PORVORIM: While admiting about the poor internet connectivity in various places in Goa, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday informed that the government is in process of initiating a survey for evaluating the device and connectivity with students. The CM also informed that the schools have been asked to submit the data by July 30. “As a result of protests by people, there are 200 applications for mobile towers pending with government. I assure to provide the required devices to the students, once the survey is complete.” said CM on the floor of the House Marciam MLA Sudin Dhavlikar…
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PANJIM: Association of All Goa Muslim Jamats on Monday has issued an advisory for celebration of Eid Ul Adha (Bakrid) 2020, states Eid ul Adha namaz shall not be held at any masjids, request to offer Chast Namaz from their respective homes. Also to follow SOPs issued by Govt of Goa in Qurbani. “All Masjid Committees / Jamats / Muslim Brothers,Analamu Alackum WaRehmatullahe Wabarakatuhut!In Goa since Ist July 2020, CORONA positives cases have been ona rise. We have touched almost 4500 positive cases and it’s an alarming spike in positives cases across the state.” The advisory states It further states…
PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday informed the State Legislative Assembly that the commencement of the classes for new first year students entry to second year courses is scheduled from October 15. Responding to a question raised by MGP MLA Ramakrishna Sudin Dhavalikar, Chief Minister said that the decision regarding reopening of schools for the Academic Year 2020-2021 will be taken after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) permits the children in schools. “Also, it will be followed by guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be…
PANJIM: Terming it as ‘Murder of Democracy’ the United Opposition on Monday called on Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik seeking his intervention after Speaker of State Legislative Assembly disallowed adjournment motion to discuss on Covid pandemic in the State. The opposition comprising of Congress, GFP, MGP and Independent MLA pointed out to Governor that the State budget 2020-21 was passed by House without proper discussion and requested not to grant his Assent to the government Bills, passed by the Assembly during the half day long session “Today, the Government of Goa has murdered the Democracy byrejecting discussion on Covid Pandemic…
PANJIM:With no response from the Govt to its demand for a longer assembly session to discuss important issues affecting the people, the AAP has decided to have a “people’s assembly” session at Azad Maidan tomorrow. Members of the public are invited to voice their issues at this forum, and protest the hijacking of the Vidhan Sabha session unitedly by the Govt and the so-called opposition. No large crowd will be allowed to gather, strict social distancing will be maintained, and masks are compulsory. The fast will be undertaken from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, and after breaking the fast at…
With two more deaths reported on Sunday, Goa’s death toll due to COVID19 has now reached 35. Sunday saw 175 new cases but more importantly 230 patients were either cured or recovered from the COVID19. The total recoveries in the state is now 3277 while the active cases is 1549. As per the DHS bulletin, two persons did on Sunday one male 63 years from New Vaddem, Vasco and one male 53 years from Zuarinagar, Vasco. Both were admitted in ESI COVID hospital and had co-morbid conditions. As on today the confirmed cases have reached 4861. The recovery rate in…
Goa Forward President Vijai Sardesai on Sunday said that the Opposition will move a adjournment motion in view of urgent matter of public importance under Rule 69 on COVID19 pandemic. He further said that the Opposition will not allow the House to function if the Speaker does not allow the adjournment motion. “Opposition cannot be a mute spectator to the murder of democracy that Government wants to commit in tomorrow’s one day assembly session,” he said. He said the 36 deaths due to Covid19, which includes one of a 14 year old is a definite matter of urgent public importance…