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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar today said that his Department has 341 contract line helpers and 119 contract meter readers while stating that Government does not have any such policy to regularize the services of contract employees. “Presently Department has 341 contract Line Helpers and 119 Meter, Readers. The Government does not have any such policy to regularise contract employees’ services. Therefore, the Contract Workers have been asked to apply for the post upon an advertisement for the same,” said Dhavalikar. He further said the selection is made on Merit by following the prescribed procedure. In the case…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Minister for Women and Child Vishwajit Rane informed the house that 3026 crimes against women and 352 against children have been reported in the past 5 years. “The number of crimes against Women is 3026 and children are 352 reported in the past 5 years,” said Rane. He further said that sensitization programmes for children are conducted at various Educational Institutions and at all Taluka levels for Sarpanch and Village Panchayat Secretaries. “Also Setting up of One Stop Centers, where all cases of violence are handled under one roof (South Goa and North Goa),” he added. Rane…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The State Disaster Management Authority has issued safety tips for the prevention of drowning incidents during the pre-monsoon and monsoon season in rivers, beaches, nallas, dams, seasonal waterfalls and lakes. The general public is requested to adhere to the following safety tips while visiting the seasonal waterfalls and other water bodies to prevent drowning incidents and save precious lives. The Do’s include- inspect the water body properly before swimming; always enter the water slowly, with feet first; always swim parallel to the shore and not away from it; avoid consumption of alcohol during the water activities; pay…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the government has identified illegal quarrying pits in Tuem village of Pernem taluka and has initiated the process to reclaim the same by refilling the quarrying pits with biodegradable and non-hazardous waste. “Government has identified illegal quarrying pits in Tuem village of Pernem taluka and has initiated the process to reclaim the same by refilling of the quarrying pits with biodegradable and non-hazardous waste,” said CM Sawant. He further said that directions are issued through the Collectorate to the Mamlatdars to identify such quarries in their respective jurisdictions and to initiate…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the Law and Order situation in the State is in control. “Law and Order situation in the State is in control; suspected persons found moving during odd hours are rounded up and thoroughly interrogated for their involvement in any crime. History sheeters, Ex-convicts and suspects are checked regularly and are kept under surveillance,” said CM Sawant He further said that preventive action under Sections 107, 109, 110, Cr. P.C is initiated against the individuals and sent to the concerned Magistrate for proceedings as per law to deter them from committing any…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that a zero-tolerance policy has been adopted against drug trafficking in the state. “Zero tolerance policy has been adopted against drugs trafficking. Intelligence channels have been activated. Raids are being conducted on receipt of specific inputs,” said CM Sawant. He further said that the anti-Narcotic Task Force Committee has been constituted for better cooperation and coordination, to exchange intelligence, and to draw an action plan to combat the trafficking of drugs. “The Anti Narcotic Task Force Committee comprises of Anti Narcotic Cell, Narcotics Control Bureau, Directorate of Enforcement, Food & Drugs Administration,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the house that the Siddhi Naik case is still under investigation and it would not be appropriate to furnish papers relevant to the ongoing investigation “Since the case is still under investigation, it may not be appropriate to furnish the copies of papers relevant to the ongoing investigation as the disclosure may affect the integrity of investigation and provision of law,” said CM Sawant. He further said that the disclosure of information could hamper the process of investigation, and it would also endanger the life or safety of sources of information. “It…