AERIAL VIEW Sawant says the goal is to protect Goan homes, not to win votes and added that all community committees will be given the utmost confidence by the government regarding this issue. Sawant says the intention was not to regularize the homes of outsiders or those who had encroached upon comunidade land. Now the question arises is that the government had made a similar move in 2021 when a Bill was tabled in the Goa assembly at around 3.30 am on July 30, the previous day’s session having sat for a record 17 hours, until 4.30 am. On August…
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Goemkarponn desk VAGATOR: The blood alcohol level of accused SUV driver Sachin Kurup has been reported Nil. SUV owner Sachin Kurup responsible for death of a hotel owner has been demanded to 14 days police custody. “Report received from the Directorate of Health Services, Department of Pathology regarding accused sachin Kurup, the blood Alcohol Level is reported Nil,” said SP North Nidhin Valsan. According to police, Kurup was visiting the La Maior Roma Resort at Vagator in Anjuna. He lost control of the vehicle taking the 2-ton SUV straight into the hotel’s reception killing the resort’s owner Remedia Mary Albuquerque,…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In order to regularize the Goans’ houses built on communidade land, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the government would introduce a bill to amend the Code of Comunidade during the next winter session of the state legislative assembly. “It is my firm belief that the regularization of Niz Goenkar’s houses is necessary. In order to safeguard their interests, the government will amend the revenue laws and the Comunidade Code, he stated. Over 500 demolition notices have been issued in the Canacona Taluka. Additionally, more than 200 demolition notices have been issued in Aldona and 150 in…
Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Mapusa Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) held meeting with pubs and restaurants in its jurisdiction at Anjuna, Siolim, Vagator and Assagao and urged them to take safety measures to avoid accidents. DySP Jivba Dalvi has urged the clubs, pubs, and restaurants located in the Anjuna and Siolim areas to ask drunk patrons to avoid driving cars. Dalvi focussed stressed on need to promote the use of taxis and prioritise safety of their customers. Dalvi also stressed on importance of reporting any accidents involving tourists who, while enjoying Goa’s scenic beauty and beaches, might lose control due…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: To support the implementation of an internal quality assessment system aimed at improving the government and government-aided colleges’ NIRF ranking and NAAC grade, the State has provided financial support to the institutions for the holding of faculty development programs, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and short-term quality improvement courses. The program, which was created to encourage the advancement of high-quality teaching, learning, and research at the tertiary level, will be in effect until March 31, 2026. According to Avelina D’Sa E Pereira, Under Secretary for Higher Education, the program aims to extend facilities to teachers and researchers by…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Government of Goa, in collaboration with InfinityX STEM Foundation proudly presents the Goa International Robotics Festival 2024, scheduled from 25th to 28th January 2024, in Goa, India. The Goa International Robotics Festival 2024 will feature the prestigious FIRST Tech Challenge India Robotics Championship, the FIRST Lego League Open Championship, and an engaging Robotics Exhibition showcasing the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics competition. P. Abhishek, IAS, Director, Information, Technology, Electronics and Communications and Shri. Ashvin B. Savant, Chairman & Managing Director, InfinityX STEM Foundation & FIRST INDIA signed a Memorandum…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: State-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a reduction in the prices of 19-kilogram commercial LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders in four metro cities. Effective from November 16, the prices have been slashed by up to Rs 57.5 per cylinder. The price adjustment — which will be reflected in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai — comes as a respite following a substantial hike of Rs 101.5 per cylinder just before Diwali. As per the revised prices, the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1,775.5 in New Delhi, Rs 1,885.5 in Kolkata, Rs 1,728 in Mumbai and…