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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said that the Government is in process of laying the fresh OFC network under GBBN 2.0 that shall also include fiber to home. “The Government is in process of laying the fresh OFC network under GBBN 2.0 that shall also include fiber to home. The department has appointed a consultant M/s KPMG to prepare EOI document, RFP document and bid management,” said Khaunte He further said that the GBBN project expired on 31st July 2019 and currently the project is in extended phase and that the Government intends to come up with a…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Goa Dairy has hiked its milk Prices by Rs 3 to Rs 4 per liter for various variants from Saturday, however consumers said the hike is exorbitant and demanded to reduce prices. Goa Dairy Chairman was unavailable for his comment despite repeated calls. The standardised milk rates has been hiked from Rs 54 to Rs 58. The tonned milk has been hiked from Rs 48 to Rs 51. Cow Milk Prices has been hiked by Rs 50 to Rs 54 while high fat full cream milk has been hiked from Rs 62 to Rs 67 per liter.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the state government is in process of bringing an exclusive bill to regulate the pre-primary education considering the mushrooming of this unregulated business in private sector. “Government would bring and exclusive bill to regulate the pre-primary education considering the mushrooming’s of this unregulated business in private sector and need for a strong statutory system to manage the same,” said CM Sawant He further said that an online portal is being developed for online registration of all pre-primary and primary schools. “As of December 31, 2022, the Government is in the process…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: It goes without saying that FC Goa boast of top quality in their squad, but lately they have found it tough to convert that into results in the ongoing Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season. The Gaurs last registered a win over a month ago, when they overcame NorthEast United’s challenge at Fatorda. Since then, they have played four games, drawing twice and losing twice. Up next for Carlos Pena’s boys is a home clash against Kerala Blasters, where they will look to return to winning ways and build on their playoff hopes. That said, it will not…

Goemkarponn Desk MORMUGAO: Mornugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar on Friday said that the Ammonia Storage tank was a ticking time bomb and said the government must carry out a joint inspection to check for mock drills and safety audits. “I had raised the issue of the ammonia storage tank during Zero Hour while there was a calling attention on the Pilerne fire incident. The Ammonia tank, located in a densely populated area, is a time bomb because any disaster can affect not only Mormugao constituency but entire Vasco and other parts of Mormugao Taluka,” said Amonkar, while speaking to reporters after…

Goemkarponn Desk MORMUGAO: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar on Friday said his stand on coal pollution has not changed and that he has already instructed coal handling companies to construct a dome structure to prevent pollution. “My stand on coal pollution will never change and I have in the past opposed coal pollution and will continue to do so,” said Amonkar. “People in Mormugao constituency are the worst affected with coal pollution and when there are strong winds, this pollution spreads to Vasco and Cortalim side and even to Donapaula side on the other side of the sea.” Amonkar said he…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: Stating that he would move a file for authorities to compel coal handling industries to put a full-proof anti-pollution measures in place, Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho, however, hit out at those who were agitating to revive their political careers. “I think the central government has given directions that while they have allowed the enhancement of coal handling, there has to be absolutely no pollution and this has to be ensured by local government agencies like the Goa State Pollution Control Board,” said Godinho. “I am going to pitch with all authorities and move a file to insist…