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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…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Despite the huge hue and cry from activists as well as the general public over the sale of alcohol at historic Aguada fort, the Government says it has not issued any directives for withdrawal of the licence. Replying to an answer tabled by AAP MLA Cruz Silva, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said there is no direction to withdraw liquor sale licence at Aguada fort. The opening up of a bar at Goa’s iconic Aguada fort, once a dreaded Portuguese prison where freedom fighters were incarcerated and now a state heritage site, has triggered controversy in the state,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: On Wednesday, 29 March 2023, IndiGo launched its direct flight service to Goa, which will operate three days a week from Vizag. In a ceremony held at the terminal building, the Visakhapatnam International Airport’s In-Charge Director, Rajaram, formally inaugurated the new service by presenting the first ticket to a passenger. The flight will arrive in Visakhapatnam at 5:35 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and depart for Goa at 7 pm. The new service is good news for passengers who want to travel to Goa from Andhra Pradesh, as it eliminates the need to travel to Hyderabad…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa reported 108 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, while one more patient succumbed to the infection in the state, said the health department, reported the PTI. With these additions, the state’s overall Covid-19 tally rose to 2,59,813, while the death toll increased to 4,014, said a department bulletin. On Wednesday, the state had registered 97 new infections. Seven patients were hospitalised due to the infection, while 16 people recovered during the day, leaving the state with 453 active cases, said the bulletin. State authorities tested 959 swab samples in the last 24 hours for detection of Covid-19,…