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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Minister for Environment & Climate Change Nilesh Cabral informed the house that the current coal transportation permitted will not be exceeded. “The government does not wish to go against the order of the Supreme Court of India on the three linear projects; coal transportation permitted at present will not be exceeded,” said Cabral. Opposition MLA Vijai Sardesai claimed that the government is going ahead with the double-tracking project to increase coal transportation. Speaking on Tamnar, Cabral said regarding the laying of power lines as per the recommendation of the Central EmpoweredCommittee (CEC) and order of the Supreme…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Vasco Sports Authority of Goa Tilak Maidan and in-house gymnasium remain in shambles despite being assured by the Sports Minister to immediately be taken up for repair works. For Vascokars, there is an abundance of substance that is a “promise” or “assurance” given by the politicians to make some welfare-orientated changes in the existing services and the infrastructure. The ironic part of this situation is that the tall and beautiful assurances given for free to the citizens by the politicians stay distant from reality. The state-of-the-art SAG Tilak Maidan and the gymnasium from Vasco continue to stay…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: In a shocking revelation, the Public Works Department has said that the cracks that have surfaced along the North Goa stretch from Goa Velha, Bambolim, and Guirim are within permissible limits. PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral, in a written reply to the question tabled by Adv Carlos Fereira, said that the design and construction are carried out as per the Indian Road Congress code/ specifications, and the quality checks are carried out as per the standards. “Numerous inspections are carried out by the Authority’s Engineer appointed by MORTH to check the quality control and other aspects of construction…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed the house that authorities will grant OBC certificates to candidates wanting to contest the upcoming panchayat elections in a time-bound manner. “New applicants will be granted certificate within 2 days of application while those renewing will get their certificates within a day of application,” said CM Sawant. He further said there are issues and conflicts with samaj offices and that he cannot interfere if any caste or samaj Sangh are delaying it. Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate said that, on an average, the OBC certificates are issued within 10 days of application.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The house unanimously passed the private member resolution moved by Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao demanding “The Chieftains of Cuncolim” be introduced at the appropriate stage in the school and college curriculum. The private resolution was supported unanimously in the house and passed without hindrance. “This private member resolution has been accepted, and it will be introduced by making certain corrections that is the line historical facts to be taught without fanning xenophobia of any facts will be removed,” said CM Sawant. He further said that Chieftain Martyrs laid their lives for the cause of ‘Dev, Desh and…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Law Minister Nilesh Cabral said that the Government is exploring the possibility of insisting on Aadhar authentication for land transactions. Replying to a question tabled by Adv Carlos Fereira on whether the Government is aware of the rise in bogus land transactions in the State, Cabral said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is formed to investigate alleged land grabbing cases. “For ease of doing business and to streamline the process of mutation after registration and to maintain transparency in the system, the provisions of Land Revenue Code, 1968 and Rules are amended from time to time, and…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has backed CM Dr Pramod Sawant’s decision to bring in app-based taxis in the State. “I am for app-based taxis; I have already spoken to CM & Transport Minister. It’s time we have an act together. An app where we put all our taxis together. We all need to support app-based taxis, Khaunte said. Speaking further on the Sunburn festival, Khaunte said the promoters have cleared all their dues. “This year, Sunburn will have more Goan flavour,” he said. He said that in the coming 2 months, we will have a full yearly…