The District Magistrate, South Goa has reconstituted the Enforcement Squads for effective implementation of the illicit drug/ Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 for all talukas of South Goa. The Enforcement Squads are directed to take action on illicit tobacco products which are in circulation without paying taxes including other sections under COTPA Act, 2003. The Enforcement Squads consist of Mamlatdar, Joint Mamlatdars, Executive Magistrates of the respective talukas, PSIs attached to concerned Police Stations, Sanitary Inspector of Health and Member of NGO GOACAN/Voluntary Health Association of…
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Panaji – The tall claims made by Union Jal Shakti ministry that Goa is the first state in the Country to provide 100% tap water connections has once again turned out to be a “Jumala” with People in Mapuca & surrounding areas facing acute water shortage with taps going completely dry for more than 30 days charged Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat. This situation of water shortage has also shown the importance of protecting our Lifeline Mhadei. All the Goan’s must stand united to oppose any attempts to divert even a drop of water from Mhadei stated Digambar Kamat. I…
PANJIM: Supporting the farmers agitation, Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai said that Farmers have awakened the collective consciene of the nation. “Like Railway Strike of 1974 that dislodged a majority central government like today, it is the farmers who have sent clear message to the Opposition in India, that needs to unite for our common voice of democracy,” said Sardesai He said that in Goa there is a special significance to the Bharat Bandh as this is a government that refuses to listen to the people and asserts its fake majority rulings on us. Meanwhile, Sardesai said that we…
PANJIM: GVK EMRI EMT Chiranjeevi and her team successfully delivered a baby girl early morning enroute to Goa Medical College. The baby was given pre-hospital care by 108 team. “GVK EMRI 108 has always been one step ahead in saving lives. I would like to congratulate the team for their commendable efforts,” said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane
PANJIM: Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte has said that Rs 100 crore are being spend for celebrating 60th Liberation Day while Balrath Employees are shorn of salary for last two months. “100 cr celebrations for Goa Liberation Day, while Balrth employees are shorn of salary for 2 months,” said Khaunte He further said that Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has mastered the art of ignoring peoples problem while glorifying BJP propaganda.
PANJIM: History was made at SOTTO Goa today as doctors for the first time harvested organs from a deceased donar last night. This is the first ever attempt made by GMC for organ Donation and Transplantation. The donated kidneys shall be transplanted to two recipients as per the sequential order in the SOTTO registry. “History was made at SOTTO Goa, Truly a proud moment for the people of the state of Goa, “ said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane
PANJIM: With unions holding Bharat Bandh today in protest to the farms laws did not see any much impact in Goa, as all schools, business activities and other establishments functioned as normal. Also public transport and other essential servies also have been functioning normaly. The Bharat Bandh has been called by farmers’ associations in India, who are protesting outside the national capital against the three laws passed by the Central government recently. Sawant said that the three laws were in the interest of the farmers. “The laws will help the farmers get a better price for their produce,” Sawant said.