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Margao – Promotion of unauthorised and illegal hotel and homestays by Government will completely destroy the tourism industry. The Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant must ensure that only those who are registered with Goa Tourism Department are allowed to operate following strict Covid Protocol. It is important that Government takes steps to ban Touts and bring transparency in tourism sector demanded Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat. The recent admission by the tourism minister that almost 1.60 Crores tourist stayed in Goa illegally in the last season clearly exposes the fact that there is no control on the illegal hotel and…

An Uttar Pradesh man was arrested for being in possession of Charas worth ₹ 75000. Anjuna police said that on 18/09/2020,  PSI Akshay H. Parsekar. Sidhesh Naik, Mahendra Mandrekar, Rajesh Gokharnekar, Krishna Bugde, and Sarvesh Salgaonkar of Anjuna Police Station, upon photo information, conducted narcotic raid on 18/09/2020 between 22.50 hrs to 01.05 hrs of 19/09/2020 at near Siolim church football ground, Ingrezwado, Marna, Siolim, Bardez, Goa. During the raid one accused person namely Shoaib Ansari s/o Nurul Ansari, age 31 yrs, Occ Waiter, R/o Flat No 104, 1′ Floor, Casa Siolim, Vaddy, Goa, to Nizampur, Bhadohi, Tehsil-Gyanpur, Sant Ravidas…

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane expressed helplessness in controlling rates in private hospitals. Speaking to reporters, Rane on Friday said that he cannot control rates in private hospitals beyond a point. *Private hospital rates were prepared by independent committee, rates are now sent again to CM, CM will take a decision,” Rane said. Rane also said that Private hospitals have to function and he can’t control rates of Private hospital beyond a point. “Every bed is important to us and we are also looking at having more beds in South Goa hospital,” he said.

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said that the state government would revise the rates of private hospitals for COVID 19 treatment set by the independent committee. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane following the backlash from public and the opposition had earlier today said that capping of private hospital rates for COVID-19 was resubmitted for review. “I only had spoken to Health Minister Vishwajit Rane regarding the private hospitals file. The rates for treatment of COVID at private hospitals set by the independent committee would be revised by the government,” said CM Dr Pramod Sawant The Goa government recently capped the…

PANJIM: In a first, 8 beaches of India have been recommended for the coveted ‘Blue Flag’ International eco-label by an independent national jury composed of eminent environmentalists & scientists. However, Goa’s Miramar Beach has failed to make it to the top eight. Blue Flag beaches are considered the cleanest beaches of the world. The eight beaches are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman And Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri beach in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden beach of Odisha and Radhanagar beach in Andaman and Nicobar. The Union Environment Ministry had selected 12 beaches in India to…

FC Goa is delighted to announce the arrival of Phrangki Buam from Shillong Lajong. The 19-year-old midfielder has signed a three-year contract with the Gaurs. Making his senior debut on the national stage in the 2018/19 season of the I-League, the youngster went on to become an instant hit. He scored 6 goals for Shillong in that campaign, which made him the third-highest Indian goalscorer in the league and the highest for Lajong. Speaking to fcgoa.in after completing the transfer, Buam said, “Well, it’s an absolute honour for me to join FC Goa. I’m happy and excited. There is real…

PANJIM: Goa today reported 596 new Covid postive cases. While there 470 recoveries and 8 deaths. As per DHS bulletin, the state reported 8 deaths 5 of whom were in the 51 years and below age group succumbed to Covid-19 in Goa in the last 24-hours. This takes the death toll of Goa to 335. Moreover, the 28-year-old woman from Querim-Sattari who died due to Covid yesterday was not suffering from any other comorbid conditions. She was admitted to the Hospital the day before i.e. on Sept 16. Further, a 30-year-old man from Valpoi, 30-year-old man from Navelim Salcete, 48-year-old man…