RG declares 4th list of names for assembly polls

Times of India | 1 year ago | 12-01-2022 | 04:20 am

Margao: Revolutionary Goans (RG) party on Tuesday announced its fourth list of candidates for the state assembly elections to be held on February 14. As per the list, candidatures of Gauresh Mandrekar from Siolim, Valerie Fernandes from Fatorda, Desmond Fernandes from Benaulim, Samir Satarkar from Poriem, Andre Sebastiao Viegas from Vasco, Gaurish Anant Borkar from Dabolim and Vishal Dessai from Quepem have been cleared by the party. RG president Manoj Parab said that RG’s candidates have been chosen after consultation with their team working at the grassroots. The candidates have no criminal backgrounds unlike other political parties, he further said. RG already announced its first three lists of candidates, with the first one declared a month ago. Stating that Goans are fed up with the “dirty politics” played by all the political parties in Goa, Parab exuded confidence that the voters will stand by his party in the elections. “This is dirty politics by all parties. They are switching from one party to another at the last moment,” Parab said.

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Goa: Citizens allege river diversion and coal handling linked, protest at MPA

Times of India | 6 hours ago | 31-01-2023 | 08:44 am

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6 hours ago | 31-01-2023 | 08:44 am

VASCO/MARGAO: Citizens protested outside the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) on Monday demanding that the MPA stop coal operations and immediately shift to green cargo and cruise tourism. They said that a large number of steel and power plants, which are water-guzzling industries, have been proposed near the Malaprabha river basin, and that coal handling in Goa and the diversion of the Mhadei are linked.The protesters said that the Mhadei is being diverted only to benefit these steel plants and not for the farmers or drinking water purposes for locals, as is being falsely portrayed. The coal used by these steel plants is being transported from MPA to Karnataka via the rail network, they alleged.“If coal handling is stopped in Goa, the water consumed by steel plants, which is much more than the diversion proposed, will be available for farmers in Karnataka. If coal handling is allowed in Goa, the diversion of the Mhadei at Kalsa and Bandura and, subsequently, the diversion of other rivers flowing across state borders is inevitable,” the protesters stated in a memorandum to the MPA chairperson. A large number of citizens held a peaceful rally under the banner of United Vascokars and Goans. “The coal transportation is purely for the steel plants and the profit of private corporations. There is no benefit for Goa,” the citizens stated in their memorandum to the MPA. “The Mhadei water crises will be resolved only when coal handling and transportation are stopped at MPA,” said green activist Abhijit Prabhudesai. The protesters condemned the state government for its failure to protect the state’s interests.

Anil’s late strike helps Churchill move up

Times of India | 15 hours ago | 30-01-2023 | 11:51 pm

Times of India

15 hours ago | 30-01-2023 | 11:51 pm

Vasco:Churchill Brothers FC were made to sweat for full points as the home side carved out a 1-0 win against Sudeva Delhi FC in a I-League clash at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Monday.Sudeva are bottom of the league table, that too without a win, but Sankarlal Chakraborty’s side pushed the home team to their limits.Churchill tried everything at their disposal before finally piercing through Sudeva’s hearts in the 83rd minute when Man-of-the-Match Anil Gaonkar broke the deadlock. The win helped Churchill move to the fifth spot with 20 points from 14 games, nine points away from league leaders Punjab FC. Sudeva remained anchored at the bottom with two points after 12 matches.Churchill’s start clearly showed urgency to score after coming into the fixture with a frustrating goalless draw against Real Kashmir FC at home.Emmanuel Yaghr and Momo Cisse tried headers but didn’t trouble Sudeva custodian Priyant Singh.Then, Lamgoulen floated a dangerous ball inside the box and Priyant misjudged his collection, but Yaghr headed agonisingly wide with an open goal at his mercy.Churchill’s season has been plagued with injuries to their foreign players and soon the Goan side were hit with another blow as Uruguayan midfielder Martin Chaves had to be stretched out with a shoulder injury. After much hesitation, coach Fernando Varela had to replace Chaves with Senegalese forward Abdoulaye Sane, their top scorer.Sudeva, at the other end, were trying to make their efforts count, most precisely Alexis Gomez as the Argentine posed a real threat. First, Gomez forced Churchill keeper Albino Gomes to a diving save and then saw his promising effort hit the crossbar.The home team had more of the ball, but as its been this season for the two-time champions, finishing is what let them down.Just after the half an hour mark, Anil skilfully dribbled past a couple of Sudeva opponents on the left flank and crossed but it was difficult for onrushing Yaghr to keep his shot on target. Sane then attempted a bicycle kick while Ponif Vaz’s header fell straight to the goalkeeper.In the second half, Churchill’s quest for the opener continued against a stubborn Sudeva defence. Anil’s powerful effort was blocked and then unmarked Ponif missed a glorious opportunity after heading wide from close. Varela introduced Kapil Hoble after the hour mark in hope of opening the rival defence. That move didn’t pay off. However, it was another substitution late into the match that bore fruit. Talented Lalawmpuia Sailo replaced Kingslee Fernandes in the centre of midfield and the 19-year-old Mizoram medio cut open the Sudeva back line with a delightful through ball for Anil.Anil did equally well as he evaded his marker, got the ball on his stronger leg and unleashed a right-footer past Priyant in the 83rd minute for three important points.

