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Goemkapronn desk PONDA: The locals of Curti complained about defunct CCTV cameras installed in Curti Khandepar Panchayat Jurisdiction some two months ago Complainant Sandeep Parkar said around 28 CCTV were installed in Curti Khandepar Panchayat areas two months ago to keep vigil and take action against people throwing garbage in the open. However, according to Parkar, as per information, around 8 CCTV cameras are not functioning. He said there is an agreement by the Contractor for maintenance work on this camera. In his complaint to Panchayat, he demanded an Inquiry & Action against the CCTV Contractor for no service &…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Chief Electrical Engineer Stephen Fernandes, who was at Ponda for various functions related to laying the foundation stone for underground power cabling work for Ponda and Marcaim constituency, said Government has begun Curti Power Sub Station gradation work recently and would complete it by Jan. 2024. He said Curti’s power substation is one of Goa’s main power substations, and its up gradation was essential for quality and uninterrupted power supply. He said two power lines from Karnataka and Maharashtra connect at Curti Power Sub Station. It distributes 60 to 70 per cent power load to Goa. He…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte hailed a local youth who rescued a Netherland-based tourist who was attacked by a hotel staff at Morjim. “This is the spirit of us Goans. I hail the local youth who went to the rescue of a Netherland-based tourist who was attacked by a hotel staff at Morjim,” said Khaunte. He further said that he would meet both the victim as well as the braveheart. “Action of the Goan boy indicates the basic nature of the locals, who are helpful,” he said. Khaunte also appreciated the quick action of the police team led…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM; Marred with controversy over the involvement of GEL in running water sports counters, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that the tourism department will run the counters and let the concerned associations handle the operations of the activities. He said that the Tourism dept will not interfere in the rates fixed by the Association but will act seriously if it comes across touts. He said that GEL IS a govt corporation which is helping the dept to develop the software. The issue was raised by Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai, who questioned whether GEL runs the tourism department. He…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho today said that he will tweak the Industrial Policy to make it more beneficial to Goans. “Industries coming to Goa will be forced to employ Goans. Industrial policy is being improved to facilitate more locals being trained and employed. The work of upgrading the industry policy has started,” said Godinho. He further stated that his priority is to bring in and expand eco-friendly industries in the State while stating that his aim is to help the industries and remove any bottlenecks that may exist so that the processes involved for industries are smoother.…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Appealing to farmers to use fallow lands for farming and preferably opt for Organic farming in a larger scale, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phaldessai stated at no time should Mining be allowed at the costs of agricultural land. “Agriculture is permanent; Mining is not! However, we have a question are the rates of agri-products/farm produce increased over the years in proportionate to the costs of other goods/costs of living? We (government), will not allow Dalali between Farmers and buyers/Consumers’ Phaldessai was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for a new building of Market Sub-yard by The…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has asked hotels to only employ people with a labour card issued by the labour department. The directions were issued in view of a rape attempt made on a Dutch woman by hotel staff at Mandrem Hotel. The incident happened on the intervening night of march 29-30 in Pernem. “I urge hotels not to employ anyone who does not possess a labour card issued by the labour department. This card is very important,” said CM Sawant. He further said that staff member Abhishek Verma had been arrested for stabbing and molesting a Dutch…