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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has slammed educational authorities for Failure to have tracking system in place to check school drop outs, even as 253 students were dropped out from 2015-20. The test check of 42 schools revealed that 253 students from 19 Government and aided elementary schools dropped out during 2015-20. “The reasons for dropout of children as stated by the in-charge of concerned schools were migration of students to other states, not being interested in studies, health and family problems,” the CAG report states The report further states that the SPD, GSS…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Government of India has further extended period of Mhadei Water Disputes Tribunal by one-year to submit report of inter-State Mhadei river dispute between Goa and Karnataka, with effect from August 20, 2022. This is the fifth time the Jal Shakti Ministry has extended the term of the Tribunal constituted in 2010 to resolve the Mhadei water sharing dispute between three riparian States – Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The Tribunal had requested the Centre to extend the period of submission of its further report for a period of one-year with effect from the August 20, 2021. In…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: It’s a repair and use policy adopted by authorities in case of the already “overused” Borim Bridge. Though locals for many years complained that Bridge is showing signs of crumbling, the NH officials claim the bridge repair work is carried out from time to time. It is learnt from sources till the work on existing NH roads; bridges are completed in Goa, no work on new roads or bridges will be carried out. People said the potholes are causing more damage to the bridge when loaded vehicles fall on pothole-ridden Borim Bridge, creating fear in commuters’ minds.…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Ponda Police arrested one person Mr Maizeem S/o Alex D’ Cruz, age 29 years R/o H.No 2194/1 Vazangal Shiroda Ponda Goa, who is involved in several theft cases of temple church and Dargah in Ponda area. Police nabbed the said accused and and during interrogation, he confessed his involvement in committing thefts at Katamgal temple, Farmagudi, Chapel near Almeida School and a dargah at Khandepar. Further investigation is in progress with PSI Nitesh Kankonkar, PSI N. Pinge and HC Suraj Gaude under the supervision of PI Ponda Vijaykumar Chodankar and SDPO Ponda C.L Patil

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Minister for Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Nilkanth Halarnkar informed that the estimated Milk Production in the State is around 1.65 Lakh litres per day as per Integrated Sample Survey (ISS). “The estimated Milk Production in the State is around 1.65 Lakh litres per day as per Integrated Sample Survey (ISS); The daily requirement of milk in the State is Around 4.00 Lakh litres per day Approximately,” said Halarnkar He further said that the support price of the milk being given to the dairy farmers by Goa dairy is NIL. However, the Department of Animal Husbandry and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Minister for Water Resources Subhash Shirodkar informed that under Phase III, flood control embankments, ground water recharge structures will be taken up at River Sal. “Under Phase III, flood control embankments, ground water recharge structures will be taken up. The Sal river was classified as Category III river i.e. most polluted river having BOD between 10-20mg/litre by the NGT court,” said Shirodkar He further said a task force is formed under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary wherein all the concern departments were members. 2. A plan has been worked out by the Water Resource Department for improving…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: FC Goa have completed the signing of Ayush Chhetri, the Club can confirm. The midfielder has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal with the Gaurs, which means that he will wear the Club’s iconic orange till the summer of 2025. “FC Goa is one of the best football clubs in the country and I’m happy to join them. Playing in the Indian Super League (ISL) was one of my biggest dreams and I’m thankful to FC Goa for giving me the opportunity,” Chhetri said to fcgoa.in after signing his contract. “Being a midfielder, I love to play with the ball.…