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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…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Adv. Aires Rodrigues has today submitted a written representation to the Goa State Election Commissioner (SEC) that Margao Police Inspector Filomeno Costa may be in conflict of interest during the ensuing Panchayat elections scheduled for August 10th. In his representation Adv. Rodrigues has stated that he was constrained to seek the intervention of the SEC despite Police Inspector Filomeno Costa being known as a very upright officer. Pointing out that Margao Police Inspector Filomeno Costa is a resident of Davorlim Village, which is partly within the jurisdiction of Margao Police Station, Adv. Rodrigues has drawn the attention…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: State Police Control Room received 1430 calls in regards to Noise Pollution/Loud Music from 2021 to June 30, 2022. “In the year 2021, a total of 955 calls and in the year 2022 (up to 30-06-2022) total of 475 calls were received at State Police Control Room helpline regarding Noise Pollution/Loud Music, and the same was conveyed to Anjuna Police Station. All calls were promptly attended, and the staff visited the spot. But most of the time, the calls were found to be a hoax, and no violation was found,” said CM Sawant. He further said that…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Minister Vishwajit Rane today informed that the issue of formalin does not exist anymore and that people should not fear. “The issue of formalin does not exist anymore, and that people should not fear; everything is under control, and people should not fear,” said Rane. He further informed that his department continuously checks wherever necessary and random checks in the markets. “Checks are carried out at border entry points, and random checks are being done to marketplaces,” he added. Rane also informed that not a single sample has tested positive for formalin and that people should not…