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It is to be noted that Goa will be hosting the National Games for the first time this year. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 2023 National Games on October 25, confirmed Goa Sports Minister Govind Gaude in the Assembly on Friday. The Goa sports minister said that the 2023 National Games will start on 25th October and end on 9th November. He also said that the hosting of the National Games will boost the sports culture in the state. The state has been trying to host National Games since 2012 and the dream is about…

Additional Waste at Saligao Plant Body Ton CCP 20 Mormugao 5 Ponda 5 Margao 27 Taleigao 3 Old Goa 3 St Cruz 2 Note Additional dry waste coming from Betalbatim, Chicalim, Chimbel, Cortalim, Curca, Velsao, Varca, Majora, Verna, Merces, Sancoale, and Quelossim. Saligao Village Not a dumping site: Michael, Kedar Slam Goa Govt MLAs cutting across party lines want Sonsodo waste to be taken to Cacora plant Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo told the House that the Goa government has gone against the assurance given to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the Saligao garbage issue. “When the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Despite the heated debate in the house on the additional waste from Sonsodo at Saligao waste treatment plant, the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and the Waste Management Minister filed to give a concrete assurance in the House. Replying to Calling attention tabled by Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, CM Dr Pramod Sawant said that he will look into the matter and take a decision. “We will consider the issues raised by Michael Lobo and Kedar Naik and we will ask teh Goa Waste Management Corporation to take appropriate decisions,” he said.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Legislative Assembly witnessed noisy scenes as Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and Saligao MLA Kedar Naik demanded stopping of “dumping” additional waste at Saligao Waste Treatment Plant. Shockingly, the while South Goa has 100 TPD plant at Cacora, which started commercial operation, only 18 tonnes is being treated there. This wa also admitted by the waste Management Minister Atanasio Monseratte. “The capacity of Solid Waste Management Facility at Saligao was enhanced from 100 TPD to 250 TPD in 2021 considering the increasing waste quantity over period and to cater to the future demand of 10 years,”…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa police have arrested a postmaster for allegedly duping depositors to the tune of Rs 8.37 lakh over two years, an official said on Thursday. The action was taken against the accused, Narayan Bhage, based on a complaint and he was nabbed at a check post at Pernem in North Goa district on Wednesday, the official said. Bhage, a resident of Talavane (Sawantwadi in neighbouring Maharashtra), was the postmaster at Morjim in North Goa, the police said in a release. The inspector of posts, Mapusa sub-division, filed a police complaint on August 4 alleging that the…

Says IPS officers make lot of sacrifices for nation Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Director General of Police Jaspal Singh has indirectly hit out at Goan and National media over the IPS Officer A Koan molestation issue saying “Don’t judge IPS Officers due to isolated instances.” A day after the action against IPS officer A Koan, who molested a woman in a nightclub, the media went gung ho criticising the IPS officer and demanding strict action. “Don’t judge officers of IPS based on isolated instances of misdemeanours. They come out of long, arduous and meticulous training to serve the nation,”…

Sardesai demands Vigilance Inquiry in Khelo India Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward MLA Vijai Sardesai has demanded Vigilance Inquiry in Khelo India over recruitment and catering contract irregularities. Raising the question during Question Hour Sardesai slammed the government for the irregularities in the recruitment of staff and tender for catering, which he said was an exorbitant price. “I want a Vigilance inquiry. I will write a detailed letter to Govt post assembly session on this Khelo India Scam,” said Sardesai. Exposing the recruitment and catering scam in Khelo India, Sardesai said, 16 people from Priol were appointed without any formalities…