Govt to QR code drinking water tankers; GPS tracking devices made mandatory
Digital Goa, July 20 – Goa govt has mandated that all the water tankers supplying potable water in the State for drinking purposes only are to be mandatorily registered with Public Works Department. Each registered water tanker will be issued an Online Registration Certificate and a QR code by PWD, which is to be prominently displayed/pasted on the water...
Financial Assistance for refilling of LPG Cylinder Scheme finally notified
Digital Goa, July 20 – Goa govt has notified that “The Chief Minister’s Financial Assistance for refilling of LPG Cylinder Scheme, 2023”. Under this scheme financial assistance of an amount of Rs. 275 per month will be provided to the beneficiaries by cash transfer directly to the beneficiary Head of Family. This amounts to compensation towards cost of 3...
Farmers to get subsidy upto Rs 5 lakh to purchase drones for farming
Digital Goa, July 20 – Farmers in the state will be provided with a top up subsidy of upto Rs one lakh to purchase “Kisan Drone” for spraying Pesticides & Soil & Crop nutrients. This subsidy will be in addition to 40% of the cost limited to Rs 4 lakhs whichever is less provided by Center’s Agriculture Mechanization Scheme....
Four years after coming into force, Goa yet to comply with 3 imp provisions of RPwD Act
Digital Goa, July 20 – The State of Goa is yet to comply with three of the 13 mandatory provisions under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 as on May 11, 2023, informed affidavit submitted by the Union Government in the Supreme Court. The Act came into force in Goa after it was notified in Sept...
My statement on Atal Setu corruption was twisted by media: Govind Gaude
Digital Goa, July 20 - Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude today said that the statement that there was also corruption in Atal Setu was wrongly attributed to him and his original statement was twisted by a section of media and some people. “I have been misquoted on this statement as I have never said that”, he added. Gaude...
Crime branch seized unlicensed explosive used for quarrying; arrests two accused
Digital Goa, July 20 - Crime Branch caught van carrying illegal explosives for allegedly using in quarrying at Dharbandora-Sanvordem junction last night. Two persons – Bhujang Khatvkar (age 32 yrs) and Talak (age 35 years) both from Guddemol, Sanvordem were arrested red handed with 6 boxes containing 1200 geletin sticks and 300 electronic detonators in the van. According to...
Only 33% Smart City works worth Rs 335 crore completed so far
Digital Goa, July 20 – Only 33 % of the Smart city works worth Rs 335 crore have been completed so far, informed CM Pramod Sawant today on the floor of the House. Irked over opposition repeatedly referring to Panaji as Stupid city, Sawant claimed that Panaji will start looking like a Smart City once all projects are 100...
Goa govt will urge center to refrain from diverting existing international flights from Dabolim to Mopa says CM
Digital Goa, July 19 – Goa govt will urge the center not to give permissions to any airlines to divert existing international flights from Dabolim to Mopa, informed CM Pramod Sawant on the floor of the house. Incidentally, Air India and Indigo Airlines have diverted their existing international flights from London and Abu Dhabi respectively from Dabolim to Mopa....
115 murders registered in Goa in last 3.5 years
Digital Goa, July 19 - In the last three-and half years, from Jan 2020 to June 2023, Goa saw a total of 115 murder cases. This information was given in a written reply by CM Pramod Sawant to a question raised in the assembly over incidents involving serious crimes such as drug-related offences, murders and shootings. During the period,...
Drishti lifeguards to be posted at waterfalls : Rane
Digital Goa, July 19 - Forest Department is coordinating with the Drishti team to post lifeguards at waterfalls inside protected areas, guiding people during the trek. The number of guards required, based on the risk level assessed by the department of each waterfall, has already been shared with Drishti, informed Forest Minister Vishwajeet Rane. The department has opened 15...
