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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai has given an additional 8 days to Synergy Shipbuilders to demolish the unauthorised jetty constructed at Gaundalim. Following strong opposition by Gaundalim locals against the illegal jetty, the Cumbarjua MLA conducted an inspection some days back. The locals have claimed that the dock has been illegally extended by allegedly carrying out the filing of the Cumbarjua canal. Faldessai had said that the structure has come up 6 metres beyond the permissible limit into the canal. He also stated that the structure would be forcefully demolished if the shipbuilding company did not act on…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Admitting that there could be flaws in the technology proposed for the Atal Setu project, the State government today has decided to repair the road at the cost of the Contractor. “No defects other than potholes are observed in the work of Atal Setu. The potholes are being rectified at their own cost by the Contractor; the Atal Setu will be fully operational by 31st December 2022,” said CM Sawant. PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral said that work of four laning between Karaswada and Bambolim is yet to be completed, and the work is governed by the EPC…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that the total expenditure incurred on the construction of Mopa Airport by GGIAL up to June 30, 2022, is Rs.2202 crore. “Total expenditure incurred on construction of Mopa Airport by GGIAL up to June 30 2022, is Rs.2202 crore. The compensation awarded in Mopa Airport land acquisition is around Rs. 45 crores,’ said CM Sawant. In addition, Chief Minister informed that Government has declared additional three times compensation to the persons whose lands have been acquired for the Mopa airport project. He further said that there were 15 houses, out of which…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai informed that the proposal of the State Government for the inclusion of the Gouly/Dhangar Community is already taken up with the Government of India, which is still pending. “The proposal of the State Government for inclusion of Gouly/Dhangar Community is already taken up with the Government of India, which is still pending,” said Desai. “The government has enhanced the percentage of reservation for OBC communities in educational institutions and recruitment in Government undertaking from 19.5% to 27%,’ he said. Desai said that the said notification has been submitted to all concerned…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that restructuring of the School Curriculum will be initiated soon after receiving National Curriculum Framework from NCERT, which is in the progress “Restructuring of School Curriculum will be initiated soon after receiving National Curriculum Framework from NCERT, which is in progress,” said CM Sawant. He further said that as now the government are switching over to the 5+3+3+4 pattern as recommended in NEP 2020, the excess teachers will be suitably re-allocated. “As per NEP 2020, teachers should undergo continuous Professional Development Programme every year for updating their skill, knowledge etc.,” he said.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that National Education Policy 2020 will be implemented in the State in a phased manner and that plan of action will be drawn soon after receiving Task Force Committee reports. “National Education Policy 2020 will be implemented in the State in a phased manner. Plan of action will be drawn soon after receiving Task Force Committee reports,” said CM Sawant. He further said that National Education Policy 2020 is for the overall improvement of the quality of education in the Country and State as well. “The positive impact of National Educational Policy…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed the house that the OBC commission has studied the data from the Social Welfare and Panchayat department before finalizing the reservation of wards for panchayats. “OBC commission has studied data from Social Welfare and Panchayat Departments before finalizing the reservation of wards for panchayats,” said CM Sawant. He further said that State Election Commission (SEC) has submitted reservations after proper study and triple test as mandated by the Supreme Court of India. “Government does not declare elections, and it is done by SEC; Government was clear on holding Panchayat polls,” he…