The Goa government today agreed to the demands of Goa Foundation PIL seeking directions to it to recover Rs.3431 crores from mining companies on several counts within a time-bound period. After the State’s Advocate General told the Court that the amount was recoverable, the High Court bench recorded the undertaking of the Goa government that orders would be passed on all the demand notices issued to mining companies within a period of four months. The Court recorded that the Director of Mines would first deal with the demand notices issued (for Rs.1508 crores) to mining companies pursuant to the report…
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Aam Aadmi Party lashed out at the BJP and Congress for playing poaching games even in the midst of daily deaths of people falling victims to covid due to lack of care by the government. In a video message, aap Convener Elvis Gomes said that the insensitivity of both the parties and allies to the suffering of the people proved them to be worthless in holding the reins of power in the state. He said that since the mandate of the people was twisted beyond recognition by those the people had elected, it was time to dissolve assembly and impose…
PANJIM: With Congress eyeing 2022 elections, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) said it is all set to revamp its organizational setup. While the new and young faces will be encouraged with additional responsibilities, the party has shut doors for rebellions. Addressing the media, GPCC President said that the High Command has asked him to focus on reorganizing the party for the coming 2022 elections. “I had tendered my resignation one year back. It was with AICC. And since then I had left my focus out of party organization, giving attention to exposing the government on various fronts,” he said.…
PANJIM: Chief Minister , Dr. Pramod Sawant today launched MyGov Goa portal, becoming the 13th State to implement My Gov portal. MyGov platform is an unique path-breaking initiative launched on July 26, 2014, by Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji. MyGov portal is a citizen engagement platform that aims to empower citizens to connect with the Government and contribute towards Good Governance. Dr. Sawant said that MyGov Goa portal will go a long way in strengthening public participation in the governance process and allow the State to connect to nationwide audience allowing citizens to participate in different forums…
PANJIM: As a part of its State wide agitation, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) burnt effigy of Power Minister Nilesh Cabral against exorbitant power bills issued to customers. The GPCC also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Power Minister through the Chief Electrical Engineer (CEE) demanding that the government should waive off two months- March and April power bills or 50 % concession on the bills. The Congress party has proposed that the department must issue fresh bills waiving off two months consumption charges or 50 percent discount on the bills issued. It has also said that…
The Goa Medical College, which is the last hope for Goans in case of a any ailment, seems to be on the verge of lockdown itself as information reveals that more than 10 wards have reported cases of COVID19. Sources revealed that upto now 13 departments of GMC have been infected by COVID19 – including Medicine, Maternity, ICCU, CCU, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Skin department, Paediatric, Dialysis and Ophthalmology. Besides this, there are SARI/ ILI ward, Isolation ward of COVID patients for GMC and so also one OPD for COVID testing OPD. “This makes 13 wards are now threatened by the virus,”…
PANJIM: The North Goa Collectorate has directed the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) Commissioner to take necessary action against the old house, behind Head Post Office, portion of which had collapsed and the remaining is in dangerous position. “It has been reported that the owner of the said structure has created the pathways but the part oc structure is in dangerous position and may collapse at anytime causing threat to surrounding areas.” the order by Collectorate North states Further it also mentions that another old house near back side of Head Post Office, Patto had collapsed and remaining…