PANJIM: After Goa Lokayukta found irregularities into the financial support scheme offered to building and construction workers (BOCW) during COVID-19 pandemic, the State Labour Department has failed to submit the required information seeking additional six weeks time. The Lokayukta Justice (retired) PK Misra, however, declining the request, has fixed hearing on August 18, while asking to produce all the information pertaining to BOCW and the financial support provided to the beneficiaries. The complaint was filed by GFP vice president Durgadas Kamat, who had charged that an amount of over Rs 13 crore has been disbursed to 15,490 BJP workers cum…
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Drishti Marine has said that from Jan 2020 till date, their lifeguards rescued 97 persons while there were 15 instances of first aid interventions and 5 deaths. Baga has seen the maximum 24 incidents followed by 10 in Palolem. Drishti also said that three victims, who tried suicidal attempt, were rescued in last four days by alert lifeguards at Baina, Colva and DonaPaula. “From the start of the year in Jan 2020 till date there have been 97 rescues, 15 instances of first aid interventions and 05 deaths. Baga has seen the maximum number of incidents in 2020 so far…
PANJIM: Usgao villagers have submited memorandum to Deputy Collector Ponda seeking inquiry into rising Covid 19 cases in MRF firm in Usgao.The firm has reported over 20 cases. The villagers have also alleged that the infected people are forced to stay at home rather then sending them to Care centre. “It has been learnt that this virus positive workers inspire of sending them to health centre they were ordered to stay home by MRF company officials. This virus may spread to their family members and to the entire community.” said Usgao Villager Laxmikant Naik He said, “MRF has about a…
Even after the situation nomalises post COVID19 an the businesses in the tourism sector begin are allowed to open, it would be a difficult task as there would be a need for a massive bailout, feels businessman Ricardo Joseph D’Souza. Speaking to goemkarponn.com, Ricardo said that while COVID is here to stay, until a new vaccine arrives, people will have to leave with it and start life all over again.“Even if government allows all tourism sector or other businesses to open, Goa will need a massive bailout. Our government needs to realise this,” said Ricardo, who owns several businesses including…
Accusing Dr Pramod Sawant led government for mismanaged COVID situation in the State leading to death of 60 people, Porvorim Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte has given call for change in State leadership. In his personal blog, Khaunte has said that Sawant is truly a ‘Accidental CM’ and this Accident has proved to be a Fatal Disaster for Goa, especially in these pandemic times. “it’s perhapsthe first time in the history of independent Goa that so many precious lives have been lost within such a short time. It needs to be stressed upon that these ghastly figures are not just a…
PANJIM: BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanawade has said that no decision is yet taken on the news of Ponda MLA Ravi Naik’s sons joining the party. “The party has not yet taken any decsion in regards to this matter but as per reports on newspapers it feels that they wish to join the BJP. Everyone feels they want to join BJP under the leadership of PM Modi.” Tanawade said He further said that BJP is the future for anyone who wants to be in politics for a long term. “Take example of Jyotiraditya Scindia in Madhya Pradesh who quit…
Removed as the incharge of the COVID ESI hospital Margao, Dr Ira Almeida has abandoned everything without proper handover, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has said. A note moved to Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Tuesday evening, by Rane in reference to handover to be done by Dr Ira Almeida to the nodal officer GMC, Dr Uday Kakodkar at the COVID hospital, Margao. ”Dr Ira has apparently abandoned everything and no proper handover and transition is taking place,” Rane said in the note. Rane requested the chief minister to please issue instructions so that Dr Ira Almeida is directed to…