AICC Gen Sec attacks BJP over ‘Votebandi’, alleges voter suppression
PANAJI: AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Friday accused the BJP of practising “Votebandi” or voter suppression in areas where it fears electoral defeat, while alleging that lakhs of names had been deleted from electoral rolls in Goa and across the country.Addressing a press conference in Goa, Pilot said the Congress’ Goy Rakhonn Yatra was aimed at directly connecting
Sawant urges citizens to uphold Gandhi’s ideals, work towards drug-free India
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday called for active participation from citizens, teachers and students in building a clean and drug-free India, saying the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri remain relevant to the country’s development.Speaking at a programme marking Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri...
Goa to introduce QR code rate cards for taxis: Transport Minister
PANAJI: The Transport Department will introduce a QR code-based rate card system for taxis in Goa, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho announced on Thursday, saying the move will reduce dependence on physical meters and repeated visits to government offices for meter-related issues.Godinho made the announcement while launching the revised taxi fare...
EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where revision is complete
PANAJI: The Election Commission has withdrawn the additional Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-related declaration from online Form 6 in states where the electoral roll revision has been completed, clarifying that the requirement was meant to apply only during the SIR exercise.The declaration, which requires new applicants to provide details linking themselves,...
Union Agri Min Chouhan to launch ‘Goa Fresh’ brand in Ponda on Oct 2
PANAJI: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Goa government’s ‘Goa Fresh’ brand at Sungrace Gardens, Ponda, on October 2 as part of the Swayampurna Goa-Vocal for Local programme, WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar said on Wednesday.Chouhan will also address a farmers’ and women’s convention at 10.30 am, where...