App-based taxis to drive jobs: Godinho

Times of India | 3 days ago | 28-01-2023 | 04:38 am

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Vasco: Transport minister Mauvin Godinho on Friday said that the state government will launch a Transport Entrepreneurs Scheme (TES) to encourage unemployed youth to operate app-based taxis, free of charge and without any investments, under GoaMiles.Godinho was speaking to the media on the sidelines of a Republic Day function held at Dabolim. He stressed the need of promoting employment opportunities for youth and to enable them to become entrepreneurs without investing money.“All preparations have been made to launch the TES very shortly in the state by chief minister Pramod Sawant. A young person who is unemployed will be given a taxi free of charge, without any investment,” Godinho said. “The margin money will be paid by GoaMiles.”The minister emphasised that TES will be purely an app-based taxi service, encouraging youth to get employed. “There is no necessity to have a badge or a driving licence to avail of the scheme,” Godinho said. “Any unemployed youth who has a car and wants to be associated with GoaMiles can also run the vehicle under the TES. Even those who have two cars can avail of the benefits of the scheme.”

Sudin: India is most vibrant democracy

Times of India | 3 days ago | 28-01-2023 | 04:38 am

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3 days ago | 28-01-2023 | 04:38 am

Ponda: Power minister Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar said that India’s biggest achievement is that it continues to be the largest and most vibrant democratic country in the world. He was speaking after unfurling the tricolour to mark the 74th Republic Day at a programme held at Government Sports Complex, Borimol, Quepem.Stating that Republic Day is an occasion to remember all those who laid down their lives for the nation, Dhavalikar said that democracy is strengthened due to the Constitution provided by B R Ambekar. “India is recognised as a vibrant democracy in the world. The progress made by the country in the last 74 years was only due to the Constitution. The Constitution gave due justice to all the constituents,” he said.“The country has done exceptional work in every field, be it infrastructure, water supply, water resources, education, justice system or the arts. It is the responsibility of every citizen to stop the unconstitutional things that happen while considering the security of the country,” he added.He said that though Goa was liberated in 1961, 14 years after India gained independence, the state has done “exceedingly well in all the fields”.

To strengthen nation, all must contribute to process: Cabral

Times of India | 3 days ago | 28-01-2023 | 04:37 am

Times of India

3 days ago | 28-01-2023 | 04:37 am

Margao: PWD minister Nilesh Cabral said that the Indian Constitution has maintained the ethos of secularism and equality in society even as he urged the people to contribute towards the development of the nation.Speaking after unfurling the national flag on the occasion of the Republic Day at the South Goa collectorate, Margao, Cabral said, “If we want to build and strengthen the nation, all have to contribute towards the process, may it be by following traffic rules, abiding civic duties, cleanliness and so on.”The Curchorem MLA lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to strengthen democracy. He said that under Modi’s leadership, India has achieved higher goals in various fields.Cabral in his address also appreciated the “tireless efforts and very good initiatives” of the Pramod Sawant-led government “for strengthening and shaping the development of the state”. He added that Sawant was making strenuous efforts to safeguard the interests of the state.On the occasion various members of the Child Welfare Committee for North and South Goa were felicitated for their extraordinary contribution in child welfare. Also security guards of South Goa Collectorate were felicitated for delivering honest service to people.

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