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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Revenue Minister Jennifer Monserrate said that State Government would have powers and authority on the areas covered under Port limits under several legislations. “State Government will have powers and authority on the areas covered under Port limits under several legislations. establishing applicability and jurisdiction of each Section/ Rules can be determined only in the appropriate Courts of Law,” said Monserrate in reply to the house. She further said that the area reclaimed by Mormugao Port Trust an area of 25.50.38 Sq. Mts Further, as reported by Deputy Collector & SDO, Mormugao Port Trust, Headland Sada, vide application…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has informed that plans to open Primary, Secondary schools is under consideration by Government, and that decision will be taken after a green signal from COVID Task Force. “Matter is under consideration of Government. Schools will be opened after the decision of the Covid Task Force,” said CM Sawant. He further said that those teachers who have not taken the vaccination would have to produce a negative RTPCR test report every week. “No vaccination for children up to 18 years has been yet approved and provided by the Government of India,” he said.…

Goemkarponn desk SANCOALE: Girish Pillai was elected unopposed as sarpanch of the Sancoale panchayat on Tuesday . Speaking to reporters, Pillai said that his victory is for the development and hence 9 panch members came forward to get him reelected as Sarpanch of Sancoale. He also assured that his main focus would be to take up all pending development in the Village and would focus on Development of Zuarinagar as well as while of Sancoale

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Babu Azgoankar has clarified that there is no proposal to hand over Aguada Jail to be managed by any private entity as the same is fully under the control and management of GTDC. “There is no proposal to handover Aguada Jail to be managed by any private entity as the same is fully under control and management of GTDC. GTDC has posted an officer of the rank of General Manager exclusively to look after the day-to-day affairs of the premises,” said Azgoankar. He further said that the erstwhile Aguada jail premises, located in the Lower…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has informed the house that the total number of Taxi owners who booked digital meters are 3162, and actual fitted digital meters are 1977(data extracted as of 09/10/2021). “A total number of Taxi owners who booked digital meters are 3162, and actual fitted digital meters are 1977(data extracted as on 09/10/2021). Digital meters installed on vehicles are already functioning,” said Godinho. He further said that the agency engaged in fitting digitals meters, and the number of centres are Rosmerta Autotech Pvt. Ltd. with four centres and SECURINEX INC with 4 centres. Godinho informed…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Fisheries Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues said that Goa had not reported any violation during the fishing ban season since June 1, 2019. “Goa has not reported fishing ban violations were recorded from June 1, 2019, till date,” said Rodrigues. He further said that the Department had deputed the Asst. Superintendent of Fisheries/Fisheries Officer/Fisheries Surveyor at the landing centres to keep a check at the landing centres and to report any violation of the order of Government and make awareness to the fishermen about the conservation of the conservation fish. “Supdt. of Police, South Goa and North Goa,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that 70 per cent of the eligible population has taken the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and that by October 31, Goa will complete 100 per cent vaccination. “70 per cent eligible population has taken 2nd dose in the state, and the target is to vaccinate balance by October 31,” said CM Sawant. He further said that Goa gave the best Covid treatment in the country as Goa was the only state to provide free treatment for covid in govt hospitals and private hospitals. Further, the Chief Minister stated that the state’s Covid…