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Goemkarponn desk Porvorim: Even as the Opposition slammed the government for dilly-dallying on the Sonsoddo issue, the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that the solution to the age-old issue will be out soon. The CM chaired the High Powered Committee meeting at Secretariat. “Right now I cannot say anything as the Code of Conduct for municipal polls is in place. But we have already discussed the option, which I cannot reveal,” Sawant said. Curtorim MLA Alexio Reginald Lourenco, however, gave a contrasting statement saying no improvement is expected in near future. “I am not having any hope on this…

Goemkarponn Desk Margao – The overall developmental works in Margao Constituency are going on at a rapid pace and I will continue to pursue the pending works and ensure that they are completed in time bound manner stated Leader of Opposition and Margao MLA Digambar Kamat. I am confident that the people of Margao will acknowledge the consistency in developmental works carried out by us in last 9 years despite being in opposition and will extend their support for progressive Margao stated Digambar Kamat. Time has come to show their place to all those who try to seek credit of…

Goemkarponn desk Anjuna: One Nacellis Noronha has been arrested by Anjuna police for posting derogatory remarks against Maratha leader Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj. The Shiv Jayanti was observed throughout the State on February 19 and was telecast live on social media. Nacellis Noronha had posted a derogatory comment on the post. The press note by Anjuna police said that on 21.02.2021 Premanand Arol Sanghatana, Sioilm, Bardez Goa lodged complaint against Nacellis Noronha for posting vulgar comment against Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the facebook thereby hurting the religious sentiments. In this connection registered Anjuna PS Cr. No. 29/2021 U/s 295( A) IPC.…

Goemkarponn Desk XELDEM: The declaration of Xeldem lake as Wetland, poor road conditions, unfinished JICA work etc dominated the Xeldem Gram Sabha. The gram Sabha also discussed the stray cattle menace, drainage issue and road repair work to be carried out. However, the major issue was raised by James Fernandes who demanded Special Gram sabha be convened to explain the CRZ and CZMP plans with the help of a technical or knowledgeable person who can explain the implications of the plans to the Xeldem village and He also urged that hearings be held to raise objections regarding the same be…

Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today extended his government’s ambitious ‘Swayampurna Goa’ initiative to the Municipal areas, in a bid to make the cities and towns self- sufficient to meet the day-to-day needs. The scheme was extended across all 13 municipalities- Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Curchorem, Quepem, Canacona, Sanguem, Pernem, Valpoi, Sanquelim and Ponda and the Panaji City Corporation. Minister for Urban Development Milind Naik was present during the launch, which was held via a video conference. The Chief Municipal Officers and staff were present for the launch. Addressing the municipal officers, the Chief Minister announced…

Goemkarponn Desk Assolda: The Assolda village panchayat Gram Sabha called on Sunday witnessed chaos and confusion over over government decision on time limitations for Gram Sabha. The villagers said they and would not allow next gram Sabha at Assolda panchayat unless the rules are changed. Local panch member Custodio Fernandes criticized the government saying that after finishing the main agendas questions, no more time allowed to public for discussion. “Any problem, which may be sometimes very important to locals villagers or in case of any emergency, this decision is very harsh for common men who totally committed for betterment of…

Goemkarponn Desk Panaji: The workers & staff employees of Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. (KTCL) held a One Day Protest Hunger strike on 22 February, 2021 before the Office of the Labour Commissioner, Government of Goa at Shramshakti Bhavan, Panaji, Goa to protest inordinate delay of the management of KTCL & Government to resolve their long pending demands The day long protest hunger strike resonated with slogans demanded the following: * Immediate signing of the wage agreement with KTC Drivers & Allied Employees Union • Payment of the pending arrears of 7″ pay commission to KTCL employees; Regularization of all badli…