Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: In a shocking incident at Porvorim last night, six two-wheelers were engulfed in fire. All the six two-wheelers were burnt to ashes. The place where the incident took place is in close vicinity of Porvorim Police Station. The cause of the fire is being ascertained. Porvorim Police said that the current investigation is on. Meanwhile, locals have alleged foul play in the incident.
Underground 11-KV cable dangerously exposed. Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A corner side (including a metre width approach road) on the Culvert-Bridge has caved –in on the Khotigao road early morning, threatening not only the bridge safety, but also the 11-KV High Tension underground Electricity Cable is also exposed dangerously since Thursday morning. According to sources, the culvert bridge is dangerously exposed after a metre-long road portion on one-side corner of the bridge has caved-in and a big gash/hole has developed between the road and culvert. The recently laid 11-KV High Tension Electricity cable and a OFC network cable has also been…
Vijai Sardesai grills govt over discrepancies in employment generation through IPB project figures Alleges large scale conversion of agricultural area under natural cover Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai today corned the State government over large scale conversion of agricultural area and land under natural cover various projects approved by the Industrial Development Corporation (IPB). During the Question Hour, Sardesai pointed out to the State Assembly that around 5 lakhs 24 thousand square natural cover and agricultural land has been converted by IPB to grant permissions to various projects. However, Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho defended IPB action stating that…
Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has trained its focus on about a dozen casinos operating in Goa and Sikkim. The DGGI has alleged a staggering Rs 10,000 crore in tax avoidance by these establishments, leading to intense ongoing investigations. According to sources close to CNBC-TV18, the DGGI investigations are centred on two key aspects: the wrongful payment of GST at a lower rate of 18 percent instead of the mandated 28 percent, and the misuse of Input Tax Credit (ITC) through fraudulent claims. Delta Corp, the only listed casino gaming company in the country, slided…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: According to the Goa government, the casinos operating in the state generated Rs 936.64 crore in revenue for the state treasury between April 1, 2019, and July 15, 2023. The revelation was made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday during the monsoon session of the Goa Assembly, in response to a question posed by Velim MLA Cruz Silva. Sawant also shared that there are currently 17 casinos in the state, six of which are offshore and the remaining onshore. As for the revenue distribution, the state government received Rs 187 crore from offshore casinos while onshore…
Pramod Sawant was responding to a calling attention motion by south Goa legislators in the state assembly PANAJI: The Goa government will ask the Union civil aviation ministry not to allow existing international flights to Dabolim airport to shift their operations to the new Mopa airport, chief minister Pramod Sawant told the state assembly. Sawant, who was responding to a calling attention motion by south Goa legislators across party lines, said the state cabinet has discussed the issue. “We will specially write to the aviation minister to reiterate that no existing flight be shifted. The tourism minister has also written…
Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane on Thursday said that a rare variety of bioluminescent mushrooms had been spotted in a state wildlife sanctuary and his department will soon organise guided walks for forest enthusiasts. “A rare variety of bioluminescent mushrooms were captured recently by a forest officer in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem in South Goa,” Rane said. He said that the sanctuary boasts a diverse array of rare plants, animals, and luminous fungi and mushroom species, transforming the forest into an enchanting space. “This captivating natural wonder has created an irresistible allure for nature enthusiasts.…
