Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has infomred that 17 cases had been registered under the provisions of NDPS Act by Goa Police during the lockdown period from March 23 to July 31, 2020. CM Sawant also informed that the figures are less in comparison to previous year for the same period. “There are total 546 cases pending in the Goa Human Rights Commission till date,” he said In a bid to motivate the Police Officers and staff for outstanding work, CM said that they were awarded cash reward, commendation certificate, DGP insignia, Chief Minister Medal and the…
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Siolim: The residents of Siolim have raised objections to a petrol pump project which is proposed in close proximity of Kirti Vidyalaya school and also a residential area. A joint inspection was called by the Siolim Marna village panchayat in presence of residents and petroleum company on Thursday at the project site. During the inspection, panchayat informed the petroleum company officials that they have received objection from Kirti Vidyalaya School Authorities, Parents Teachers Association and local residents for the said petrol pump project. During the inspection, people pointed that as per Supreme Court guidelines, petrol pump project cannot come up within…
Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Comptroller Auditor General of India has pointed out that the State’s outstanding fiscal liabilities of the State increased by 47 per cent from from 2014 to 2019. The CAG report tabled in the House today said that outstanding fiscal liabilities of the State increased from ₹13,877 crore in 2014-15 to ₹ 20,412 crore at the end of 2018-19. The outstanding liabilities of the State Government at the end of financial year 2018-19 ( 20,412 crore) comprised internal debt of 14,019 crore (69 per cent), public account of 5,192 crore (25 per cent) and loans and advances from Gol of 1,201 crore…
Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the status of COVID vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through a video conference (VC) today. One of the largest such exercise globally, the countrywide COVID19 vaccination programme was launched two weeks back on 16th January 2021 by the Hon. Prime Minister. At the outset, the Union Health Secretary appreciated the exceptional and creditworthy performance of all States and UTs on COVID19 vaccination. Elaborating on the global landmarks crossed by India, he underlined that India is the fastest country to reach not only the one million target but also…
BICHOLIM: A prominent environmentalist and a secretary of the Mhadei Bachao Andolan, Rajendra Kerkar has stated that the CM’s assurance on the floor to take a delegation to the Prime Minister on Mhadai issue will prove meaningless as the dispute is still in the court. “Even before an all party delegation was taken to the central environment minister, Prakash Jawdekar but the issue is still in the court and it is to be heard in the supreme court. Goa, Karnataka and Maharastra has submitted special petitions in the court stating that they are not satisfied with the water share given…
The Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) achieved the milestone by administrating over 1000 health workers with COVID-19 vaccine through seven sessions till today. On Friday, GMC Dean Dr Shivanand Bandekar while today Nodal officer CoVid Dr Jagadish Cacodcar were among those who were vaccinated in the ongoing first phase. HODs, consultants, resident doctors,medical and paramedical students, administrative and clerical staff were among those vaccinated so far.
State BJP is not in favour of contesting Municipal polls on party lines informed BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanawde today. “We have told CM, if possible instead of holding these election on party lines, let them be conducted like earlier, without any party symbol. Finally govt will have to take the decision. Whatever decision the govt takes will be binding on us,” said Tanawade. “BJP will field panel but without party symbol,” said Tanawade. Municipal and CCP polls are to be held in Goa before April 2021.