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The report of CAG tabled in the Goa Assembly said failure of the state police department to pay annual spectrum charges to the Union government resulted in avoidable payment of late fee of Rs 2.39 cr Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) tabled in the Goa Assembly on Thursday said failure of the state police department to pay annual spectrum charges to the Union government resulted in avoidable payment of late fee of Rs 2.39 crore. The CAG report was tabled in the House by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on the last day of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government has come under fire from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) for billing up to 28% of its costs under the minor head “other expenditure,” which, in the CAG’s words, “not only affected transparency in financial reporting but also prevented proper analysis of allocative priorities and quality of expenditure.” As many as seven state departments had more than 50% of their expenses recorded under the “other expenditure” minor head in the CAG report on state finances for the fiscal year ending in March 2022, even though that category should only be used…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As part of the government’s ‘People’s Partnership’ (Janbhagidari) approach, citizens from diverse backgrounds across the nation are invited to Delhi to participate in the Independence Day celebrations. Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi will witness the presence of special invitees hailing from different regions of the country. These invitees, which include Sarpanchs from Vibrant villages, Teachers, Nurses, Farmers, and Fishermen along with beneficiaries and contributors to key government initiatives like the Central Vista Project, Amrit Sarovar, and Har Ghar Jal Yojana, have been invited to Delhi to commemorate this significant occasion. Among…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) today clarified that the Lairai devi temple, located with the Shirgao mining lease area will not be affected due to mining activities. Speaking on the issue, DMG Director Dr Suresh Shanbhogue said that the Lairai Devi temple is situated within the mining lease area, but the temple has been there since the lease was allocated approximately 50 years ago. “We have said that the same lease area will remain “as it is & where it is”; no additional areas have been added, and the temple will continue in its current…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa today refused to stay the ongoing process to reserve 41% for PG in GMC for ST, SC and OBC. The High Court has adjourned hearing for final hearing on September, 2023. Following recommendations from the Expert Committee, the State government has reserved 2 per cent seats for SC, 12 per cent for ST and 27 per cent seats for OBC students. The roster for reservation would be prepared by the Social Welfare Department. The decision was made almost exactly one year and a half after the government’s decision to reserve 41%…

THE BIG FAT HIKE…. Particulars Previous Now (₹) (₹) D.A for each 3000 4000  day on duty Car Advance 15 lakh 45 lakh Housing advance 30 lakh 45 lakh Pension 15000 30000 Stay during travel 7500 12000 Petrol300 litres500 litres Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of the Legislative Assembly (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was approved by the assembly on Thursday. The bill will boost legislators’ allowances and is projected to cost the state exchequer Rs 19 crore annually. MLA wages have not increased, according to CM Pramod Sawant, but other benefits have, such as the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Social Welfare in association with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities took a step towards fostering inclusivity and equal access to education by organizing an orientation session on school accessibility. The event was held with the primary goal of empowering Field Assistants and Field Workers to conduct on-ground accessibility surveys in over 450 schools. The core objective of the orientation session was to ensure that schools within the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Education adhered to the accessibility guidelines outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP). Through this measure, the Directorate…