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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has trained its focus on about a dozen casinos operating in Goa and Sikkim. The DGGI has alleged a staggering Rs 10,000 crore in tax avoidance by these establishments, leading to intense ongoing investigations. According to sources close to CNBC-TV18, the DGGI investigations are centred on two key aspects: the wrongful payment of GST at a lower rate of 18 percent instead of the mandated 28 percent, and the misuse of Input Tax Credit (ITC) through fraudulent claims. Delta Corp, the only listed casino gaming company in the country, slided…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: According to the Goa government, the casinos operating in the state generated Rs 936.64 crore in revenue for the state treasury between April 1, 2019, and July 15, 2023. The revelation was made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday during the monsoon session of the Goa Assembly, in response to a question posed by Velim MLA Cruz Silva. Sawant also shared that there are currently 17 casinos in the state, six of which are offshore and the remaining onshore. As for the revenue distribution, the state government received Rs 187 crore from offshore casinos while onshore…

Pramod Sawant was responding to a calling attention motion by south Goa legislators in the state assembly PANAJI: The Goa government will ask the Union civil aviation ministry not to allow existing international flights to Dabolim airport to shift their operations to the new Mopa airport, chief minister Pramod Sawant told the state assembly. Sawant, who was responding to a calling attention motion by south Goa legislators across party lines, said the state cabinet has discussed the issue. “We will specially write to the aviation minister to reiterate that no existing flight be shifted. The tourism minister has also written…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane on Thursday said that a rare variety of bioluminescent mushrooms had been spotted in a state wildlife sanctuary and his department will soon organise guided walks for forest enthusiasts. “A rare variety of bioluminescent mushrooms were captured recently by a forest officer in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem in South Goa,” Rane said. He said that the sanctuary boasts a diverse array of rare plants, animals, and luminous fungi and mushroom species, transforming the forest into an enchanting space. “This captivating natural wonder has created an irresistible allure for nature enthusiasts.…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Congress leader Viriato Fernandes on Friday alleged that around 60 odd cars from Delhi with Non-Goan drivers are operating as taxis from a counter at Goa Airport, Dabolim. Fernandes speaking to the media said that the Taxi counter at Dabolim Airport earlier had Goan Taxi operators that were removed before bringing in Delhi-based cars “This counter had around 150 Goan-based taxis but they were removed from here about a month ago. The counter has now got 60 taxis from Delhi with Delhi registration numbers which were changed after re-registering in Goa. Besides this, the counter operator has…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Minister Nilesh Cabral today said that the Law Department had moved a proposal for filling up 05 posts of Civil Registrar-cum-Sub Registrar to the Goa Public Service Commission. “Law Department had moved a proposal for filling up 05 posts of Civil Registrar-cum-Sub Registrar to Goa Public Service Commission,” said Cabral. He further said that the Commission recommended 04 names for filling up the posts of Civil Registrar-cum-Sub Registrar. Further, only 03 candidates have given their acceptance. “The antecedents and medical were received on 19/07/2023. The file has been moved for issuing the Order for appointment of the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Mahila Congress alleged that BJP government failed to double the income of farmers, who are paid doit for tomatoes and sold at Rs 140 in the market burning a hole in consumers pocket. Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress President Beena Naik and others protested against the sharp spurt in vegetable prices and said that the government has failed to control the prices. “Tomatoes have become so expensive. It is very sad that the government failed to control the prices. Farmers are paid doit, while when it reaches to market the prices are seen skyrocketed. Mod government has failed…