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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said that there is a 8% decrease in the catch of clams (khube) in Agassaim area. “As per the records, there is a 8% decrease in the catch of clams (khube) in Agassaim area. Department has not conducted any scientific study in this matter<‘ said Halarnkar He further said that the Goa State Biodiversity Board has notified the Guidelines/recommendations for sustainable utilization, conservation and management of bio-resources with special emphasis on controlled harvesting and conservation of edible clams. “Also other shell fish & critical bio-resources within the jurisdiction of the Biodiversity Management Committees…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar informed that Goa generated 69.34 Mus power through Solar energy during 2023-24. “The quantum of power generation in Goa through Solar Energy during the FY 2023-24 is 69.34 MUs and during FY 2024-25 (upto May 2024 is 13.70 Mus),” said Dhavalikar He further said that in order to further encourage all categories of consumers to install Solar rooftops, the State Government has notified the “Revised Scheme for Promotion of Grid Connected Solar Rooftop System with Net, Group Net & Virtual Net Metering FY 2023-2026” “The State Government has also initiated installation of Decentralized…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that Goa has not reported incident of gang wars in last five years. “Goa has not reported incident of gang wars has been reported during the last five years. No rise in murder cases in the State of Goa. During the year 2023, there is decrease by 40.91% as compared to year 2022” said Sawant Sawant said that as a preventive measure round the clock patrolling is maintained by PCR Vans, Highway patrol vans, Motorcycles patrolling, foot patrolling etc. Suspected persons found moving during odd hours are rounded up and thoroughly interrogated…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik informed that Fruit fly is the major pest of Mango in Goa, due to which major production loss occurs. “Fruit fly is the major pest of Mango in Goa, due to which major production loss occurs. As precaution and management practices, Mango fruit fly traps are provided to the farmers at 50% subsidized rate.” said Naik He further said that data of yield per year of each local varieties of Mangoes is not maintained/available. Minister also informed that the Directorate of Agriculture organized a State Level ‘Mango Show 2024’ from 17th to 18th…

In a country where cricket is revered as a religion and cricketers are elevated to the status of gods, it is undeniable that the sport has a special place in the hearts of the Indian population. The recent T20 win in West Indies once again demonstrated the fervour and passion with which the nation rallies behind its cricket team. However, amidst this adulation for cricket, there exists a stark disparity in the treatment and recognition of athletes from other sports disciplines. While cricket enjoys unparalleled respect and adoration, other sports struggle to capture the collective imagination of the nation. Despite…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A show-cause notice has been issued to North Goa Collector Sneha Gitte for neglecting to notify senior disaster management officials of an important State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) meeting that was set for the same day. Sandip Jacques (IAS), the Revenue Secretary and SDMA Member Secretary, sent out a notice inquiring as to why no action should be taken against her for the error. She has been given seventy-two hours to provide an explanation. “It has been observed that due notices have not been delivered to important functionaries involved in disaster management such as Principal Chief Engineer…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: Calangute Constituency Forum today has filed a complaint with the Calangute police station against alleged illegal road constuction on hill side through properties. The forum said that they strong opposition to the ongoing construction of a road on the hillside at Gauravaddo East through property bearing survey numbers referred herein above of village Calangute. “This construction, which involves significant hill cutting, is not only illegal but also highly detrimental to the pristine environment of our community,” the forum said It further said that construction of road was stopped by the office of Collector North vide Stop Work…