Stating that the government has zero tolerance for drugs trafficking, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that the photograph’s circulating of Bollywood actor with him may have been during the courtesy call. “The Government has a policy of zero tolerance to drug trafficking. The Chief Minister, in a tweet on 16 August 2020, had complimented the Goa Police for their swift action of cracking down on this illicit drug trafficking. The action of the Police is a manifestation of the Government’s resolve to end the menace of drug trafficking in the state,” said a CMO press release. With respect to…
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PANJIM: Slamming opposition over their charges with regards to governments failure to curb drug menace, Minister for Waste Management Micheal Lobo today said that the raid on rave party itself shows govt seriousness towards the issue. “The Opposition is claiming that government not acting strictly on the drug menace but here the raid was conducted that means that the government and police are acting tough. I will speak to SP North and Crime Branch to congratulate them.” said Lobo reacting to the Vagator raid He said, “Raids should continue, we should not tolerate any drugs and such rave parties in…
Union Minister for State AYUSH Shripad Y Naik has been administered first dose of plasma therapy and specialists from AIIM, Delhi will arrive to check his condition tomorrow. As per the press note issued Naik tested positive for Covid19 on 12 August, 2020 in Goa and was shifted to Manipal Hospital for treatment on August 13, after he displayed symptoms. He is being treated by an expert team of doctors from Goa Medical College and Manipal Hospital and his treatment is being monitored in close coordination with AIIMS, Delhi. Also a team of specialists from AIIMS, Delhi is arriving in…
The COVID19 seems to be showing no signs of relenting as Goa reported seven more death taking the deaths toll to 111 on Monday. The State reported 355 new cases and 283 recoveries. As per DHS bulletin, seven death were reported. 67 years Female from Curchorem, was brought dead yesterday at South Goa District Hospital Margao, was found to be positive post mortem 83 Years Male from Siolim, admitted Goa Medical College Bambolim, with co-morbid conditions expired on 15 August. 35 years Male from Chimbel, brought dead on 15 August at Goa Medical College Bambolim, with co-morbid conditions was found…
Panjim: The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has directed bicycles selling pao to register themselves to ensure that safe and wholesome food (bread) is made available to the consumers. The traditional bakeries are also directed to ensure that they operate only after obtaining either the Registration Certificate or licence from FDA. In a press statement issued today, FDA said that in the interest of public health, all individual bicycles distributing bread, post registration, will have to display information board on each bicycle with details like name of the bakery, FSSAI Registration number, contact number etc., under the Food…
PANJIM: In wake of rising COVID-19 cases, the State Election Commission (SEC) today announced postponement of the polls for eleven Municipal Councils, scheduled on October 18, by three months. The term of existing council ends on November 4. The SEC has also moved a proposal to the State government for conduct of online polls, which is under consideration. Addressing a press conference, Election Commissioner RK Srivastava said that in view of the present COVID crisis, the Commission has decided to postpone the municipal elections by three months. He said that the SEC will assess the situation after three months, before…
PANJIM: Reacting strongly to the story by goemkarponn.com, Goencho Awaz today demanded that the State government give the Police a free hand to uncover if any powerful politicians were involved in the drug nexus case. The NGO has demanded an explanation from the Chief Minister about his alleged close association with such anti social elements who are a threat to the society. “The busting of the rave party in Vagator and the subsequent arrest of those involved who were seen with highly influential people in the state including the beleaguered Chief Minister and other ministers goes to show the…