PANJIM: Benaulim MLA Churchill Alemao and his wife Fatima Alemao have been readmitted in Manipal Hospital with high fever and difficulty in talking last night. Alemao, who was found positive along with his wife for the COVID infection, was discharged from the Manipal Hospital on Friday and was advised for home isolation for a period of 10 days. Dr Shekhar Salkar, from Manipal hospital where Alemao is being treated, said that his condition is fine. Many politicians from across the state have tested positive for Covid-19 over the last few days. MP Shripad Naik, Former deputy chief minister Ramkrishna Dhavalikar…
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MARGAO: South Goa district Collector Ajit Roy said that the state government stopped making it mandatory to obtain entry permits and transit passes months ago and at present only requires individuals to reveal their Covid-19 status. As per the order, an entrant who wishes to travel to the state will hold a Covid 19 test report which is valid for 48 hours from the date of test upon which the concerned person will have to move for home isolation for a period of 14 days. The central government has lifted all restrictions on passenger and goods’ movement for both inter-state and…
Reacting to allegations made by Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has rejected the claim saying he has not met Kapil Jhaveri on his birthday. “In continuation with the Press Note dated 17th August 2020 by this office, wherein it was stated that the photograph of Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant with Mr Kapil Jhaveri was taken during a courtesy call by the Bollywood Actor. It has come to light that Hon’ble MLA Rohan Khaunte has in a press conference stated that the said call on took place on 24th April 2020, on the birthday of…
Panjim: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) Mayor Uday Madkaikar said that he is firm on the decision not to renew the trade licences of offshore casino vessels, anchored in River Mandovi. Madkaikar told reporters that the CCP has decided not to renew the trade licence of the offshore casinos and it is firm on its decision. The licences were due for renewal after March 31. The off shore casinos are shut since March due to covid pandemic. Madkaikar said that taxi operators and hotilers had approached him requesting that the renewal be granted for a period of…
Nine more persons lost their lives to the COVID19 disease as the toll mounts to 157 in the State on Tuesday. The day also reported 392 new cases and 315 recoveries. As per DHS a 52 years Male from Dharbandora, 49 years Female from Mangoor Hill- Vasco, 52 years Male from Pernem, admitted at Goa Medical College & Hospital, with co-morbid conditions expired yesterday, 70 years Male from Pernem, admitted at Goa Medical College & Hospital, with co-morbid conditions expired today. 73 years Male from Merces, admitted at Goa Medical College & Hospital, expired today. 73 years Male from Borim,…
Panjim: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) will conduct the supplementary examination for Class X students from September 15. The examination to be held across 11 centers will conclude on September 22. The practical examination will be held on September 24. “The stranded students, due to lockdown and unable to answer the examination from May 21 to June 6, may also appear for the examination as a one-time measure,” the circular stated The circular also mentioned that the students, who have already cleared the Board examination but desire to improve their subject scores can also register…
Panjim: Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte today released evidence exposing link of disgraced Bollywood actor Kapil Jhaveri, involved in Vagator Rave party case, with BJP leaders. During a press conference, Khaunte pointed out the link between Jhaveri, one Gurmeet Singh, Chandrakant Bhoje Patil and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar. Khaunte said that Jhaveri, Singh and Patil are directors cum partners of GKP Services Pvt Ltd and Angel Investors. Patil is also director of Sarvodya Global Sports Pvt Ltd, with one of the director is BJP Sanvordem Mandal president Vilas Dessai. Patil is also director of Shantiveer Enterprises Pvt Ltd, the…