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After being in the COVID hospital for nearly 26 days, Cuncolim MLA Clafasio Dias has been finally transferred to the Goa Medical College after he tested negative for COVID19. Clafasio, who was in the ICU on Non-invasive ventilator for some time as he had difficulty in breathing, was been admitted to the COVID hospital on July 1. “Happy to announce that my colleague & MLA Cuncolim, Clafasio Dias has been tested negative for COVID-19 and shifted to GMC for further treatment,“ said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane taking to social media. He applauded the efforts by doctors and medical staff at…

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PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday has strictly warned all those aided schools from charging fees from students in view of conduct of online classes. CM also infomred that government will cancel the permission of the Schools that charges parents for online classes. CM was answering a question raised by Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte where he informed the house that schools had been charging fees from students in name of online classes. “It has come to my notice that some aided schools have been charging fees for conduct of online classes. I urge parents and students to come…

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Taunting the Opposition that there is still enough time for the elections in 2022, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday ripped through the Opposition leaders saying that they are creating unnecessary panic amongst the people of Goa as they have no issues to fight the government. He also criticized the Opposition leaders for violating the social distancing norm on the floor of the House. “We talk of social distancing, but here in this august House the Opposition leaders have violated the same. What example are they trying to set to the people of Goa?” he asked. Rane also demanded that…

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PORVORIM: While admiting about the poor internet connectivity in various places in Goa, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday informed that the government is in process of initiating a survey for evaluating the device and connectivity with students. The CM also informed that the schools have been asked to submit the data by July 30. “As a result of protests by people, there are 200 applications for mobile towers pending with government. I assure to provide the required devices to the students, once the survey is complete.” said CM on the floor of the House Marciam MLA Sudin Dhavlikar…

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PANJIM: Association of All Goa Muslim Jamats on Monday has issued an advisory for celebration of Eid Ul Adha (Bakrid) 2020, states Eid ul Adha namaz shall not be held at any masjids, request to offer Chast Namaz from their respective homes. Also to follow SOPs issued by Govt of Goa in Qurbani. “All Masjid Committees / Jamats / Muslim Brothers,Analamu Alackum WaRehmatullahe Wabarakatuhut!In Goa since Ist July 2020, CORONA positives cases have been ona rise. We have touched almost 4500 positive cases and it’s an alarming spike in positives cases across the state.” The advisory states It further states…

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PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday informed the State Legislative Assembly that the commencement of the classes for new first year students entry to second year courses is scheduled from October 15. Responding to a question raised by MGP MLA Ramakrishna Sudin Dhavalikar, Chief Minister said that the decision regarding reopening of schools for the Academic Year 2020-2021 will be taken after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) permits the children in schools. “Also, it will be followed by guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be…

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PANJIM: Terming it as ‘Murder of Democracy’ the United Opposition on Monday called on Goa Governor Satya Pal Malik seeking his intervention after Speaker of State Legislative Assembly disallowed adjournment motion to discuss on Covid pandemic in the State. The opposition comprising of Congress, GFP, MGP and Independent MLA pointed out to Governor that the State budget 2020-21 was passed by House without proper discussion and requested not to grant his Assent to the government Bills, passed by the Assembly during the half day long session “Today, the Government of Goa has murdered the Democracy byrejecting discussion on Covid Pandemic…

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