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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) has informed that it is still awaiting Environment Clearance (EC) from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) for permitting sand mining activities in the Chapora riverbed and its tributaries. “We are still awaiting EC from SEIAA for permitting sand mining activities in the Chapora riverbed and its tributaries,” the official said The Mandovi, Tiracal and Chapora rivers were particularly seen bearing adverse impact of unsustainable excavation. Amid worsening scenario the riverbank communities and civil societies have been making remarkable efforts to protect the rivers in the state. Goa has been…

Goemkarponn desk AAP Leader Cecille Rodriques uncovered a shocking scam this morning at the Patradevi Checking post and found that bribes of just 250 INR people are being allowed in Goa without taking Covid tests. A person who travelled by a luxury bus narrated to Rodriques how the bus operator took INR 250 from passengers without a negative certificate and even encouraged those who were taking the RAT test to pay bribes. Memories of how Goa suffered during the Covid second wave are still fresh in people’s minds and yet the Sawant Sarkar is allowing border authorities to indulge in corruption…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Goencho Avaaz Party said that with public debt rising alarmingly and becoming a source of tremendous concern, it is apparent that the BJP government is out to extract every penny they can by squeezing the people for every last drop. The Party also condemned the unprecedented destruction that Goa is presently witnessing and its rapid downward descent, under the watch of CM Pramod Sawant. “On every front, CM Sawant has failed Goa and her people. Our economy is in tatters, with unemployment sky-rocketing to 20.6%, whilst Goa’s GDP growth rate trails way below the national figure. Time…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: After the artists expressed unhappiness over the cancellation of the Dekhava competition, Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude assured the competition would be held as per the schedule and that Dekhava Artists should not misunderstand government intentions. He said there was a condition for competition that minimum entries must come for it; however, only seven entries were received while the prizes were eight. “Therefore now, we will wait for five more days so that those who could not submit their entry get a chance to participate,” Gaude said. He said even if fewer entries are received, there…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Higher Education has declared the State Teacher Awards for Excellence in Higher Education for the academic years 2020-21 and 2021-22. A committee under the chairmanship of Dr Mohan Sangodkar, former Registrar of Goa University, was constituted to recommend suitable candidates for State Teacher Award for Excellence in Higher Education. The Committee consisted of Dr. Venkatesh V. Kamat, former Professor at Goa University, Dr. (Fr) Walter de Sa former Principal of St. Xaviers College Mapusa and Dr. Allan Abreu former Principal GVM’s Dada Vaidhya College of Education Ponda. Prasad Lolayekar, Director of Higher Education was…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Civil Society Organisations along with doctors are urging the GST Council to increase compensation cess on all tobacco products to generate additional revenue for the Government. In their appeals to GST council before its meeting on 17th September, they are urging it to consider an extra-ordinary measure of levying compensation cess on all tobacco products to get additional revenues. This tax revenue from tobacco could significantly contribute to the increased need for resources during the pandemic including vaccinations and augmenting the health infrastructure to prepare for a possible third wave. According to the group, increasing tobacco taxes…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: FC Goa booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Durand Cup with a 2-1 win over Sudeva Delhi FC today at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krinrangan in Kolkata. The win though was marred by a reckless tackle on Jorge Ortiz cut his first action of the season short. Juan Ferrando gave Md Nemil, Dheeraj Singh, Saviour Gama and Alexander Romario Jesuraj their first starts with Edu Bedia and Jorge Ortiz featuring on the bench. The Gaurs made a more composed start to the game when compared to the tournament opener, but failed to really impose…