log on to thegoan.net @thegoanonline FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2024 GOA Suzuki’s power move: Hefty, Toyota-influenced eVitara sets sights on Europe & India REVIEW: BYD eMAX 7 Electric MPV: The premium money saving car Jobs-for-cash: Plaint against Dipashree for duping 45 more PANAJI: A complaint has been filed at the Mardol police station against jobs-forcash mastermind Dipashree Sawant Gawas by a Marcel-based resident, Sandeep Parab, alleging that he and 44 others were cheated of Rs 3.88 crore on the promise of government jobs. According to Parab's advocate, Dipashree had returned Rs 25 lakh to the victims after consistent follow-up. Parab claimed that he had given the money to Dipashree to secure a job for his daughter. Dipashree has been arrested by the police in connection with the scam. Meanwhile, Bicholim police have also registered another jobs-for-cash case against another mastermind Priya Yadav who is presently in their custody. IN SHORT >> Oxel spring inspection to assess environ impact MAPUSA: The Water Resources Department (WRD) is set to conduct a rescheduled site inspection of the natural spring at Oxel in Siolim on Friday, November 8, at 11 am. The inspection, under the directive of the High Court, aims to assess the potential environmental impact of a multi-dwelling construction project located close to the heritage spring.  >> See pg 3 Man dies in Zuari bridge accident PANAJI: A 54-year-old man died in a bike accident on Zuari Bridge on Thursday. The deceased, identified as Anwar Sayyad from Gogol, Margao, was involved in a collision between two bikes. Agacaim police have arrested the other bike rider, who is allegedly responsible for the accident. SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways assets NEW DELHI: In a major development in the Jet Airways insolvency saga, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered its liquidation, forfeiture of Rs 200 crore infused by the successful bidder of the airline and permitted the lenders led by SBI to encash Rs 150 crore performance bank guarantee.  >> See pg 9 WEATHER >> Max: 31 C Min: 24 C Humidity: 65% The Goan E-Paper (Playstore/IOS) 14 pages PRICE ` 10 PANAJI MARGAO GOA VOLUME X, NO. 141 GOA Don’t compare Goa to global hub like Lanka: Tourism dept I SPORTS Jurel’s patience anchors India A amidst top-order collapse Enhancing hormonal health with nutrient-rich foods CENTRES TO COME UP ACROSS 9 TALUKAS THE GOAN I NETWORK CM SAYS 70% OF COASTAL P’YATS FAILED TO MANAGE WASTE; PROPOSES MANDATORY HOUSE TAX, GARBAGE TAX COLLECTION THE GOAN I NETWORK MAPUSA/PANAJI Expressing serious concerns over inadequate waste management in coastal areas, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Thursday that nearly 70 per cent of coastal panchayats have failed to effectively manage waste. Sawant said that only 30 per cent of the coastal panchayat bodies have effective waste disposal, treatment and management system in place. “This is a serious issue. The local bodies have got enough funds under 15th Finance Commission and under Swachh Bharat Mission. However, there is a lack of utilisation,” he said. Sawant stated that the State government would take direct oversight of waste disposal and treatment activities in these panchayats moving forward. He highlighted the need for a more structured approach to address waste management issues, suggesting that each panchayat should appoint dedicated contractors to GARBAGE: INITIATIVES & SOLUTIONS „„Empanelment of contractors for waste management „„Allocation of funds through 15th Finance Commission and Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin „„Regular meetings with stakeholders and contractors „„Implementing effective waste segregation and recycling systems „„Community-led waste management initiatives „„Enhancing public awareness and education „„Encouraging sustainable tourism practices streamline waste handling. “Each panchayat should have a designated shed and the contractor to be appointed must be empanelled with the Solid Waste Management department,” he said, emphasising the importance of organised, localised waste processing systems. To support these improvements, the Chief Minister said that the collection of house tax and a separate garbage tax would become mandatory, with an additional gar- 2 lady constables held for abetment attempt suicide in Colvale jail BOTH SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES THE GOAN I NETWORK MAPUSA Two female constables, Taniksha Chauhan and Priti Chauhan, who were arrested on charges of abetment to suicide in the case of constable Prathamesh Gawde, allegedly attempted suicide on Thursday morning in Colvale jail. The incident occurred at around 11 am when the two climbed onto a water tank on the roof of the women’s cell block and jumped, sustaining minor injuries. According to sources, the accused were taken out of the women’s cell as part of their daily morning routine. From the cell gate, they climbed onto the three-metrehigh water tank on the roof and, holding hands, jumped together. Due to the limited height of the tank, both sustained only slight injuries and were immediately transported to the North Goa District Hospital AS IT HAPPENED… „„The incident occurred at around 11 am when the accused were taken out of the women’s cell as part of their daily morning routine „„From the cell gate, they climbed onto the three-metre-high water tank on the roof and, holding hands, jumped together, sustaining minor injuries for treatment. After receiving medical care, they were discharged and returned to the jail. Both are reportedly in stable condition. The constables, who are cousins, were on probation and serving at the Agassaim police station before their >Continued on P5 bage fee imposed on rented tenants. He also directed panchayat secretaries and sarpanchas to make effective use of funds allocated through the 15th Finance Commission and the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin. "Panchayats have been given a timeline to complete the work within two months," Sawant stated, underscoring the urgency of the waste management issue. He further announced Griha beneficiaries risk not getting dole for not linking Aadhaar to bank a/c THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI Several Griha Aadhar beneficiaries face the risk of not getting their