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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…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed teh House that the first round of auctions for iron ore mining leases is proposed to be completed in the next four months, and mining should start a month later. “First round of auction for iron ore mining leases is proposed to be completed in the next five months,” he said. He also said that the mining leases are clubbed and made a block for Environment Clearances. He further said that the EC can be transferred to a fresh leaseholder, and the process will consume 15 days. “In order to auction…

AERIAL VIEW The so-called tough leaders of Goa like Vijai Sardesai, Michael Lobo, Digambar Kamat, Sankalp Amonkar and also the new Captain Venzy Viegas were all found wanted on Monday. There are several critical issues connected to these five portfolios under Vishwajit Rane, but the Opposition MLAs just refused to even touch those; you call it fear of Rane or his settlement with the Opposition, except Michael. Just two days before the demands on TCP and health, Goemkarponn had made a huge expose on the illegal landfilling by the BJP legislator Pravin Arlekar at Gurim and secondly the ventilator scam…