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Goemkarponn Desk DELHI: The Central Government has directed the State Pollution Control Boards across Country not to grant consent to operate (COP) or Consent to Establish (CTE) to a project, unless it has valid prior environment clearance. “Prior Environmental Clearance is a statutory requirement for project/activities covered in the schedule of the EIA Notification 2006, issued.under section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,” the order by MoEF states. The ministry also has said that obtaining the consents under Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & Air (Prevention& Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 is mandatory for all industrial…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: The Excise Department today has intercepted a truck at the Patradevi Checkpost carrying illegal liquor worth Rs 12 lakhs into Maharashtra According to police, the truck bearing number MH 16 CC 8200 was intercepted at the checkpoint. During checking, it was found that the truck was carrying 330 cases of Indian made foreign liquor and Beer boxes, which is in value of Rs 12,14880. The police said that the above case was booked today at 7:30 am on Excise check post-Patradevi Pernem Goa under Excise InspectorAmol Harwalkar, Salil Volvoikar Excise Sub Inspector. Dilip Tilve Excise Guard. Nilesh…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Cashew Feni Distillers and Bottlers Association (GCFDBA) has hailed the notification of the Goa Feni Policy, 2021. Speaking at the media conference held in the city on Thursday, Gurudatta Bhakta, President, GCFDBA, said. “On behalf of the stakeholders of the cashew feni industry. We would like to express our gratitude to Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant for initiating the ‘Goa Feni Policy, 2021. The notification of the feni policy in the state will lead to rapid intervention and essential improvements which will positively impact the feni industry as a whole.” Bhakta also expressed his gratitude…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: Stating that the stalemate on the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) is largely due to the arrogance of the Environment Minister and the plot to sell out Goa’s coastline to crony capitalists and coal lobby under pressures from the BJP Delhi leadership, Congress leadr Amit Patkar said that this stands out as the major sin of Nilesh Cabral against Goa and Goans. Hinting that there is no pardon for such a sin as the CZMP damage would be irreparable and irreversible, Patkar exhorted the Minister to protect the interests of Goa and Goans and respect the demands…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Social Welfare has informed that the Government has implemented the scheme viz. “ex gratia financial assistance to the family of the victim of Covid -19 under which one-time financial assistance of Rs. 2,00.000/- is given to the family of the victim of Covid – 19. The applicant has to submit a medical certificate in the prescribed proforma issued by the concerned hospitals where the victim expired due to Covid -19. The medical report should have a reference of the RTPCR / RAT report of any authorised LAB OF ICMR. It has come to the…

Goemkarponn desk NAVELIM: The first stage of the All India Masters Ranking Badminton Tournament for age brackets of 55 plus to 75 plus age concluded at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor stadium at Navelim, Goa with Maya Chawat (3 Golds), Mohammad Ali Baig (2 Golds), Olga D’ Costa (2 Golds), Beena Shetty (2 Golds), Geeta Negi (2 Golds + 1 Silver), Dr Satish Kudchadkar (1 Gold + 2 Silvers), Dr Sicletica Rebello (2 Golds + 1 Bronze) and Perpetua Jaques (1 Gold + 1 Silver) being some of the outstanding performers during the tournament. Goa added to their list of medals…

Offers a year-long Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription along with the assured benefits throughout the year Adds another variant to its flagship Rewards123 account to offer value to its premium customers. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Subsequent to the launch of its flagship Rewards123 savings account, Airtel Payments Bank today announced the launch of Rewards123Plus digital savings account variant. In addition to the assured benefits on different types of digital transactions, it also offers a one-year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription. Customers can digitally open or upgrade to Rewards123Plus through the banking section on the Airtel Thanks app. The process is simple and can…