Goa govt to disburse December 2024 salaries and allowances on Dec 20
Dec 17- The Goa government has announced that employees, pensioners, and freedom fighters will receive their pay and allowances for December 2024 on December 20, in view of the festive season. As per an order issued by Under Secretary, Finance (Budget-I), salaries and allowances for gazetted and non-gazetted employees, along with pensions for pensioners and freedom fighters, will be...
Chimbel man injured in accident at Dharbandora succumbs
Dec 17- A person from Chimbel who was grievously injured in accident between bike and car at Durgini, Dharbandora yesterday succumbed to injuries today. The deceases in identified as 28-year-old Jafar Sadiq. The accident occurred after the two-wheeler on which he was riding pillion was hit by a car after its driver lost control of the vehicle. His brother...
GMC celebrates birth of first baby born under free IVF initiative
Dec 17- Goa Medical College (GMC) marked a milestone with the birth of the first baby under the Goa government's free IVF treatment program. The baby girl was delivered via caesarean section. Goa is among the few states in India to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for couples, a procedure that can typically cost upto Rs 3...
CM Sawant reviews state’s financial progress ahead of 16th Finance Commission visit
Dec 17- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired a Finance Review Meeting with Secretaries and Heads of Departments (HoDs) to prepare for the upcoming visit of the 16th Finance Commission to Goa. The meeting assessed the financial progress of key departments, revenue generation, departmental expenditure, and ongoing infrastructure projects. Detailed deliberations were held on proposals and demands to be presented...
Public hearing on Thivim private university project on Dec 23
Dec 17 - Goa Industrial Development Corporation(GIDC) will hold public hearing on Monday, Dec 23 to listen to objections and suggestions regarding M/s World Peace University which is slated to come up at Thivim. Only individuals who have already submitted their objections or suggestions to the Directorate of Industries, Trade, and Commerce are to be be allowed to participate...
Kavthankar quizzed for 2 hours by Old Goa police in Suleiman video matter
Dec 17 - Congress leader Sunil Kavthankar appeared before Old Goa police today for investigation in matter related to viral video purportedly of fugitive Suleiman Khan. He was quizzed for around 2 hours. He was accompanied by some Congress and AAP leaders including Valmiki Naik. After coming out of the police station, Kavthankar said he will extend all possible...
Minor girl allegedly kidnapped from Calangute
Dec 16- Father of a minor girl has complained to Police that his daughter was kidnapped by unidentified person from Calangute on December 15, 2024, around 6:30 PM near Newton’s Supermarket, Gaurawado. The complaint states that an unknown person took the girl away from his lawful guardianship. The complaint has been registered under BNS, 2023 and Section 8 of...
Bangalore resident drowns at Morjim Beach
Dec 16 - A 25-year-old Bangalore resident, Varcky George, originally from Kerala, drowned at Morjim Beach while swimming with friends. George was pulled into the sea by strong currents and went missing, while another member of the group was rescued. His body was later washed ashore.
Environmental Public hearing for Iron Ore Benefication Plant at Collem on Jan 22
Dec 16- Environmental Public Hearing for the proposed Iron Ore Benefication Plant at Collem will be held on Jan 22,2025 from 10 am onwards at Shubhgiri Garden and Resort at Shigao Collem, Goa. The Public Hearing is as per Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 2006, with respect to Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant of 0.95 MTPA capacity over an extent of...
Goa govt spending over Rs 300 crore annually on cleanliness: CM
Dec 16- Goa govt is spending over Rs 300 crore annually to keep the state clean, informed CM Pramod Sawant. Hardly any state in India spends that kind of money on cleanliness, he added. Greenery is maintained in 65 to 70 % part of the state while balancing wildlife areas, CZMP, development and livelihood options, claimed Sawant. He added...
