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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Believe it or not, the casino industry, which the State government claims to be the highest revenue grosser for the State of Goa, owes the exchequer an amount of Rs 321 cr. Shocking but true, as per the written reply given by the State Chief Minister Dr PRamod Sawant, The total outstanding dues payable to the Government amounts to Rs.321,66,66,668/- (Rupees three hundred twenty-one crores sixty-six lakhs sixty-six thousand six hundred sixty-eight only). The Home Minister said that due to the lockdown and shutting of Casino operations due to Covid19 pandemic, the ARF for the F.Y. 2020-21…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With the BJP-led state government completing one year, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government will introduce a new transport system to help people’s mobility. “Transport department will introduce a new transport mobility system to help people in the mobility. Mobility plan aims to set up a proper network of routes across Goa which would facilitate smooth and hassle-free transport in the State,’ said CM Sawant. He further said that the mobility plan will comprise proper strategies for Jetty connectivity, Airport connectivity, Multi-model Transport Integration, Mobility hubs, a network of bus stops, Freight corridors and freight…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: So far, 27 e-auctions have been conducted for the sale of iron ore at various locations all over Goa. The Government, vide order No. 03/54/2021/Major/Mines/2945 dated 31/01/2023, has directed all the successful bidders who have made full payment to lift the cargo on or before 31/03/2023, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed the House on Tuesday. Sawant said that the process of cargo transportation from the auction’s primary location by various successful bidders is in progress. “Therefore, the details of the quantity not lifted will be known only after 31/03/2023. The details of ore quantity, grade &…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao today submitted a written letter to the Secretary of Goa Legislative Assembly giving Documentary Evidence to prove that the Reply to his Starred Legislative Assembly Question 12A, which was to be answered on Monday 27th March 2023 was not uploaded on the Official Portal of Goa Vidhan Sabha till 20.10 hrs(8.10 pm) on the same day. It may be recalled that Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao was confronted by the Minister for Legislative Affairs Nilesh Cabral, who claimed that the Reply was uploaded on Saturday, 25th March 2023. Leader of Opposition Yuri…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Even as the residents of coastal areas are up in arms over the massage parlours doubling up as prostitution joints, the Goa Police have conducted just 17 raids and nine arrests in the matter, teh Goa Assembly was told. The Minister for Hoem, Dr Pramod Sawant, said that 17 raids have been conducted since 2019 and nine people were arrested from illegal massage parlours. “Out of 17 raids conducted on spa/ massage parlours, 12 spa/ massage parlours were found operating without sufficient required documentation. No person was arrested,” Sawant informer Further, he said, however, reports were submitted…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed the House that Goa Police received 6,719 calls over one year pertaining to complaints of noise pollution. “Goa Police received 6719 calls from January 1, 2023, to March 13, 2023, from the residents/individuals/NGOs of coastal villages of the State against noise pollution after 10 pm,” said Sawant. He further said that Police patrolling is maintained in the coastal jurisdiction to ensure no loud music is played beyond 10 p.m. “Also, loud music calls are attended to promptly, and Police staff is deputed to the spot to verify the fact. Action is…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Government is trying to ensure that the constituencies for the ST community would be reserved before the 2027 Assembly election. AAP MLA Capt Venzy Viegas had asked about the present status and the action taken on the report sent by the Director of Tribal Welfare on four Assembly seats reserved for ST Communities to the Secretary (Tribal Welfare). “Goa government is trying to ensure that the constituencies for ST community would be reserved before 2027 Assembly election: CM Dr Pramod Sawant told the House,” said CM Sawant. He further said…