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Goemkapronn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, who holds the PWD portfolio, said that the “No Hump type of speed Breakers are allowed on National Highways. However, rumblers strips as per IRC 99-2018 are allowed at critical locations as Traffic calming measures.” CM was replying to the Calling Attention tabled by AAP MLA Venzy Viegas who drew the attention of the House called due to no clarity on the installation of speed breakers. As per the Hon. Supreme Court guidelines and the Ministry’s rules, speed breakers are not allowed on Highways. “The highways are meant for high-speed travel. Due to this…

New Delhi: BJP leader V Muraleedharan hit out at the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government over the recent landslides in Wayanad that claimed the lives of over 160 people and said that state was paying the price of the state government’s ‘casual approach.’ This comes after Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion in Parliament on Wednesday that the state was warned as early as July 23 about a potential natural calamity in Wayanad due to heavy rains. Speaking to ANI on the Wayanad landslide incidents, BJP leader V Muraleedharan said, “Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha very specifically…

New Delhi: Delhi Rain: Heavy rainfall brought Delhi to a standstill yesterday, causing severe waterlogging in several parts of the national capital. The torrential downpour, which saw parts of the city receive record rainfall, prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Delhi. The IMD advised residents to stay indoors, secure their homes, and avoid unnecessary travel. Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced late on Wednesday that all schools in the city would remain closed on August 1. Commuters described massive traffic chaos not just in Delhi but also in the Delhi-Noida Expressway. In the national capital,…

New Delhi: Two people have died and at least 50 others are missing after cloudbursts at three places in Himachal Pradesh this morning. The three cloudbursts caused major damage at Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu. In Shimla, where at least 20 people were reported missing, the district administration said the disaster management authority received information about a cloudburst near a hydroelectric power project at Samej Khad early today. A disaster response team has been rushed to the spot and top officials, including Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap and district police chief Sanjeev Gandhi, are on their way. Mr Kashyap said, “According to…

New Delhi: A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court today okayed sub-classification within Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories to provide reservation in jobs and education for the more marginalised among backward communities. The landmark verdict was passed by the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud by a 6:1 majority, with Justice Bela Trivedi dissenting. Six separate judgments were written. The verdict overrules the 2004 judgment of a five-judge Constitution bench in the case of EV Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh. The other judges on the bench were Justice BR Gavai, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Pankaj…

While there is no doubt that Goa has the best health infrastructure compared to many other States in the country, one has to agree that there is huge scope for improvement of the health infrastructure. Due to the immense load being applied to GMC, the new Super Speciality Hospital at Bambolim have reached a saturation point. The state of healthcare infrastructure in Goa is a matter that demands urgent attention. Despite investing crores of rupees in the creation of new hospitals and medical facilities, the acute shortage of staff and modern equipment in these establishments has rendered them largely non-operational.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar stated on Wednesday that Selaulim reservoir water had to be preserved, citing a 2032 water scarcity that could affect the entire South Goa area. In an address to the state legislature, Shirodkar stated that the water resources department intends to preserve the water in the Selaulim reservoir by using water from the River Kushavati. The Xelvon settlement in Quepem Taluka is where the River Kushavati empties into the River Zuari. According to the minister, South Goa as a whole may have a water crisis in seven to eight years if such actions…