monthly financial benefits as they failed to link Aadhaar cards to their respective bank accounts or the banks have not seeded Aadhaar in the NPCI mapper. The department informed that this could decline the Direct Benefit Transfer of financial assistance. Director of Women and Child Development Manuel Barretto informed that in the absence of Aadhaar linkage or account seeding, the department is in no position to transfer the funds to beneficiaries' accounts. “We will request all beneficiaries, who are not receiving their financial assistance, to link the Aadhaar cards or request the bank to seed Aadhaar to their account,” he said. “Once that is done, all the pending dues and the upcoming payments would be cleared,” he added. Every year, Jan 1 will be eligibility date for promotion PANAJI n what could give a major promotional boost to several hundred Goa civil service employees, the State government and the Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) has revised cum lowered the minimum service requirement norms for the seniority list for workers across all departments. However, the service period in a particular scale is increased for promotion. Also, henceforth, the crucial RNI: GOAENG/2015/65729 INFO Boost for civil service employees: Govt eases promotional norms THE GOAN I NETWORK Instagram.com/thegoanonline 3 14 2 10 Govt plans crèches to Govt steps in to overhaul waste aid working mothers management in coastal areas Margao parking project stuck in neutral as GSUDA set to step back page 7 Facebook.com/thegoan THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA „„The minimum service period for promotion to senior scale officer has been reduced from eight years to five years „„Junior Scale to Senior Scale: 5 years of regular service „„Senior Scale to Junior Administrative Grade: 10 years of regular service or 4 years in Senior Scale „„Junior Administrative Grade to Selection Grade: 14 years of regular service or 4 years in Junior Administrative Grade date for eligibility of officers for promotion to junior or senior scale would be the first day of January of each year. The government has amended the Goa Civil Service Rules, 2016, to bring in new changes in the seniority list. As per the notification issued by the Personnel depart- ment, the service period for promotion to the senior scale officer has been reduced from eight years to five years. An officer with a minimum of 5 years of regular service in the Junior Scale of the service would be eligible for being considered for appointment to the Senior Scale. Similarly, a Senior Scale officer with the minimum of 10 years of regular service or four years of regular service in the grade of Senior Scale would be >Continued on P5 Waste handling fees revised PANAJI: After nearly eight years, the State Environment department has revised fees for authorising disposal of various types of wastes. The last revision took place in 2016. In an notification issued last month, the Environment department, following decision by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), has revised fees under various Rules that include Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016, the E-waste Management Rules, 2016, the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The fee for authorisation under Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016, Under E-Waste Management Rules and Under Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, it is Rs 15,000, respectively. This means that if you want to handle, store or dispose of hazardous or e-waste or solid waste you need to pay Rs 15,000 to the GSPCB. For those seeking to manufacture, stock, distribute, sell, import or use plastic carry bags, plastic sheets or plastic packaging, the fee for fresh registration has been fixed at Rs 5,000 with one-year validity and Rs 15,000 for subsequent renewal application for three years. The Board will levy a fee of Rs 5,000 for issuing quarterly certificates for compliance for imports and to industrial units registered with it. Earlier, no fees were levied for these certificates. plans to hold a meeting with relevant departments, contractors, and stakeholders to discuss improved waste seg- regation practices. The Chief Minister’s remarks >Continued on P5 PANAJI In a bid to provide a helping hand to the working mothers, the State government will soon be starting crèches or ‘Palna Ghar’, across nine talukas, where the children from one year and above would be taken care. This is being done as part of the Central government’s Palna scheme. The Directorate of Women and Child Development (WCD) will be establishing these crèches either in Anganwadi centres or stand-alone facility. Sources informed that the department has planned crèches in Canacona (Bhikarwada), Cuncolim (Sanvorcotto), Quepem (Condi), Sanguem (Tarimol), in South Goa and in North – Bicholim (Varchawada), Pernem (Bironda), Porvorim (police quarters), Panaji (Boca-de-Vaca) and Valpoi (Betkekar Wada). Sources said that the Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 crèches in Anganwadi centres across the country and these are part of those sanctioned crèches. The scheme focuses on children of 6 months to 6 years, of working women in rural and urban areas who are employed for a minimum period of 15 days in a month, or Govt employees to vacate quarters in 6 months of retirement PANAJI: The State government has amended the general pool residential accommodation allotment rules and has made it mandatory for officials to vacate the allotted quarters within a maximum of six months from the date of retiring or being transferred.   >> See pg 3 six months in a year. “The Palna scheme is a sub-scheme of the Mission Shakti programme that provides day care facilities for children of working mothers. The scheme was introduced in 2022 and is intended to improve the health and nutrition of children,” sources said. Source said that the crèches will remain open from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, wherein several facilities including play area, toys; however, the nutritious food including milk and other day-to-day eatables will have to be provided by the parents. The Ministry has released a National Minimum Standards and Protocol for crèches that provides guidelines for setting up and operating crèches and the same has been followed by the State.