10 % non-salary, maintenance grants scheme proposed for Konkani & Marathi schools
Digital Goa, May 24 – Goa govt is slated to introduce a new scheme for Konkani and Marathi schools wherein 10% non-salary, maintenance grants will be given for these schools subject to availability of funds with the Education department. The earlier scheme of Rs 400 per student per month started under Education Medium Policy was discontinued during covid pandemic.
Fish vendors sell fish in front of Mormugao Municipality in protest
Digital Goa, May 24 – Perturbed over inaction by the authorities regarding their demand of action on wholesale and roadside fish sellers, the retail fish vendors from Vasco resorted to a novel method of protest today. They started sale of fish right in front of Mormugao Municipality building. Stating that their businesses are badly affected, they said they would...
Cost of delayed and uncompleted GSUDA & Urban Development projects to be recovered from concerned officers says Rane
Digital Goa, May 24 - If projects of Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) and the Urban Development Ministry are not completed or exceed the allotted timeline, money will be recovered from the concerned officers monitoring the project. “Such a decision will be taken by GSUDA in the next meeting,” informed Urban Development Minister Vishwajeet Rane. GSUDA is under...
NEP to be implemented at Higher education level from academic year 2023-24: GU Vice Chancellor
Digital Goa, May 25 – National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will be implemented at the Higher Education level in Goa from this academic year, announced Goa University vice-chancellor Harilal B Menon today. NEP will be implemented for First Year degree students this academic year and present second and third year degree classes will go on as per old pattern....
Smart City work is ‘substandard’ alleges Panaji MLA Babush
Digital Goa, May 24 – Panaji MLA Babush Monserrate today alleged that the ongoing Smart City work is of ‘substandard’ quality. “I feel substandard work is being carried out as far as Smart City is concerned in main Panaji,” he said. “I am not interfering because consultants are there. There is one consultant who has been paid Rs 8...
High fare keeps passengers away from Goa Taxi App launched by Goa govt
Digital Goa, May 24- People are not opting for Goa government’s Goa Taxi App as the rates prescribed are high as compared to other operators like Goa Miles, said Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho. He said the rates cannot be tweaked and made lesser as issues will be raised during the time of audit.
Rajasthan duo held with narcotic drugs worth Rs 14.52 lakh at Farmagudi
Digital Goa, May 24 – Two persons from Rajasthan have been arrested with drugs worth Rs 14.52 lakh from Farmagudi in late night raid by Ponda police. The accused identified as 56-year-old Budharam Bishnoi and 46year-old Jagdish Bishnoi were found in illegal possession of 99.66 grams of psychotropic drugs suspected to be MDMA and 48.55 grams of psychotropic drugs...
Several labourers injured in goods carrier rickshaw self-accident at Gavndalim
Digital Goa, May 24 – Several labourers sustained minor injuries in goods carrier rickshaw self-accident at Gavndalim, near Old Goa. The accident occurred today morning near the Gavndalim railway crossing, when the rickshaw was carrying labourers to their place of work. The vehicle fell down sideways, allegedly due to rash and negligent driving by the driver. The injured were...
Goa Logistic and Warehouse policy 2023 gets Cabinet nod
Digital Goa, May 24- Cabinet today approved the Goa Logistic and Warehouse policy 2023. The policy aims to create logistic activities in the state, informed CM Pramod Sawant. 20% of the land in IDC has been allocated for logistic purposes. These activities can be taken up under Gati Shakti Plan, Sawant informed.Other cabinet decisions▪️ 3410 sqr mtr land in...
Cabinet nod for KTC to take private buses on board
Digital Goa, May 24- State cabinet today approved the ‘Mhaji Bus’ scheme, wherein private buses would be taken on board by Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited(KTCL). The scheme would be implemented on few routes like Canacona-Panaji, Pernem-Panaji, Savordem-Panaji etc to begin with, informed CM Pramod Sawant. All private buses operating on the selected routes will come under the ambit of...
