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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In a major decision, the state government has done away with the physical inspection of premises for issuing NOC for water and electricity connection in Health dept. Under ‘Ease Of Doing Business’ now instead of physical inspection of premises, health NOCs will be issued based on Occupancy Certificate or Completion Certificate. This has been done as physical inspection takes lot of time to complete formalities. “Henceforth under section 29 (1) referred above mere “Technical clearance/ Development Plan” issued by TCP department is sufficient for issuing Health NOCs. Under section 29 (2) for issuing NOCs by Health Department…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Police have finally got two bulletproof vehicles, which will be utilised for VVIPs and VIPs visiting the state. Both the bulletproof vehicles are modified Toyota Fortuner SUVs. Modified bulletproof vehicles are popular in India as VIPs, Politicians and Businessman use them for daily commuting. A bulletproof vehicle is different from an armoured personnel carrier and is a regular vehicle, that is customized for additional safety. “We have launched two bullet resistance vehicles. Earlier, whenever VVIPs used to come (in Goa) we used to hire these vehicles from other states. In 2019, we purchased two vehicles which…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Food and Drug Administration as part of a complaint investigation, carried out inspection by their Food Safety Officers in areas of Calangute and Candolim today. 8 premises were inspected and 5 legal samples of packed as well as loose cashew nuts were drawn. The samples have been sent for testing to the DFDA Laboratory at Bambolim. The inspection drive will continue. Further, earlier in this year, legal samples of cashew nuts were drawn in the months of February, August and September as a part of a complaint investigation by Food Safety Officers in Talukas of Bardez, Mormugao,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that drug menace is one of the major threats to the nation and it must be iradicated from its roots. CM Sawant joined and addressed the VC Regional Meeting on Drug Trafficking & National Security chaired by Union Home and Co-operation Minister Amit Shah. “Drug Menace is one of the major threats to our Nation. It must be eradicated from its roots. For that Cooperation among multiple agencies is must to mitigate the issue,” said CM Sawant He further said that he was sure that this review meeting will definitely help to…

Goemkarponn Desk VAGATOR: Percept Live, creators of Sunburn, in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, have officially announced the inception of ‘GOA VILLAGE’ – a special Cultural Zone that will be created at the 16th edition of Sunburn Festival Goa scheduled from 28th to the 30th of December, 2022 at Vagator, Goa. This exclusive zone will be dedicated to showcasing and promoting the vibrant Art, Culture, Cuisine and Lifestyle of Goa from locally established and upcoming Talents. The promoters took to social media to reveal the big announcement that will not only showcase the diverse elements that…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Sports Foundation has written to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant requesting him to stop inauguration of Santa Cruz Football Ground before FIFA submits its test report. “Sports Minister admitted (video clipping) to the social media that the inauguration of the 1st FIFA Football Turf in Goa would be done within a month. It is unclear as to why the Minister is in hurry to inaugurate the playground without getting the testing report from FIFA,” said Goa Sports Foundation Secretary General Joseph Roncon He further said that Besides, installation of floodlights, Changing Rooms etc as per FIFA standards.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Congress functionaries in Goa will work hard with utmost dedication to strengthen the hands of All India Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and make the party strong in Goa once again, winning the trust of the people, said Congress President Amit Patkar. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president attended the Election Certificate Presentation function in New Delhi today, which was attended by outgoing President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other top leaders of the Party. We are confident that Congress Party will get stronger with the experienced guidance of our new National President, who rose to…