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*Cannot interfere in fixing of market rates for fish as it’s pure market economics says Min Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said that his department is not aware of any fish mafias operating in the market or on the jetties. “Department is not aware of any fish mafias operating in the market or on the jetties,” said Halarnkar He further said that the Department cannot interfere in the fixing of market rates for fish as it’s pure market economics. Minister said that the capital cost incurred towards the purchase of 5 Mobile Fish Stalls in the year 2015-16…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government is serious on giving political reservation to the tribal community of the state. “Goa govt is serious on giving political reservation to the tribal community of the state and a delegation will meet Union Home Minister and Law Minister in this regards after this assembly session,” CM Sawant CM’s assurance came on the private Member Resolution moved by BJP MLA Ganesh Gaonkar in the house. “As per the census of 2011, Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute 10.23% of Goa’s population. This community deserves to be brought into the mainstream, needs…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today clarified that allotment or leasing out of GTDC properties is done following through tendering process and as per CVC guidelines. Khaunte said that the opposition should not try to fool the people as the tendering process is very transparent and open for everyone to bid. Khaunte addressed media persons following an allegation by MLA Vijai Sardesai on the floor of the house into the properties allotted by GTDC. He raised doubts with regards to the violation of CVC guidelines & undervaluation. Khuante said that Colva properties, as pointed out by the MLA,…

15,425 more will join club by the end of this year Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Close on the heels of Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho speaking about scrapping 15-year-old vehicles, the Goa Legislative Assembly was told that there are over 2 lakh vehicles in Goa which have crossed 15 years. A written reply given by the Transport Minister to a question tabled by AAP MLA Venzy Viegas states there are 2,19,921 no vehicles that have crossed 15 years of age as of 15/07/2023. The reply further states that there are 15,425 no. of vehicles will complete 15 years of age as on…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: In a shocking incident at Porvorim last night, six two-wheelers were engulfed in fire. All the six two-wheelers were burnt to ashes. The place where the incident took place is in close vicinity of Porvorim Police Station. The cause of the fire is being ascertained. Porvorim Police said that the current investigation is on. Meanwhile, locals have alleged foul play in the incident.

Underground 11-KV cable dangerously exposed. Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A corner side (including a metre width approach road) on the Culvert-Bridge has caved –in on the Khotigao road early morning, threatening not only the bridge safety, but also the 11-KV High Tension underground Electricity Cable is also exposed dangerously since Thursday morning. According to sources, the culvert bridge is dangerously exposed after a metre-long road portion on one-side corner of the bridge has caved-in and a big gash/hole has developed between the road and culvert. The recently laid 11-KV High Tension Electricity cable and a OFC network cable has also been…

Vijai Sardesai grills govt over discrepancies in employment generation through IPB project figures Alleges large scale conversion of agricultural area under natural cover Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai today corned the State government over large scale conversion of agricultural area and land under natural cover various projects approved by the Industrial Development Corporation (IPB). During the Question Hour, Sardesai pointed out to the State Assembly that around 5 lakhs 24 thousand square natural cover and agricultural land has been converted by IPB to grant permissions to various projects. However, Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho defended IPB action stating that…