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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: TThe GI Registry in Chennai expressed reservations regarding the generic nature of the term, leading the State government to withdraw its Geographical Indication (GI) registration for “coconut vinegar.” In response to an unstarred question from MLA Aleixo Lourenco, the Minister of Science and Technology, Atanasio Monserrate, stated that the application, which was submitted on May 1, 2019, was withdrawn on the advice of the GI Registry because of the generic nature of the name. Monserrate pointed out that the widespread usage of “coconut vinegar” in certain Indian States makes it more difficult to qualify for GI status.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The government intends to change the Goa Regularization of Unauthorized Construction Act to expedite the regularization of homes built under the 20-Point Program, according to announcement made by Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate (Babush). He clarified that while private properties are covered by the current Goa Regularization of Unauthorized Construction Act, 2016, structures covered by the 20-Point Program are not. For private properties, there is the Goa Regularization of Unauthorized Construction Act, 2016.In the same vein, the 20-Point Program’s structures will only be taken into consideration upon their revision. Only if these are formally allocated will we regularize,”…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The District Collectors in each jurisdiction should designate nodal personnel to deal with the problem of hazardous trees, including their prompt removal, according to a directive issued by Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate. Legislators voiced worry about the rise in tree-falling accidents during the monsoon, some of which had resulted in fatalities this time, prompting the statement to be made on the House floor. Babush declared, “I will ask the district collectors to review the situation in March.” The private members’ resolution, submitted by MLA Digambar Kamat, urged the government to inspect trees that pose a threat to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the administration is presently in the planning stages of establishing a third district. He informed the Legislative Assembly that the government-appointed committee’s report would be completed before a final decision is reached. The proposal is being actively considered, according to Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate, who also stated that a committee headed by the Chief Secretary has already been established to assess Goa’s need for a third district. There is already a committee headed by the Chief Secretary to discuss the details and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the new…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s decision to safeguard the houses of common people under the 20-Point Programme. Khaunte addressed a press conference in his chamber following the Chief Minister’s statement in the Assembly regarding a private member’s resolution about houses under the 20-Point Programme. The Chief Minister assured the Assembly that the matter would be examined legally to protect the houses of the poor. Once the matter is legally examined, the government will provide a solution, he said. Without examining the different aspects, it is difficult to arrive at a decision,…

Goemkarponn Desk Nirankhal: Human Touch Foundation, in collaboration with Sanvedan Kendra, has successfully organized a pioneering delayed birth registration camp for the nomadic tribal Katkhari-Wanarmare community at Nirankhal. This unique initiative, supported by the students of the Social Work Programme, Goa University, the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, and the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Ponda, embodies the spirit of the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ (government at your doorstep) initiative. By bringing essential services directly to the community, this program significantly simplifies the often complex and bureaucratic processes, making it easier for residents to obtain critical documentation. The effort, which…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate today said that there will be authority formed to handle land with no owners. “There will be authority formed to handle land with no owners. Government officials will not be involved in it and one shouldn’t doubt the government,” said Babush He further said that even the property that the opposition spoke about, will be taken care of by this authority. There will be an authority formed under which all the lands with no owners will come. Government officials are not involved in it and you shouldn’t doubt the government. Babush said that…