Opposition leaders slam Edu Dept’s 500-metre drug-free zone directive
PANAJI: Opposition leaders Amit Patkar and AAP MLA Venzy Viegas have slammed a directive issued by Education Director Shailesh Zingde directing schools to ensure that areas within a 500-metre radius of their campuses are maintained as “drug-free zones”.The Directorate of Education issued the circular on Thursday,
Congress alleges political interference in SIR, claims selective deletion of opposition voters
PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Tuesday alleged political interference in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were being pressured to selectively delete opposition supporters while protecting allegedly bogus voters.Addressing a press conference, Congress leaders presented examples from Panaji and
Congress demands FIR over BJP youth conduct at Dabolim
PANAJI: Goa Congress on Wednesday demanded an immediate FIR against BJP youth workers over the protest during AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s arrival at Dabolim Airport, alleging a serious breach of security protocol and accusing the BJP leadership of encouraging “gundagiri”.Congress spokesperson and senior leader Amit Palekar said the protest was...
Kharge vows ‘Nashamukt Goa’, jobs and protection of Goa’s identity
PANAJI: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday promised a “Nashamukt Goa”, employment for youth, support for traditional businesses and protection of the State’s land, forests, water and natural resources if Congress is voted to power in Goa.Addressing the Congress convention of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and booth workers in Goa,...
Goa BJP hits out at Congress over Vande Mataram row, demands apology
PANAJI: The Goa BJP on Monday accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram during its Independence Day programme, with party Chief Spokesperson and Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar alleging that senior Congress leaders displayed “double standards” over the issue.Addressing a press conference, Salkar
