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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The government of Goa, after taking into consideration the report and recommendations of the Goa State Commission for Backward Classes, notifies the inclusion of Communities from the State list of OBC as Backward Classes for the purpose of reservation of seats for political representation in local bodies, viz. Village Panchayats in the State of Goa. The list includes Kumbhar (including Christian Kumbhar), Teli (including Christian Teli), Shimpi, Christian Mahar, Kalaikar/ Blacksmith/Tinsmith, Pagui/ Gabit, and Christian Barber. Further, Satarkar, Bhandari Naik, Dhobi/ Rajak/ Madval (including Christian Dhobi), Nhavi/ Navi / Nabhik/ Napit/ Mahalo (including Christian Nhavi), Koli/ Kharvi…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Opposition today grilled the govt over long delays of several projects handled by Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) in the state, leading to a large-scale escalation of prices. Members listed several projects, from Ravindra Bhavan to office buildings and bridges, which have been delayed for several years. The whole purpose of setting up GSIDC under CM was to complete projects within the stipulated time, said Digambar Kamat. CM Sawant attributed the delay in some projects over the last 2 years to the Covid pandemic and financial constraints. Due to the delay, the project cost has also…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Rupees Thirty crore worth Ecotourism & Nature Education Park for the Western Ghats is proposed at Salaulim dam downstream side at Sanguem. Goa Tourism Development Corporation has issued a tender for development Forest Garden at Salaulim dam downstream side at Sanguem Taluka at an estimated cost of Rs 30,53,04,187. The project is funded by Govt. of India under name of Ecotourism & Nature Education Park for Western Ghats. The garden will comprise of Tribal & Artisans Village , Toy Train , Gazebos, Musical Fountain etc.

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The Goa State Pollution Control Board is unaware that the people in areas surrounding the Port are suffering from various serious ailments because of the pollution caused by coal handling. This was stated in a written reply by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, referring to the question tabled by former CM Digambar Kamat. However, the GSPCB monitors the AIR Quality in areas surrounding the Port at two locations, i.e. MPT Quarters, Baina and Fuse Call Office, Vasco. The Air Quality Index (AQI) indicates that the air quality at both locations is mostly Satisfactory to Good. Additionally, the…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today assured the house complete the auctioning process of mining leases within the next 3 to 4 months and also assured preference in jobs to the existing mining workers. CM Sawant was replying to the calling attention on the retrenchment notice given by mining company Vedanta to its workers. “As the first round of auction process is proposed to be completed in next 3-4 months, the experienced workforce available in Goa is expected to get employment opportunities once the mining activity resumes in the State,” said CM Sawant. He further said that State…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi left the country on Tuesday for a foreign trip, party sources informed on Tuesday, further putting Congress’ top leadership behind the question mark. The Congress leader will be back on July 17 (Sunday) and his destination is still not known. Moreover, it is yet to be ascertained whether he is on a professional or personal visit. It is pertinent to mention here that Rahul’s foreign visit came at a time when the grand old party is confronting a possible split in its Goa unit. On Sunday, the Goa Congress unit, while taking…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government will prioritise the completion of projects and give revised dates for the completion of major projects. “GSIDC will prioritise the completion of projects and give revised dates for the completion of major projects. New buildings for Pharmacy and Architecture Colleges are on the cards,” said CM Sawant. He further said that GSIDC projects were delayed due to covid pandemic, financial crunch, cost escalation, failure on the part of contractors to complete projects, etc. “I assure that the Tuem Hospital, which was inaugurated 2 years back, will be fully…