16,039 sqr mtr more area ‘corrected’ from natural cover and paddy fields to settlement zones using provisions under TCP Act
Digital Goa, June 9 – Town & Country Planning Department has ‘corrected’ zone of 16,039 sqr mtr area at 4 different locations in Goa from paddy fields and natural cover to settlement zone in Regional Plan 2021 using provisions under 17(2) of TCP Act. A notification to this effect was issued by the department today. 10,100 m2 at Assagao...
Tourism Dept invites EOI from private players for operation of tourism activities
Digital Goa, June 10 - Department of Tourism, Government of Goa has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from private players for introduction and operation of various tourism activities in Goa. Agencies/individuals interested in applying are expected to submit their duly filled application with complete information by July 11, 2023 up to 5.30 pm. Details are available on https://eprocure.goa.gov.in /www.goatourism.gov....
Goa Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023 notified; aims to grant industry status to the sector
Digital Goa, June 9 – Goa govt today notified the Goa Logistics and Warehousing Policy, 2023. The core objectives of the policy is creation of an ecosystem for logistics players by creating opportunities in warehousing and container logistics by using intrinsic strengths of the state in terms of port, airport, rail, and road network connecting to other parts of...
Advance of Southwest Monsoon after its onset on mainland yesterday
Digital Goa, June 9 – After the onset of monsoon on the mainland yesterday, the conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, remaining parts of Kerala, some more parts of Tamil Nadu, some parts of Karnataka and some more parts of southwest, Central & northeast Bay of Bengal and...
Anjuna Panchayat issues notices to 175 structures falling under CRZ/NDZ
Digital Goa, June 10 – Anjuna-Caisua Panchayat today issued a public notice to owners or occupants of 175 structures in Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ)/ No Development Zone(NDZ) area, asking them to produce documents such as construction licence or permission issued if any by the Panchayat to determine the legality of the structures as per Section 66 of Goa Panchayat Raj...
Govt asks schools to take a break tomorrow in view of extreme heat
Digital Goa, June 9 – Directorate of Education today issued an order declaring tomorrow, June 10 as holiday for all schools and higher secondary’s in Goa in view of extreme heat due to delay in arrival of monsoons in Goa. “Due to extreme heat and delay of the monsoons in the state it is decided by the competent authority...
What we need to know about Vehicle Scrapping Policy, 2023
If you own vehicles manufactured before 2008, it is crucial that you read this article carefully. The Government of Goa recently notified the Vehicle Scrapping Policy of Goa 2023 with the objective of removing polluting and unfit vehicles from Goan roads. All vehicles in service for over 15 years to be scrapped Under this policy, all vehicles that have...
Whatsapp chatbot to help citizens report plastic dumps
Digital Goa, June 8 – A Whatsapp based chatbot has been launched in by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Goa to allow citizens to report plastic dumps in the state. To report the dumps citizens have to simply type ‘plastic’ and send it to WWF’s WhatsApp number, 7498982409.
Ahmednagar native arrested from Mumbai for duping nearly 100 people on pretext of providing jobs abroad
Digital Goa, June 8 – A person from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra has been arrested by Old Goa police for allegedly duping nearly 100 people in Goa on the pretext of giving them jobs abroad. Based on a complaint by one of the victim job aspirant, Old Goa police registered a case on June 3 against Gaikwad and another accused Savio...
Police probing suicide angle in Bihar lady death case at Calangute
Digital Goa, June 6 – Calangute police released details about the death of lady from Bihar whose dead body was found at Calangute today morning. The deceased Sanjana Kumari from Patna was found lying dead in rented room at Dongarpur, Naikwaddo, Calangute. Police informed that she was staying in the rented room with her boyfriend, 26-year-old Amender Kumar who...
