PANJIM: After labour gate scam, the Goa Forward Party on Thursday charged BJP led government of multi crore ‘Quarantine-Gate’ scam alleging that huge amount were collected from those stranded Goans, who were repatriated from abroad in view of Covid outbreak, in the name of quarantine facility. GFP, which also alleged that hefty fees were charged from stranded Goans, who came by flight, the companies were asked to pay huge sum for special charter flights and also port charges for anchoring their cruise ships, is exploring option to move Lokayukta for necessary investigation. Addressing the media, GFP Vice-President Durgadas Kamat said,…
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Goencho Avaaz has said that the continued rise in the number of people getting affected with the corona virus especially the meteoric rise in the number of deaths is not just shocking, but intriguing due to the fact that majority of the casualties reported are in and around the Port Town. “The Government should come forward and explain the reasons behind the silence despite Vasco and surrounding areas turning out to be the epicenters of the COVID-19 deaths, including death of a municipal councilor supporting their panel. The very fact that the Chairman of the municipal council, Nandakumar Raut as…
In a shocking revelation, the Labour and Employment has said that there are almost 48 thousand youth unemployed, which include Phd’s, post graduates, graduates, ITI’s, diploma holders. Interestingly, more than 50 p.c of the youth registered with the employment exchange are either school/ college drop outs. Information reveals that 47629 unemployed youth have registered with the employment exchange. This includes, Phd (26), Post Graduate (3495), Graduates (11330), Diploma after 12th (1164), Diploma after 10th (510), ITI (3019), 12th (11201), 10th pass (5250), Certificate Courses / Other Courses (9287), , Upto 9th (1983), Upto 6th (304) and No Schooling (60). The…
Another bad day for Goa there more deaths were reported on Wednesday taking the COVID19 toll to 39. One male 71 years from Sada-Vasco, who was admitted at COVID hospital, Margao, was shifted to MPT hospital (Covid Care Centre), Vasco on recovery, died due to myocardial infarction today. Another male 56 years from Ucassaim, brought dead yesterday at North Goa District Hospital, whose postmortem sample for COVID was found positive. A 43 years old female from Margao who was admitted with intracerebellar bleed at a private hospital in Margao and later detected COVID positive expired yesterday. On Thursday, 202 more…
After several controversies, the Rafael fighter jets finally landed in India and Goa was upbeat about it too as their beloved bhaiee had inked the deal with France. “The Rafale Fighter Jets arrived in India today. This modern technological marvel will provide a major boost to Indian Air Force and enhance our overall defence capabilities,” wrote Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant. Sawant congratulated PM Shri Narendra Modi for his strong and decisive leadership. “I am also very proud of the fact that our beloved leader Late Manohar Bhai Parrikar played a key role in the procurement process of the fighter…
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines today, for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. In Unlock 3, which will come into effect from August 1, 2020, the process of phased re-opening of activities has been extended further. The new guidelines, issued today, are based on feedback received from States and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments. Salient features of the new guidelines Restrictions on movement of individuals during night (Night curfew) have been removed. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to open from August 5, 2020. In…
PANJIM: As part of the Nationwide program of All India Congress Committee, its Goa unit, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has decided to hold demonstration at Cabo Raj Nivas, Dona Paula Tomorrow, Thursday 30th July,2020 at 4.00 p.m. to condemn the anti democratic and anti Constitutional acts of BJP Government under the leadership of Narendra Modi of toppling of elected Governments in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa and now targeting Rajasthan informed GPCC General Secretary and incharge of this protest Angelo Fernandes. Fernandes said we have taken all precautions to maintain distancing, wearing of Masks etc while registering our protest against attitude…