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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Finally, the Speaker of Goa legislative Assembly Rajesh Patnekar has finally called for the hearing into the disqualification petition filed against 10 MLAs, who quit Congress to join BJP in July 2019. The hearing is scheduled for February 26, at 11 am. “The above petition for disqualification under para 2 (1) (B) of the Tenth Schedule read with Art. 19(2) of the Constitution of India and read with the Members of Goa Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on the Ground of Defection) Rules 1986is fixed for hearing on 26th February, 2021 at 11.00 A.M in the chamber of Speaker…

Chirstanand Pednekar/ Goenkarponn Sanguem: Sanguem name came from word Sangameshwar, where three rivers met at a point known as Chandreshwar. On Eve of Mahashivratri, there is big festival, wherein people from Sanguem as well as Quepem taluka come here to perform Puja as per HINDU rituals. This historical place, is craving for government attention now. This Hindu religuous place needs to be peeserved as with time there has been immense damage to the temple. The attention is also needed to keep our culture and history alive, says Puri dDutt Samrat Maharaj.

Goa, February 4: Federico Gallego stole the show yet again as he helped NorthEast United hold FC Goa to a 2-2 draw at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in the Hero Indian Super League, here on Thursday. Goa opened the scoring through Alexander Romario Jesuraj (21′) before NEUFC netted the equaliser after a penalty from Gallego (41′). The Gaurs took the lead again through an own goal from Gurjinder Kumar (80′) before Gallego scored from the spot again in the 83rd minute to stretch NEUFC’s unbeaten run to five games. Goa started bright and broke the deadlock in the 21st minute.…

PORVORIM Goa Ranji Trophy coach Doda Ganesh informed Goa cricket Association (GCA) that he will not be able to continue with the Goa team due to some illness. Doda Ganesh was appointed coach from last season and his contract was to end this season. The BCCI has decided not to host the Ranji Trophy this season due to the pandemic and is mulling of having a one day tournament for which Doda Ganesh will not be available. Doda Ganesh , it may be recalled , got Goa promoted from the Plate group of the Ranji Trophy to the Elite group…

Upon receiving information given by the complainant, 2 milking cows being transported for illegal slaughter in a rickshaw bearing number GA08U4322 were caught by Cuncolim police yesterday evening at Balli junction road. Complaint has been filed against Shahrukh Bepari and Akram Khan for illegal transportation of cattle for illegal slaughter under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, Transport of Animals Rules 1978, Transport of Animals Amendment Rules 2001 and Goa Daman and Diu Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1978 Section 129E of the Central Motor Vehicle Act (Eleventh Amendment) of 2015. The 2 cows are still at Cuncolim police…

The Goa Forward party (GFP) has alleged major scam in the collection and treatment of bio-medical waste in the State. Former Chairperson of the Margao Municipal Council and GFP member Babia Prabhudesai has said that the State government has initiated a parallel process to collect and treat bio-medical waste without consulting the stakeholders through a Gurgaon based firm at a much higher cost. She said that the contract is awarded to Gurgaon-based M/s Biotic Waste Solution Pvt Ltd that is charging 40 percent more than the amount charged earlier. The tender for the same was floated through Goa State Infrastructure…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today took on GFP President Vijai Sardesai over him approching the international agencies over local issues when the matter is before CEC. GFP president Vijai Sardesai has written to director UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Paris & Director, IUCN world heritage programme, Switzerland seeking intervention to protect State wildlife, to be destroyed due to linear projects. “It is wrong on the part of state leaders to approach international agencies over local issues when matter is before CEC,” said CM Sawant speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event ‘Goans want development, decisions…