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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar informed that the state government will install CCTV cameras as jetties across the state in a bid to curb illegal LED fishing activities. “We must promote sustainable fishing activities in the state. LED fishing should be stopped at any cost. We will now be installing CCTV cameras at all jetties. Work has already started at Vasco jetty and others will follow,” said Halarnkar He further warned that legal action will be initiated against officers of Fisheries Department if evidence of LED fishing is found at any fishing jetty. Fisheries Department is contemplating to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The annual academic magazine of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Curchorem was released by Governor of Goa Adv. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai in the presence of Principal Fr. Walter Miranda and Teacher Girish Chodankar at the Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula on Thursday. Governor stressed on post COVID assistance to students who had suffered psychological stress and were affected due to the pandemic. Governor said that all educationist, government, teachers, parents and other stakeholders must work hand in hand to assist students manage this impact. Principal Fr. Miranda praised and expressed his gratitude to the Governor for releasing the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today said that his department has decided to do away with “tourism junket” concept and rather promote business trips in countries looking for new markets. Tourism Minister Rohan khaunte ,GTDC Chairman Ganesh Goankar, CCP Mayor along with other government officiala chaired a meeting at paryatan bhavan to discuss various issues. “It the first time that Goa Tourism did not participate in the WTA London Event. There were many questions in assembly asking whether there will not be another junket. We also did not participate in Paris show. We have not done a trip,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Notwithstanding to the growing opposition, the State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today categorically stated that the government is going ahead with the Jetty Policy, which will be henceforth called as “Tourism Jetty Policy”. Speaking to reporters, Khaunte said that the Jetty Policy is actually “Tourism Jetty Policy” and it is concerning only those jetties which are operated for tourism purpose. He said that the policy is kept open for public suggestions till October 31 and everyone is welcomed to give their inputs. “Our jetty policy will come…it’s nomenclature will be changed and it will be called as…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Even before Sewerage Treatment Plant becomes operational the collapse of some sewerage chambers (manhole) has created doubt among minds of Citizens about quality of work done sewerage chambers. Suspecting sub standard work the local social activist Viraj Sapre demanded Chief Minister conduct probe into entire sewerage work so far done in Ponda. It may be recalled that since 2016 the work on 15 MLD Sewerage Treatment Plant(STP) is progressing in Ponda , however still the work is pending while at some places especially at time of rainy season the sewerage manholes caved in raising doubt about quality…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP ) Gomantak pranta on Thursday launched the annual calendar at the hands of Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Arlekar in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar and other VHP dignitaries at Ram Mandir Vasco. Speaking to media Rajendra Arlekar said VHP was playing a major role in the spreading of patriotism and Indian culture in the masses across the country ” The VHP has been doing this for the last many years since 1964 and they have programs every year at various locations. The VHP Gomantak pranta launches their calendar every year and…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Former Congress President Girish Chodankar has been upset over negligent attitude of government and has warned government of a massive agitation if it fails to provide reservation to OBC, ST and SC students for PG courses at GMC. He even alleged that government is anti Bahujans as despite there is Court directions to provide reservation the government failed to provide reservation benefit to these communities. He said that BJP only want votes of Bahujans at time of election. Meanwhile The National OBC Mahasang Goa President Madu Naik upset over not providing reservation called on the Chief Minister…