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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Allow a 30-minute discussion on TCP Act's Sec 39: GFP to speaker
Porvorim: Following the town and country planning department's refusal to respond to legislative assembly questions (LAQ) related to land conversions, the Goa Forward Party (GFP) approached speaker Ramesh Tawadkar seeking a 30-minute discussion on Section 39A of the TCP Act. GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai's request followed Tawadkar's decision to adjourn the House for 10 minutes because of the protest by the opposition MLA in the legislative assembly. The opposition MLAs were protesting against the TCP department's move to deny replies, claiming that the matter is sub judice. Rane provided a standard reply to several LAQs, claiming that 'the subject matter is sub judice under Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Goa Legislative Assembly' and thus the LAQ could not be responded to.
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
3-month jail if you keep ‘ferocious' animal as pet: Goa passes bill, CM citing Rottweilers and Pitbull dog breeds
Citing cases of Rottweiler and Pitbull dogs biting children, the Goa assembly has passed a legislation that gives the government powers to declare any such breed ferocious, and lists three months of prison if someone violates rules that prohibit the breeding and domestication of such animals. There is also provision for compensation to people injured or the families of those killed by such animals.(Representative image/Pexels) When the Goa Animal Breeding and Domestication (Regulation and Compensation) Bill, 2025, was introduced, Opposition members, including Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai and Congress legislator Carlos Alvares Ferreira, demanded a detailed discussion. But Chief Minister Pramod Sawant defended the move and said it was brought keeping in mind the safety of people. Passed by the House on Wednesday, the bill empowers the state government to declare any breed or class of animals as ferocious through a notification in the official gazette. Once notified, the breeding, keeping or importing of such animals in the state will be strictly prohibited, PTI reported. It mandates that owners of such animals report them to the Directorate of Animal Husbandry within 30 days of such a notification and sterilise the animal within 60 days. Violations would attract a minimum imprisonment of 15 days, which may extend up to three months, along with a fine of ₹50,000 and compulsory community service, says the bill which will become law once the governor signs it. In certain cases, courts may allow community service in lieu of jail term, it says. There is also provision for compensation to people injured or the families of those killed by such animals. Claims can be filed within six months of the incident and must be resolved by the competent authority within three months, the PTI report said. The Director of Animal Husbandry will keep a register of such ferocious animals. In 2024, the central government imposed a ban on the import, sale, and breeding of 23 'ferocious' dog breeds, including Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American bulldog, Boerboel, Kangal, Russian Shepherd, Tornjak, Sarplaninac, Japanese Tosa and Akita, Mastiffs, Rottweiler, Terriers, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Wolf dogs, Canario, Akbash dog, Moscow Guard dog, and Cane Corso, which are considered to be a 'threat to human life'.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt exported 1,305 animals under meat trade deal: Latest fiscal data
Legal Slaughter Numbers Show A Marked Spurt Red and processed meats such as beef, pork, hot dogs, and sausages are linked to higher colon cancer risk due to compounds like heme iron and nitrates. So limiting them can decrease the risk. Panaji: In the current financial year, a total of 1,305 animals have been exported by Goa govt under an agreement between Goa Meat Complex Limited (GMCL) and Sunface Agro Foods Pvt Ltd. The Karnataka-based private firm holds the licence to export buffalo meat from animals slaughtered at GMCL, the state's designated abattoir at Usgao. This was stated by animal husbandry minister Nilkanth Halarnkar in a reply to a legislative assembly question from Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai on Wednesday. TOI reported on Feb 3 that Goa made its debut in the international beef export market with shipments to the Middle East being sent through the Goa Meat Complex earlier this year. A total of 28.5 tonnes of frozen beef was loaded in a consignment to Iraq at the time. Goa has recorded a rise in legal animal slaughter numbers over the past three financial years, with figures from the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26 already surpassing the previous annual totals. Official records show that 4,729 animals have been slaughtered in the state so far this year. Besides the 1,305 animals exported, 3,424 animals were slaughtered for the local Goan market. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to ScottishPower ScottishPower Get Quote Undo The figures for just the first few months of FY 2025-26 (73 in April, 679 in May, 427 in June, and 126 as of date in July) already account for more than 50% of the previous year's total. In comparison, during the entire 2024-25 financial year, a total of 7,722 animals were slaughtered. This included 200 for export, 6,455 for the Goan market, and 1,067 for markets outside Goa. The current year's numbers have already far outpaced the 2023-24 figures of 2,389 animals slaughtered in total — of which 2,004 were for the Goan market, 385 were supplied outside the state, and no exports were recorded. That marks nearly a 100% increase in just two years.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Agents take Rs 1 lakh for rental car licences, says Vijai
Panaji: GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai on Saturday alleged that agents have been collecting Rs 1 lakh for rent-a-cab licences, which is then passed to transport minister Mauvin Godinho's personal assistant. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said the sudden halt on rent-a-cab licences is a govt move to pre-empt scam revelations in the House. 'The department has appointed agents in Margao, Panaji, and Vasco, and they are taking Rs 1 lakh in cash from each applicant. They are now refusing to return the money,' said Sardesai. 'One agent from Margao has taken money from 250 to 300 people... that is Rs 3 crore. Some vehicles have arrived and owners are paying premiums, but they have not received the letter from the transport department, so they can't get their cars. The agents claim that some money was given to the minister, and the minister says he is going to make a movie on Ram Mandir,' said Sardesai.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Agents collect ₹1 lakh bribes for rent-a-cab licences: Sardesai
Panaji: In a serious accusation against the transport department, Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai on Saturday alleged that agents have been collecting Rs 1 lakh for rent-a-cab licences, which is then passed to transport minister Mauvin Godinho's personal assistant. Sardesai said the transport department's sudden halt on rent-a-cab licences is a govt move to pre-empt scam revelations in the monsoon assembly session. 'The department has appointed agents at Margao, Panaji, and Vasco, and they are taking Rs 1 lakh in cash from each applicant for rent-a-cab licences. And this money was given to the transport minister's PA. I demand that the minister should be sacked. The agents are now refusing to return the money,' said Sardesai. 'One agent from Margao has taken money from 250 to 300 people... that is Rs 3 crore. Some vehicles have arrived and owners are paying premiums, but they have not received the letter from the transport department, so they can't get their cars. The agents claim that some of the money was given to the minister, and the minister says he is going to make a movie on Ram Mandir,' said Sardesai. He said even the BJP state president, Damu Naik, has been speaking against the transport department's policies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health: the best shoes to walk and stand all day Ultra-Comfortable Shoes Undo Responding to questions about the fissures between Congress and GFP, Sardesai said both parties could have prepared better for the monsoon session. 'Complete coordination did not happen, and I cannot say what will happen on the floor of the house, but we would like to work together so that we can highlight people's concerns as much as possible,' said Sardesai.
