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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Goa is in the process of formulating the Agriculture Policy for the State of Goa. The committee for Agriculture Policy constituted under the Chairmanship of Minister for Agriculture Ravi Naik, held its first meeting recently and it was decided to invite suggestions for incorporating in the above policy. The Directorate of Agriculture has requested farmers, farmers groups, farmers societies and the general public to send their suggestions/inputs for the formation of Agriculture Policy for the State of Goa on the Email Id agripolicygoa23@gmail.com .The suggestions should be sent by August 16,…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said that the amount of solar power generated during FY 2022-23 is 36.13 MU’s and the amount fed back to the grid is 1.44MU’s. “The amount of solar power generated during FY 2022-23 is 36.13 MU’s and the amount fed back to the grid is 1.44MU’s,” said Dhavalikar He further said that Percentage of Power generated by solar roof top grid of the total power requirement of the State for the financial year FY 2022-23 is 0.58% and the total 16 numbers of individual units are enlisted till date. Sudin Dhavalikar on Friday…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Manohar International Airport at Mopa generated a revenue of Rs 26.8 crores as on March 31. “Revenue generated at the airport is Rs. 26.8 crores as on 31st March 2023. As per the decision of the Cabinet, 36.99% of the Government share is the revenue generated at the airport according to the Concession Agreement, will be effective from 31/5/2024,” said Sawant. He further said that international airlines are expected to commence from 21st July 2023, subject to airline confirmation. “Flight movements from Mopa is at an average of 65 flights…

Its mandatory that all New tourist vehicle, Rent a Cab & Rent a Bike shall be EV from Jan, 2024, says CM Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Government of Goa formulated the Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy, 2021 with the vision to establish Goa as a model of International Standards for Electric Vehicle adoption across passenger and commercial segments, supported by a world-class charging infrastructure and eco-system. “The Government of Goa formulated the Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy, 2021 with the vision to establish Goa as a model of International Standards for Electric Vehicle adoption…

Urges govt to act on stray cattle menace across state Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: BJP MLA Michael Lobo said on Tuesday that traffic police harass tourists by imposing fines, which should be stopped or the wrong message will go from the state. “Traffic police in white uniforms stop everyone, including those who are wearing helmets. The police then request documents, although there is no need to do so because they are readily available on mobile devices,” said Lobo He further said that those who come here to stay for about four days complain to us about being harassed and stopped at…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) today has permitted public entry to 14 low-risk waterfalls in Goa. The order was issued today. It mentions 11 waterfalls in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary & One each in Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao and Netravali. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary- Pali, Hivrem, Charavne, Golauli, Gunguldem, Chidambaram, Naneli, Ukaichee Khadee -Kumthal, Kumthal, Madiyani-Gululem, Khadee-Gululem all from Sattari. Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary – Maida-Collem, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary – Bhati-Netravali and Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary – Kuske-Cotigao. The ban came after recent fatalities and heavy rainfall, which led to the closure of roads leading to the waterfalls.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, has been on India’s statute books for a decade. One of the primary purposes of the act was to provide speedy justice to child victims of sexual offences in a child-friendly manner. The law provides that a POCSO trial should be completed within one year from the special court taking cognizance of the offence. It also states that the evidence of the victim should be recorded within 30 days of such cognizance. However, the Commission has found out that there are considerable gaps between what the law…