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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court in its order dates Aug 7 has ruled that Article 14 of the Constitution, which provides for equality before law, applies not only to citizens but also to ‘non-citizens’ in India. Court made the observation while ordering the authorities not to deport a Russian national lady Olga Rosnina since the authorities had not sought any clarification from her on alleged breach of Visa condition. “Principles of natural justice and fair play are an essential concomitant of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. This Article protects not only the…

Goemkarponn Desk SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that satellite OPD of AYUSH & Goa Medical College Hospital will be set up at Sankhali PHC. “satellite OPD of AYUSH & Goa Medical College Hospital will be set up at Sankhali PHC. This OPD once functional will be operational for twice a week,” said Sawant He further said that the Goa government has recognised the need and demand for specialised care and therefore we came out with a streamlined process. “The comprehensive approach at this centre will make sure that all the patients receive personalised attention and the best possible…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) today said that the minimum wages hike by state government are unscientific, unjustified and unfair. “Minimum Wages notified by the State Government are unscientific, unjustified and unfair. The State Government has failed to take into consideration the unprecedented escalation in the prices of all essentials commodities of food, clothing and shelter,” said Christopher Fonseca He further said that the prices of water and electricity tarrifs have also been increased by the State Government year after year. Similarly, the cost on education, medical, health-care, transport, LPG cylinders have also gone beyond the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Paresh Sinai Sawardekar, accused driver in the horrific Mercedes Benz accident case at Banastari has been granted 14 days judicial custody and shifted to Colvale State Central jail. The court of the judicial magistrate first class, Ponda had remanded him first to two days and then to five days police custody, which was extended by a day. He has been accused of driving the car in a rash and negligent manner while under the influence of alcohol. Paresh has already approached the High Court for bail. His bail plea will be heard on Aug 17. Anticipatory bail…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA:Tourism MinisterRohan Khaunte reiterating Government’s commitment to nurture and promote state unique identity Beaches, heritage sites, and cultural diversity to attract all visitors emphasized that the Government has taken initiatives  to promote Goa beyond beaches – spiritual tourism, eco, hinterland, adventure, yoga, wellness and Agro tourism to attract quantity and quality tourists in the state. Tourism is not an industry for us, it’s a way of our life Generating 35% of employment contributing 17% in state GDP, he said. The Tourism Minister stressing on the importance of tourism appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony in the State. He said Goa is a place of unity in diversity which is important for tourism. Government is promoting spiritual, traditional, cultural tourism and festivals in Goa to attract tourists.  Government celebrated Carnival, Shigmotsav and recently celebrated Chikhal Kalo and San Joao through the Tourism Department. This will help our youth and new generation to know our culture, tradition and festivals of Goa.  Tourists work out their schedules to enjoy various diversities   in Goa throughout the year. Tourists will prefer Goa as a Tourist destination in many ways more than beaches, he informed. Highlighting the sacrifice made by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj towards preserving Temples in Goa during Portuguese regime he said that the Tourism Department will support to celebrate Shivjayanti in five major Cities in Goa  i.e. Panaji, Mapusa, Margao, Vasco and Ponda. Highlighting the various initiatives launched by double engine Sarkar, the Minister maintained that people will benefit largely with the launching of Gramin Mitra and upcoming Unity Mall in the State to support local artisans and their traditional art. Government has started 179 online services through the online portal to facilitate online services for the people. Government is also starting a citizen service centre for those people who are not getting online services. He emphasized that the Government has launched Gramin Mitra through which services will be made available at the doorsteps of the people. Gramin Mitra will provide all those available services on the online portal at the doorstep of the people, he added.

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI:Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant underscored the need for Goa to become self reliant and set an example for other States to emulate and added that our Government has implemented Swayampurna Goa programme, working on the “Antyodaya Tatva” i.e welfare schemes should reach to the last person of the society. Sawant said that the Government is focusing on providing minimum Government and maximum Governance to the people through the administration system. Chief Minister extended his greetings to the people of Goa and remembering the sacrifices of the freedom fighters said measures are being devised to achieve the goal…

*Sheet Fencing works had been undertaken by Govt Primary to block children from directly viewing the drinkers from School premises Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: In a trivial of injustice to the deserving, Bar owners at Chaudi(Canacona) took objection to the Sarva-Shiksha Abhiyan’s Sheet-Fencing between a Primary School and Bars/establishments at the commercial hub of Chaudi. Interestingly, on Tuesday (Independence Day) some of the Bars and establishment owners stopped the workmen from completing sheet-fencing works being carried out between the Government Primary School, Chaudi, located since Portuguese –era just behind the recently renovated ADEI Office. Incidentally, in an adjacent building, some two…