Centre scraps ‘no detention’ policy for Classes 5, 8
Dec 23- The central government has officially ended the "no-detention" policy for Classes 5 and 8, allowing schools to hold back students who fail to clear year-end exams. A gazette notification dated December 16, 2024, titled Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2024, grants state governments the authority to conduct regular exams and retain students...
With 1271 sq km recorded forest area, Goa’s 34.33 percent area is covered by forest says latest report
Dec 22 - Goa’s total recorded forest area stands at 1271 sq km which is 34.33 percent of the total geographical area of the state. The India State of Forest Report 2023 prepared by Forest Survey of India of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change was released today in New Delhi. According to the report, Goa has 755...
Goa leveraging PPPs to implement advanced technologies for TB elimination
Dec 22- Goa is leveraging PPPs to implement advanced technologies, including AI-powered X-ray screening and NAAT machines for early detection of Tuberculosis. As part of nationwide ‘100 days of TB elimination’ campaign targeted campaigns are being taken up in vulnerable areas with involvement of influential personalities and active resident participation via the Nikshay Mitra initiative, informed Health Minister Vishwajeet...
17 persons booked for unauthorised entry at high risk waterfall at Sattari
Dec 22- Around 17 persons have been booked for unauthorised entry at a high risk waterfall at Sattari which has been banned for public use by the Forest Dept. Complaint has been filed against 17 persons from two groups who had gone to the Jalavani waterfall inside the Mhadei Wildlife sanctuary at Sattari.
Now, Hasapur Temple Committee bans muslim vendors in annual fair
Dec 22 - The temple committee at Hasapur-Pernem has decided not to allow Muslims to set up stall during the annual fair of the temple. According to the committee members of the temple, the decision is taken to express solidarity with the nation wide movement. It may be noted that the temple committee of Shree Shantadurga Fatarpekarin Devasthan, Fatorpa...
Lifesaving AEDs now mandatory for residential complexes with 50 or more units
Dec 20- On the backdrop of rising instances of heart related ailments in Goa, the State govt has made it mandatory for large residential complexes to have automatic defibrillator. Every residential complex consisting of 50 or more flats/units will have to provide space for provision of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) which are to be strategically located and easily accessible...
Finalise pending applications for regularisation of unauthorised constructions by March 2025, authorities told
Dec 20 - Goa government has directed Deputy Collectors and the concerned agencies to finalise the pending applications received for regularisation of unauthorised constructions by March 2025. Govt on Dec 13 has issued a detailed Standard operating procedure(SOP) in this regards for simplification of procedures under the Goa Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction Act. Applications related to houses of tenants...
Rs 10,000 Crore sought for Goa during Pre-Budget Meeting: CM
Dec 20 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to allocate nearly Rs 10,000 crore for various developmental and ecological projects during a pre-budget meeting held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Among the key demands, Sawant highlighted the need for Rs 500 crore to revive Khazan farming. He also sought Rs 5,000 crore for the...
Guirim resident arrested for stabbing hotel receptionist with knife
Dec 20- A 30-year-old Guirim resident has been arrested by Mapusa police in yesterday’s hotel receptionist stabbing case. The accused is identified as Swanand Kasabe, a native of Maharashtra presently residing at Guirim. Kasabe allegedly stabbed Sandesh Padloskar, receptionist of a hotel at Morod-Mapusa allegedly after altercation over giving a room to him and his woman friend.
Amit Naik’s bail plea adjourned; referred to IPHB for mental health assessment and treatment
Dec 20 - Bail plea of suspended IRBn constable Amit Naik has been adjourned by JMFC Panaji to Saturday. Naik has been referred by GMC to IPHB for mental health assessment and treatment. Naik had tried to commit suicide in the lockup by consuming floor cleaner. He was arrested for allegedly assisting notorious land scam accused Suleiman alias Siddique...
