NGT DIRECTS 25 MINING LEASEHOLDERS TO APPEAR BEFORE MOEF TO DECIDE ON THE VALIDITY OF EC
Panaji (GOA) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Pune bench has directed 25 mining lease holders, whose leases are in operation without valid environment clearance (EC) to appear before the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) for grant for fresh ECs on September 7. The NGT order passed on August 9 is in connection with implementation of the judgement of…
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CONGRESS WANTS FIR AGAINST CM IN LUCK 7 CASINO VESSEL INCIDENT
Panaji (GOA) Almost a month after MV Lucky 7, the offshore casino vessel drifted at Miramar beach, the Congress party has demanded that an FIR be filed against Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for abetment of criminal negligence that led to the incident. “We demand that an FIR be filed against Parrikar for complete negligence. Those who have abetted the offence…
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AADHAR CARD NOW MANDATORY TO AVAIL BENEFITS OF TRIBAL WELFARE SCHEMES
Panaji (Goa) The State Department of Tribal Welfare has made Aadhar card mandatory for all the beneficiaries availing benefits under various scheme implemented by the department for the welfare of the community. Following instructions issued by the Government of India under section (7) of aadhar Act, 2016, all the applicants are requested to seed their Bank account with aadhar number…
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ECI BANS EXIT POLLS FROM AUGUST 21- 23
Panaji (GOA) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has prohibited conducting any opinion or exit poll in connection with the upcoming by-elections for Panaji and Valpoi assembly constituencies from August 21 to August 23. The elections are scheduled to take place on August 23 and counting on August 28. The campaigning for the election will conclude on August 21 at…
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MY FATHER WILL NOT CONTEST ELECTIONS IN FUTURE; SAYS VISHWAJIT
Panaji (GOA) Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today announced that his father and senior Congress MLA Pratapsingh Rane will not contest the future elections. Rane, BJP candidate for Valpoi by-election, said that in 2022 election, both the constituencies- Valpoi and Poriem, will be ruled by him under BJP. Senior Rane is Congress legislator from Poriem constituency and the longest serving…
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GOA: FISHERY ASSOCIATIONS AND PRIVATE SECTOR JOINTLY LAUNCH FIP
PANAJI (GOA): Six key fishery societies, fishmeal producers and aquatic feed manufacturers today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to support Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) as part of their strong intention to promote sustainability in the supply chain of fisheries and related products along the coastal sate of Goa state and Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The associations and private…
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PLEASE RUSH TO MIRAMAR, LAST FEW HOURS TO CLICK SELFIE WITH CASINO, VESSEL LIKELY TO MOVE TODAY
Miramar (Goa): Today probably could be the last day of the off shore casino ship M V Lucky 7 at Miramar beach where it is grounded for over 20 days. The Golden Globe Hotels Pvt Ltd owned vessel is likely to towed away in the next few hours subject to water tide. According to the Ports Administration, the vessel…
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HC SETS ASIDE CHARGESHEET AGAINST VISHWAJIT RANE
Panaji (Goa) In what could be a major relief for Health Minister Vishwajit Rane ahead of the bypolls, the Goa bench of Bombay High Court has quashed and set aside the charge sheet and the Criminal Proceedings against him. Rane had approached the High Court seeking to quash the charge sheet and criminal proceedings before the JMFC which were…
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AUGUST 23 IS PUBLIC HOLIDAY; ECI ASK VOTERS TO PROVIDE IDENTITY PROOF BEFORE CASTING VOTE
Panaji (GOA) In the wake of by-elections, the State Government has declared August 23- the election day- as a public holiday for the offices situated within the limits of Panaji and 19- Valpoi Assembly Constituencies. Both the constituencies will be going for by-elections on August 23. The counting is scheduled on August 28. The holiday will be paid holiday for the…
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GOA: VARIOUS PROGRAMMES TO MARK INDEPENDENCE DAY
Panaji (GOA) The preparations are in full swing to mark the Independence Day celebration in Goa on August 15. The main state level function will be held in front of the Old Secretariat Panaji at 9.15 am where Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will unfurl the national tri- color and will address the people on the occasion. The Chief Minister will also…
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