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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the department has noticed some violations by watersports boats and the department has taken penal action against them. “Department has noticed some violations by watersports boats and the department has taken penal action against them,” said Sawant. He further said that every vessel operator/owner is bound by the Inland Vessels Act & Rules. He is fully responsible to ensure total compliance with the safety norms and carrying capacity of the vessel. “In case of any violations or negligence the vessel operator and owner shall be jointly and severally held responsible…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Colvale Police has arrested a wanted accused from Chicalim on Tuesday. Police said they reliably learnt from ‘Tofkhana Police Station, Maharashtra that one accused by the name Yuvraj@Sonya Kotkar age 23 yrs / o Ahmadnagar Maharashtra has kidnapped one minor girl aged 16 yrs r / o Ahmadnagar is suspected to be presently residing in the Colvale area. On receipt above information, under the supervision of Nidhin Valson SP (N), Porvorim, Jivba Dalvi, SDPO Mapusa and Vijay Rane, PI Colvale PS, the team of Colvale Police station consisting of PSI Kunal Naik, Constable Sandeep Malik and…

Says Goa Police Investigating Matter on Merit Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the house that the Siddhi Naik case is still under investigation and it would not be appropriate to furnish papers relevant to the ongoing investigation. “At this stage Investigation of the case is in progress and the disclosure of information could hamper the investigation,” said CM Sawant. He further said that Goa Police is investigating the case on merit, hence no need to hand over the investigation to CBI. Siddhi’s death had rocked the State after her semi-nude body was found under mysterious circumstances at…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Goa is in the process of formulating the Agriculture Policy for the State of Goa. The committee for Agriculture Policy constituted under the Chairmanship of Minister for Agriculture Ravi Naik, held its first meeting recently and it was decided to invite suggestions for incorporating in the above policy. The Directorate of Agriculture has requested farmers, farmers groups, farmers societies and the general public to send their suggestions/inputs for the formation of Agriculture Policy for the State of Goa on the Email Id agripolicygoa23@gmail.com .The suggestions should be sent by August 16,…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said that the amount of solar power generated during FY 2022-23 is 36.13 MU’s and the amount fed back to the grid is 1.44MU’s. “The amount of solar power generated during FY 2022-23 is 36.13 MU’s and the amount fed back to the grid is 1.44MU’s,” said Dhavalikar He further said that Percentage of Power generated by solar roof top grid of the total power requirement of the State for the financial year FY 2022-23 is 0.58% and the total 16 numbers of individual units are enlisted till date. Sudin Dhavalikar on Friday…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Manohar International Airport at Mopa generated a revenue of Rs 26.8 crores as on March 31. “Revenue generated at the airport is Rs. 26.8 crores as on 31st March 2023. As per the decision of the Cabinet, 36.99% of the Government share is the revenue generated at the airport according to the Concession Agreement, will be effective from 31/5/2024,” said Sawant. He further said that international airlines are expected to commence from 21st July 2023, subject to airline confirmation. “Flight movements from Mopa is at an average of 65 flights…

Its mandatory that all New tourist vehicle, Rent a Cab & Rent a Bike shall be EV from Jan, 2024, says CM Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Government of Goa formulated the Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy, 2021 with the vision to establish Goa as a model of International Standards for Electric Vehicle adoption across passenger and commercial segments, supported by a world-class charging infrastructure and eco-system. “The Government of Goa formulated the Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy, 2021 with the vision to establish Goa as a model of International Standards for Electric Vehicle adoption…