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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Much to the dismay of industries in Goa, the Goa government on Sunday notified the minimum wages for different categories of workers from those employed in shops, agriculture etc to those employed in Commercial or industrial establishments. The minimum wage per day varies from Rs 407 per day to Rs 570 per day based on the skill set and type of sector. On average, a hike of Rs 100 has been introduced across categories. In addition to the minimum rates of basic wages, the special allowance (Variable Dearness Allowance) of Rs. 105 is to be paid to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the Government of Goa has designated the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) as the nodal agency responsible for all tourism-related activities within the demarcated forest areas. “The Goa Forest Department, after discussion with the Government of India, has designated the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) as the nodal agency responsible for all tourism-related activities within the demarcated forest areas,” said Rane. He further said that GFDC will manage activities including waterfall circuits, trails, and treks. “Dr. Deviya Rane, Chairperson of GFDC, will chair a high-level meeting with Forest Department officials, and…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa’s first Chief Minister Bhausaheb Bandodkar was an institution and even though he is not amongst us, he is everywhere, said noted scientist Dr Raghunath Mashelkar. Dr Mashelkar, FRS giving his lecture said “Dr. Bhausaheb Bandodkar was an institution. Although he is no more, he is everywhere for us. Bhau helped Bahujan Samaj to take higher education in the State. Within a very few span of time Bhau spread education in society.” He said the most powerful equation scientists have created is E = F i.e. Education = Good future, according to me. Actual equation is not…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The ‘Hindu Jan Sangharsha Rally’ held in Panaji on Saturday demanded stringent laws against “Love Jihad” and Conversion of faith in Goa. This Rally was organized by all Hindu organizations under the banner of ‘Hindu Rashtra-Jagruti Andolan’. The ‘Hindu Jan Sangharsh Rally’ started from Azad Maidan in Panaji with_Dharmadhawaj pujan_. Subsequently, the rally continued on M.G. Road, Don Bosco Circle, Old Education Department, Cafe Aram and finally concluded at Azad Maidan. At this time, the National Spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Shri. Ramesh Shinde addressed the audience. The Union Government has informed the Rajya Sabha that 1,471…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Goa Rehabilitation Board Chairman and Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai said that the state government should render financial support for cultural festivals like the Sangodd in Cumbarjua. He was speaking at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Shantadurga Cultural Association, Cumbarjua on Saturday. Those present were Cumbharjua Sarpanch Nanadakumar Shet, deputy sarpanch Sachin Gaude, and other dignitaries. “The government must provide financial support for festivals like the Sangodd at Cumbarjua canal. Such festivals need a budget of around Rs 15-20 lakhs as thousands of people come for the Sangodd. We can scale up the festival. Our village has become…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Goa Pradesh Youth Congress will launch a programme ‘Shakti Super She’, a women’s empowerment programme to help women to stand up for themselves, because the government has failed them. Addressing a press conference North Goa Youth President Rinaldo Rozario said that the situation in the country proved that the government was all talk and no action, and prompted them to begin the awareness campaign. “We will launch this campaign on August 15 to carry out awareness drives to empower women to take care of themselves because the government has entirely failed us. There are so many…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA and BJP Leader Michael Lobo today has questioned as to why no action has been taken on the DIG who has abused people in clubs under the influence of alcohol. Lobo was reacting to the recent incident wherein DIG has allegedly molested a tourist in club in North Goa. “Goa Police should first take action against the DIG who got drunk and abused people in a club. If it was a politician or politician’s son involved then there would be immediate action. Why no action on the DIG?” said Lobo He further said that who…