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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: In a shocking revelation, the Public Works Department has said that the cracks that have surfaced along the North Goa stretch from Goa Velha, Bambolim, and Guirim are within permissible limits. PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral, in a written reply to the question tabled by Adv Carlos Fereira, said that the design and construction are carried out as per the Indian Road Congress code/ specifications, and the quality checks are carried out as per the standards. “Numerous inspections are carried out by the Authority’s Engineer appointed by MORTH to check the quality control and other aspects of construction…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed the house that authorities will grant OBC certificates to candidates wanting to contest the upcoming panchayat elections in a time-bound manner. “New applicants will be granted certificate within 2 days of application while those renewing will get their certificates within a day of application,” said CM Sawant. He further said there are issues and conflicts with samaj offices and that he cannot interfere if any caste or samaj Sangh are delaying it. Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate said that, on an average, the OBC certificates are issued within 10 days of application.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The house unanimously passed the private member resolution moved by Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao demanding “The Chieftains of Cuncolim” be introduced at the appropriate stage in the school and college curriculum. The private resolution was supported unanimously in the house and passed without hindrance. “This private member resolution has been accepted, and it will be introduced by making certain corrections that is the line historical facts to be taught without fanning xenophobia of any facts will be removed,” said CM Sawant. He further said that Chieftain Martyrs laid their lives for the cause of ‘Dev, Desh and…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Law Minister Nilesh Cabral said that the Government is exploring the possibility of insisting on Aadhar authentication for land transactions. Replying to a question tabled by Adv Carlos Fereira on whether the Government is aware of the rise in bogus land transactions in the State, Cabral said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is formed to investigate alleged land grabbing cases. “For ease of doing business and to streamline the process of mutation after registration and to maintain transparency in the system, the provisions of Land Revenue Code, 1968 and Rules are amended from time to time, and…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has backed CM Dr Pramod Sawant’s decision to bring in app-based taxis in the State. “I am for app-based taxis; I have already spoken to CM & Transport Minister. It’s time we have an act together. An app where we put all our taxis together. We all need to support app-based taxis, Khaunte said. Speaking further on the Sunburn festival, Khaunte said the promoters have cleared all their dues. “This year, Sunburn will have more Goan flavour,” he said. He said that in the coming 2 months, we will have a full yearly…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Minister for Water Resources Subhash Shirodkar informed the house that 90% of the Tillari Irrigation Project’s work is completed as of May 2022. “The Project is 97% completed as of May 2022. Per the CWC norms, any project 90% completed shall be considered completed. Hence process to declare the Tillari Irrigation Project as of May 2022 is in progress,’ said Shirodkar. He further stated that the Total command area under Tillari Irrigation Project is 14521 Ha, and the area covered under the canal System is 12020 Ha. Shirodkar informed that the main works of the canal to…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Forests Minister Vishwajit Rane informed that as per the India State of Forest report by Forest Survey of India (ISFR 2021) Green Cover of Goa is 2.488.21 sq. km, which is 67.21% of the Geographical area of the State and includes Tree cover of 6.59% (244 km.). “As per the India State of Forest report by Forest Survey of India (ISFR 2021) Green Cover of Goa is 2.488.21 Sq. Km, which is 67.21% of the Geographical area of State and includes Tree cover of 6.59% (244 Kms.),” said Rane. He further said that; the loss of Trees/Forest…