Goemkarponn Desk SANVORDEM: Amidst growing opposition to the three linear projects passing through the Mollem protected area, the Goa government has decided to fast-track these projects, which according to them, would give major boost to State’s infrastructure. Speaking during a event organized by the South Western Railways, the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that government will approach the concerned Union Ministries to fast track all the three projects- double tracking of railway line, Tanmar power transmission line and national highway expansion. Sawant said that the three projects are need of the hour and will give major boost to State’s…
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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa today reported 39 new COVID-19 positive cases today. While there 44 recoveries and 0 deaths were reported today. As per DHS bulletin, the active cases now stand at 488, the total death tally as of today is 787. 1051 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The recovery rate is 97.66 %.
Goemkarponn Desk FATORDA: The Fatorda Police have arrested five more accused including criminal Imran Bepari from Kolhapur in the Anwar Sheikh assault case. The accused have been brought back to Goa. As per the police, the five accused namely Imran Bepari (32) r/o Santacruz, Vijay Karbotkar (31) r/o Porvorim, Harshvadhan Saval (37) r/o Mapusa, Sudhan Dcosta (40) r/o Seraulim and Mahinder @ Mayur Tanawade (37) r/o Porvorim were traced to Kolhapur during investigation and according police upon information detained them. Vipul Pattari from Kharebandh had been arrested in the Anwar Sheikh assault case. He is was the second accused held…
MARGAO: The health camp organised for women’s by the BJP Medical cell recieved overwhelming response in Margao. With a vision ‘health at your doorstep’, the Cell has decided to hold similar health camps across all villages and cities. The cell has also decided to hold awareness camps on COVID vaccine across State to encourage people to come forward and get vaccinated. The camp, inaugurated At Damodar temple hall housing board, provided free tests for Bone Mineral Density (BMD) test, random blood sugar test among others. Besides the regular tests, they are also given free consultations and free medicines. Speaking at…
GPCC Vice president Sankalp Amonkar on Sunday hit out at the BJP Government and Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane while alleging that the Chicalim Sub District hospital was being privatized. Stating that BJP was on a mission for privatization against commission, Amonkar said that BJP in Goa and centre were privatizating public sector is being privatized and even farming sectors are not spared . Amonkar said that he was surprised and shocked that BJP has decided to Chicalim cottage hospital government hospital catering to entire mornugao Takuka. ” The Chicalim SDH is being privatized and demarcation is going on and series…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today informed NITI Aayog that Goa is eligible for Rs 1000 crore special assistance for successful implementation of various reforms including One Nation One Ration card system. Sawant today attended the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, virtually. In his speech, the Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for allocation of Rs 300 crore towards 60th Goa Liberation Day celebration. Sawant said that Goa is eligible for Rs 1000 crore special assistance for successful implementation of reforms like…
Goemkaponn Desk PANAJI: Govt has notified sale of Goa Government Stock (Securities) of 10-year tenure for an aggregate amount of Rs. 200.00 crore (Nominal). The proceeds of the loans will be utilized for financing capital expenditure in connection with the development programmes of the Goa govt, states the notification. The auction for the stocks will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, at its Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 on February 23, 2021