Health Bulletin: 85 new COVID-19 positive cases, 52 patients recovered, 768 active cases, total deaths 765, COVID deaths reported today 2, samples tested 1875, positivity rate 4.53% | Goa govt passes controversial amendments to the Lokayukta Act amidst chaos, institution of Lokayukta has been reduced to a paper tiger with these amendments, alleges opposition | CM Sawant says capital expenditure was less due to pandemic; Goa only state which has taken less loan compared to other states, have not crossed Rs 2500 Cr loan, have taken Rs 2300 Cr, finance dept tapping maximum union govt schemes, next financial year w | CM Sawant admits in House that Karnataka has illegally diverted water from Mhadei river, says govt has already filed contempt petition before SC; matter to come up for hearing before SC in next 15-20 days, will not compromise on Mhadei at any cost, if nee | Goa has vigorously & single-mindedly explored all avenues, legal and administrative to safeguard its legitimate interests in the Mhadei basin, no efforts have been spared in pursuing its objectives, constant vigil has been mainta | Heated arguments in House of Mhadei river dispute issue,Vijai charges govt of selling Mhadei to Karnataka, says govt doesn’t want to discuss important issues | Heated discussion in House on Sonsodo garbage issue; CM Sawant assures to call high powered committee meeting by 10th February to discuss on sonsodo garbage plant, says govt will take decision on plant after meeting; Waste Management Min Michael Lobo pro | Ponda MLA Ravi Naik claims beautification works of Kranti Maidan was done without following proper procedures, raises doubts on appointed consultant, demands inquiry into matter; CM Sawant says he will look into the matter, govt will take renovation works | CM Sawant meets former CM & senior Congress leader Pratapsingh Rane to wish him on his birthday, Rane is currently recuperating after being infected with Covid-19 | BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade summons Michael Lobo over his statements against former CM late Manohar Parrikar; Lobo has assured not to make such statements in future, Lobo has realised his mistake:Tanavade
