a very good team and I think we can get a lot done,”…