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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai today slammed the BJP Led state government for failing at doubling the farmers income, while stating that the government has exibited it’s lack of ability to draft a comprehensive policy and road map to achieve this goal. “Not only has the government failed at doubling the farmers income, it has clearly exhibited its lack of ability to draft a comprehensive policy and road map to achieve this goal,” said Sardesai He further said that in December 2020, the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant had said “We have worked out a…

Goemkarponn Desk SHIRODA: Dr Akshaya Pawaskar, a young medical officer collapsed while on duty at Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Shiroda. Dr Pawaskar was 38 years old. Dr Akshaya was a dedicated and hardworking doctor who managed the Shiroda COVID hospital during the challenging times of the pandemic. “I was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Dr. Akshaya Pawaskar, a young medical officer who collapsed while on duty,” said Health Minister Vishwjit Rane He further said that he will further investigation to learn the underlying cause. “My heartfelt condolences go out to her family during this difficult…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that as a part of an MoU with the Tata group, five ITIs would be upgraded in days to come. “As a part of an MoU with the Tata group, five ITIs would be upgraded in days to come. The recently introduced apprenticeship scheme has provided opportunities to youth to work in the government and private sectors,’ said Sawant He further said that once the work culture is developed in these youth, private companies may continue retaining them, addressing the problem of unemployment, he said. The CM also said the Goa government…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: During her three-day visit to the state, President of India Droupadi Murmu will speak at the 34th convocation of Goa University on August 23. Murmu will visit Goa from August 21 until August 23. On the morning of August 23, she will address the annual convocation. As part of her schedule in the State, the President will speak at a special session of the State Legislative Assembly at 4 p.m. on the same day. Murmu will be visiting the State for the first time after being chosen as India’s 15th president in July of last year. In…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court in its order dates Aug 7 has ruled that Article 14 of the Constitution, which provides for equality before law, applies not only to citizens but also to ‘non-citizens’ in India. Court made the observation while ordering the authorities not to deport a Russian national lady Olga Rosnina since the authorities had not sought any clarification from her on alleged breach of Visa condition. “Principles of natural justice and fair play are an essential concomitant of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. This Article protects not only the…

Goemkarponn Desk SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that satellite OPD of AYUSH & Goa Medical College Hospital will be set up at Sankhali PHC. “satellite OPD of AYUSH & Goa Medical College Hospital will be set up at Sankhali PHC. This OPD once functional will be operational for twice a week,” said Sawant He further said that the Goa government has recognised the need and demand for specialised care and therefore we came out with a streamlined process. “The comprehensive approach at this centre will make sure that all the patients receive personalised attention and the best possible…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) today said that the minimum wages hike by state government are unscientific, unjustified and unfair. “Minimum Wages notified by the State Government are unscientific, unjustified and unfair. The State Government has failed to take into consideration the unprecedented escalation in the prices of all essentials commodities of food, clothing and shelter,” said Christopher Fonseca He further said that the prices of water and electricity tarrifs have also been increased by the State Government year after year. Similarly, the cost on education, medical, health-care, transport, LPG cylinders have also gone beyond the…