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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that they have explored the possibility of involving external agencies in managing properties under the Forest Department, such as the Mollem Sanctuary, Bondla Zoo, and bird sanctuaries. “We are committed to ensuring that each of our departments operates at full capacity to deliver optimal results and services. In line with this objective, I recently conducted a review meeting with Forest Department officials to assess the progress across various verticals. During the discussions, the Wildlife Management Plan was also a key focus, considering its significance for Goa,” said Rane He further said that…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: A days after villagers carried slogans against any developmental works on Bhagwati plateau during BMC organized Vanmahotsav on Sunday, over 200 students and teachers of a village school planted over 100 saplings on Monday. As a part of Vanmahotsav celebration around 100 saplings of wild trees were planted at the Bhagawati plateau by students and teachers of Shri Nirankar Vidyalaya, Maxem on Monday. Around 223 students and 12 staff members participated in this event. Saplings of Zhambal, Kokum, Chinch, Taman, Baia, Peru and others were the variety of saplings that were planted around Bhagwati temple. Manoj Prabhugaokar…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Cultivate multiple interests and stay away from Narcotics substances’, exhorted Canacona PSI Swadesh Dessai while speaking at a session on ‘Legal Aid Services and Drug Abuse’ The session was organized by the Parents Teachers Association of S. S. Angle Higher Secondary School in collaboration with the District Legal Services, the District Court, Margao and the Canacona Police on Friday, July 14, 2023 in the school hall. The speakers Adv. Harshita Gauns Dessai, deputy chief Legal aid defense council, PSI Swadesh Dessai and Adv. Shreya Kaskar, assistant Legal aid defense counsel was present on the dais. Adv. Harshita…

*KA Roof Collapse: Opposition create ruckus, demands Min Gaude’s resignation, FIR to be filed Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: The Kala Academy roof collapse incident dominated the first day of the monsoon session of Goa Legislative Assembly as opposition demanded detailed discussion on the issue. The roof of the open auditorium of under renovation Kala Academy building collapsed on the intervening night of Sunday-Monday raising serious doubts into the irregularities in the renovation work. The opposition led by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao moved a adjournment motion demanding suspension of Question Hour and to discuss the urgent matter regarding collapse of Kala…

*Investigation report to be submitted with 18 days, says CM Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that a detailed investigation report into the Kala Academy slab collapse incident will be placed before house house within 18 days. “No one will be spared if we find anyone involved in incident at Kala Academy,” said CM on the floor of the house. Sawant said that principal Chief Engineer(PCE) of PWD has conducted inspection of the collapsed Kala Academy part. He said he will share further details only after he gets detailed report of the inspection. Leader of Opposition demanded…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has assured 3 percent increment for Balrath Employees on a yearly basis. The assurance was given by CM Sawant on the floor of the house. “There will be salary hike for Balrath employees, every year 3% increment, salary for 12 months,” said Sawant The Opposition demanded Rs 20,000 salary for drivers and Rs14.5 k pay for drivers & attendants. State Education Dept had said that they have increased the salary of the drivers and the attendants by Rs 1,000. With the rise, salary of driver would be Rs 12,000 and that of…

Goemkarponn Desk VERNA: Verna police arrested a 31-year-old man from Margao in connection with a hit-and-run incident which claimed the life of a pedestrian by the side of Old Mardol road proceeding towards Verna Church. According to reports, a person had driven his vehicle in a rash in negligent manner and struck a pedestrian Pavan Kumar Singh (30), a native of Jharkhand but residing at Verna, on the night of July 15 and fled from the site without giving medical attention to the injured pedestrian and without informing the police. The pedestrian later succumbed to injuries and the body was…