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Goa will buy 150MW power to stop load-shedding: Ramkrishna Dhavalikar

PANAJI: Power minister Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar said on Monday that the state government would purchase around 150 megawatts of additional power to stop load-shedding in industrial estates. Dhavalikar said that if the state does not purchase power before April 30, all industries operating in Goa will face problems.

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Goa: In Vishwajit Rane’s TCP reforms, deemed approvals & online file tracking

PANAJI: Town and country planning minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday announced a slew of reforms in the department, including an online file tracking system from May 1, deemed approvals for commercial and residential projects after 21-45 days, and approval of building plans by empanelled architects for constructions with built-up area…

The Times of India

Goa minister hints at fresh ODPs; 16B cases under scanner

PANAJI: In the backdrop of rampant irregularities in the outline development plan process and Section 16B approvals, town and country planning (TCP) minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday announced that all approvals would be put under the scanner for discrepancies. Rane said he would not hesitate to suspend or scrap ODPs…

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With six new infections, positivity rate up at 1.8%

Panaji: Goa reported six Covid-19 cases and four recoveries on Monday. The case positivity rate rose to 1.8% which was less than 1% over the past several days. The active caseload rose to 19, which was 17 on Sunday.

The Times of India

‘CM must take responsibility for Goa University ranking’

PANAJI: NSUI Goa unit president Naushad Chowdhari on Saturday said that after jobs, Goan youth will now leave the state in search of good universities.

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Goa: 100 new community health officers to be recruited, says Vishwajit Rane

PANAJI: Health minister Vishwajit Rane has said that the government is looking at increasing the strength of Goa’s health and wellness sector. “We have received a sanction for 100 new community health officers that we will be recruiting,” he said.

The Times of India

Goa govt to source local veggies at new rates

PANAJI: Farmers in the state are set to get a lucrative price for their yield. The directorate of agriculture has started procuring locally grown vegetables from them and have also fixed a new minimum purchase price for the vegetables for this financial year. The new prices supersede the previous prices…

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Will take schemes to every backward village: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

PANAJI: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the minister of social welfare and department officials will visit villages where the number of people belonging to the backward community is more and will help them avail of central and state schemes.

The Times of India

Goa investment board aims to attract funds with social media push

PANAJI: The Goa Investment Promotion Board (IPB) aims to ramp up its social media presence with hopes of improving Goa’s image as an investment destination.

The Times of India

Goa: Helpline, regular visits for disabled under new SOPs

PANAJI: Goa police has extended its senior citizens helpline and SOPs to persons with disabilities (PwDs).

The Times of India

Goa to get normal monsoon this year, say meteorologists

PANAJI: Goa will receive normal monsoon rainfall this year, meteorology experts said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Goa: Active Covid tally at 16, positivity rate at 0.3%

PANAJI: Goa reported a single Covid-19 case on Thursday for the second consecutive day. The state has been recording under ten daily cases for the 12th consecutive day. There have also been nil Covid deaths reported for the past 15 days.

The Times of India

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC look to create history

PANAJI: Mumbai City coach Des Buckingham knows exactly what to expect when his side makes its debut in the AFC Champions League in Riyadh on Friday.

The Times of India

Pramod Sawant retains Home, Finance

Vishwajit Rane has been given crucial Health and Town and Country Planning Portfolios along with Urban Development, Women and Child, and Forest departments

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Goa cop suspended for dereliction of duty

PANAJI: The North Goa superintendent of police (SP) Shobit Saxena suspended a police sub-inspector (PSI) Utkrantrao Desai attached to Panaji police station on the charges of dereliction of duty.

The Times of India

Goa's pvt sector wants Pramod Sawant to stop graft, keep corrupt MLAs out of new cabinet

PANAJI: While congratulating Pramod Sawant for his second term at the helm of the state, industrialists and builders urged Sawant on Wednesday to ensure a corruption-free government. Goa State Industries Association (GSIA) and CREDAI said that former ministers who were involved in corruption or stalling files in lieu of personal…

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Uproar over halt in Panaji ferry service due to casino infra

PANAJI: Hurdles caused by ongoing infrastructure work for a casino and problems due to constricted space to manoeuvre ferry boats onto the Panaji jetty’s ramp triggered protests by commuters on Tuesday. Irked with the irregularity in the frequency of the Panaji to Betim ferry service, commuters marched to the office…

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Sudin Dhavalikar rejects Babush’s MGP-BJP merger idea

PANAJI: Senior MGP leader and Marcaim MLA Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar on Tuesday ruled out BJP Panaji MLA Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate’s suggestion that MGP should merge with BJP if it is interested in being part of the new government.

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Goa: Raj Bhavan joins food bank initiative

PANAJI: Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the governor of Goa, will provide 100 cooked meals once a week to Street Providence’s food bank fridge initiative. These meals will be distributed to homeless people.

The Times of India

Covid: Case positivity down to 0.7%, 9 new infections in Goa

PANAJI: Goa’s Covid-19 case positivity rate reduced to 0.7% on Tuesday with the state recording nine cases against 1,211 tests.

The Times of India

Goan artisans to get Rs 22 crore Goa Haat in Panaji

PANAJI: The decade-long project to build a dedicated market for Goan artisans and self-help groups has got a fresh lease of life with yet another attempt being made to build Goa Haat, a village market along the lines of the Dilli Haat in New Delhi.

The Times of India

Goa: HAL starts construction of Rs 170 crore helicopter repair facility at Honda

PANAJI: More than five years after the foundation stone was laid for the helicopter repair and overhaul facility at Honda in Sattari, construction of the Rs170cr facility has commenced.

The Times of India

Goa: Section of new Zuari bridge to open by May-end

PANAJI: One four-lane section of the new Zuari bridge is finally expected to be ready by April-end, after the project saw a number of hurdles, including difficulties in supply of materials during the pandemic. Officials said that over 90% of the work on the section has been completed and that…

The Times of India

In a first, Goa biodiversity board moots control on tisreo farming

PANAJI: In a significant move to conserve the declining tisreo (clams) and other resources, Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) has recommended only traditional hand-picking methods for their extraction, to be undertaken only by locals in a duly specified season.

The Times of India

Goa: Postal votes help Ravi Naik turn the corner against Bhatikar

PANAJI: Government employees, police personnel and others on polling duty came close to changing the fate of candidates in some constituencies, through their postal ballots

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