NEWS UPDATES
CM Sawant says govt is trying to bring transparency in General Administration Department, govt to shift GAD office from SPACES building to govt housing board building, govt to save around Rs 1.5 Cr; Commercial tax dept has begun raiding defaulters, now recoveries will be done effectively, no one in the past did this
Heated arguments between Panaji MLA Babush Monserrate and Dy Min Babu Ajgaonkar over Panaji Swimming pool issue, Monserrate says it's been two years since he became MLA and swimming pool is still in bad shape, challenges Ajgaonkar to complete swimming pool work within 6 months time
If my people want I will be there: Senior Congress leader Pratapsingh Rane on contesting upcoming assembly elections
GPCC President Girish Chodankar says party has not held any primary discussion on an alliance with anyone for the upcoming Goa Assembly elections, high command will take a decision on an alliance after taking local leaders into confidence, Goa Forward Party is in a hurry
Health Bulletin: 81 new COVID-19 positive cases, 127 patients recovered, 1082 active cases, total deaths 3142, Covid deaths reported today 2, samples tested today 4210 patients discharged from hospital 24, positivity rate 1.92%
Goa reports 2 COVID related deaths, 1 death at GMC, 1 death at Pvt hospital in North Goa (Redkar hospital)
Chaos in assembly over Benaulim minor girls rape case; Churchill claims influential person called SP to save accused persons, Vijai alleges political involvement in trying to save the accused, refuses to name politician
Ruckus in assembly over suspension of rules of the Procedure of Conduct of the Business of the House with regards to general discussion on Budget 2021-22, United Opposition rushes to well of house,Speaker Rajesh Patnekar adjourns house till 2:30pm
CM Sawant informs house that govt will file its say before Supreme Court on CEC's recommendation on three linear projects, says CEC has raised objections on Tamnar & double-tracking project