GOA: CM PROPOSES TO INCREASE DURATION OF SITTING OF HOUSE FROM NEXT YEAR
Panaji (Goa): Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today announced to extend the duration of functioning of the State Legislative Assembly to 40-45 days annually, from the coming year onwards. “From Budget session onwards, the duration of the sitting of the House for the year will be 40-45 days minimum,” Parrikar told reporters at the sidelines of his birthday celebration. The Budget session…
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GOA: INDIA’S FIRST ‘FOOD SAFETY ON WHEEL’ VAN LAUNCHED IN GOA
Panaji (Goa): Country’s first ever ‘Food Safety on Wheel’ mobile laboratory was launched in Goa today by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. As part of central sector scheme for strengthening the food testing system in the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rolled out the scheme of mobile food testing laboratory called ‘Food Safety…
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GOA: GOVT COMES TO RESCUE OF STRANDED KERALA FISHERMEN AT GOA COAST
Panaji (Goa): The State government came to rescue of several fishermen with their trawlers from Kerala, who were stranded at Mormugao Port after impact of Ockhi cyclone. The South Goa district collector through Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) provided the trawlers with fuel so as to enable them to move back to Kerala. Government of Kerala had approached…
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IPB WITHDRAWS PERMISSIONS GRANTED TO 13 PROJECTS IN CRZ
Panaji (Goa) In a major setback to 13 investment project proponents, the Investment Promotion Board (IPB) chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today withdrew the in-principle approvals granted to their projects in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas. Goa Tourism Development Corporation’s (GTDC) ambitious ropeway project from Panjim- Regis Magos, marina project proposed at Sancoale in Mormugao by M/s…
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GOA GOVERNOR INSISTS ON PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING
Panaji (Goa): Often vocal about women and social issues, Goa Governor Mridula Sinha has emphasized on pre-marital counseling to educate the present generation on the importance of marriage. “Pre-marital counseling has become a norm in society. It is essential to educate our youth of their rights and responsibilities missing out of the relationship of marriage. A healthy and happy family life…
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ADVOCATE DEPOSES BEFORE CRIME BRANCH IN SEX SCANDAL CASE
Panaji (Goa): After having failed to appear before the Crime Branch (CB) on Thursday, Advocate Aires Rodrigues deposed this morning in connection with the sexual harassment probe against him. The investigation officer has summoned him again on Monday for further questioning. “I am very confident that through a free and fair…
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GOA FORWARD LEADERS SHOULD NOT GET FOOLED BY GOVERNMENT ON THE ISSUE OF POWER OF ATTORNEY IN NRI LAND MATTERS: SHANTARAM NAIK
Mr Shantaram Naik ex-M.P. and Goa PCC President said in a statement issued today that the Goa Government should examine the legality of issue whether a sub-registrar will be legally entitled to insists on personal presence of a party for execution of a deed of transfer as law stands today, and also, whether any amendment to concerned law…
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GOA: ONCOLOGY TEAM FROM MANIPAL HOSPITAL PERFORMS FIVE SURGERIES ON LIFELINE EXPRESS TRAIN
Panaji (Goa): It was a unique experience for the team of Oncology from Manipal Hospital, who performed five cancer surgeries on Lifeline Express, India’s hospital-on-train, which is first-of-its-kind in the world, launched in 1991. A team of five led by Dr Shekhar Salkar performed surgeries on the patients from Kumta in Karnataka, last month. The surgeries that were conducted include…
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GOA: 100-BEDDED ESI HOSPITAL MARGAO TO BE OPERATIONAL BY MONTH END- MINISTER
Panaji (Goa): The new 100-bedded hospital under Employees State Insurance (ESI) scheme for South Goa district to be thrown open by this month end; Minister for Labour Rohan Khaunte announced today. Khaunte, who visited the site today held a review meeting with the Director, Administration Sabaji Shetye and others in connection with the ongoing work of the ESI Hospital.
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GOA: TRANSPORT DEPT SPECIAL DRIVE TO CRACK DOWN ON PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLES USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE
Panaji (Goa): The State Transport Department has launched a special check drive against the motor vehicles, registered as private, but are used for commercial purposes illegally. The department has directed special check drive against motor vehicles which are registered as Non Transport vehicle but are operating the same, illegally as taxis, taxis (yellow/black as well as tourist taxis). The…
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