Anticipatory bail plea of Malcolm Pereira rejected in connection with the alleged assault of Chinchinim-Deussa Sarpanch Gerson Gomes. • Goa Forward Party President approves immediate dissolution of the Curchorem Block Committee; Dattaraj Raut Dessai relieved as Joint Secretary and removed from GFP’s primary membership with immediate effect. • GSIDC has proposed a new government complex at Mapusa Morod that will bring various government offices in Mapusa under one roof. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 110 crore, has been approved and will now be sent for financial approval: GSIDC Chairman Michael Lobo •
Goa taxis are set to introduce a QR code-based fare information system after approval at the State Transport Authority meeting. Passengers will be able to scan the QR code to check applicable fares. MLA Michael Lobo said taxis will no longer use meters, while the notified fares will also apply to GoaMiles services. • CM Pramod Sawant says he shares a good personal relationship with all MLAs, including those from the Opposition, as every MLA represents the people and their respective constituency. • CM Pramod Sawant said he has no time to focus on opposition politics and has faith in his work and the people of Goa. He said voters will judge his government’s five-year performance and compare it with others before deciding whom to vote for. “I don’t care whether they are united or divided,” Sawant said. • CM Pramod Sawant said he does not decide BJP election tickets, explaining that the party is a central organisation and follows a structured process through its organisation and election committee. He said winnability remains a key criterion, and not every aspirant can be assured of a ticket. “Every party changes candidates, and 30–40% of winners are new faces every time,” Sawant said • CM Pramod Sawant says the Staff Selection Commission is a firm policy decision and there is no question of changing it. He said the system will ensure greater transparency in government recruitment, adding that people want a transparent process. • CM Pramod Sawant says the MGP is an NDA partner and should stand with the BJP alliance, pointing out that the party has only two MLAs. He said MGP should not waste time conducting surveys in other constituencies and should understand its limitations. • CM Pramod Sawant says Opposition is politicising the Ujjwala scheme, asserting that he is focused on the welfare of Goans; Griha Aadhar and DSSY remuneration will be increased, saying he will reveal the details soon.
Anticipatory bail plea of Malcolm Pereira rejected in connection with the alleged assault of Chinchinim-Deussa Sarpanch Gerson Gomes. • Goa Forward Party President approves immediate dissolution of the Curchorem Block Committee; Dattaraj Raut Dessai relieved as Joint Secretary and removed from GFP’s primary membership with immediate effect. • GSIDC has proposed a new government complex at Mapusa Morod that will bring various government offices in Mapusa under one roof. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 110 crore, has been approved and will now be sent for financial approval: GSIDC Chairman Michael Lobo •
Goa taxis are set to introduce a QR code-based fare information system after approval at the State Transport Authority meeting. Passengers will be able to scan the QR code to check applicable fares. MLA Michael Lobo said taxis will no longer use meters, while the notified fares will also apply to GoaMiles services. • CM Pramod Sawant says he shares a good personal relationship with all MLAs, including those from the Opposition, as every MLA represents the people and their respective constituency. • CM Pramod Sawant said he has no time to focus on opposition politics and has faith in his work and the people of Goa. He said voters will judge his government’s five-year performance and compare it with others before deciding whom to vote for. “I don’t care whether they are united or divided,” Sawant said. • CM Pramod Sawant said he does not decide BJP election tickets, explaining that the party is a central organisation and follows a structured process through its organisation and election committee. He said winnability remains a key criterion, and not every aspirant can be assured of a ticket. “Every party changes candidates, and 30–40% of winners are new faces every time,” Sawant said • CM Pramod Sawant says the Staff Selection Commission is a firm policy decision and there is no question of changing it. He said the system will ensure greater transparency in government recruitment, adding that people want a transparent process. • CM Pramod Sawant says the MGP is an NDA partner and should stand with the BJP alliance, pointing out that the party has only two MLAs. He said MGP should not waste time conducting surveys in other constituencies and should understand its limitations. • CM Pramod Sawant says Opposition is politicising the Ujjwala scheme, asserting that he is focused on the welfare of Goans; Griha Aadhar and DSSY remuneration will be increased, saying he will reveal the details soon.
