Amendment to Lokayukta Act gets Gov's nod

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Feb 19, 2021, 12:29 AM IST

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The controversial amendment to the Goa Lokayukta Act that was passed by the Goa legislative assembly in its winter session got the assent of Goa Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari on Thursday. The amendment will soon become law once it is notified in the official gazette.

The amendment was passed on January 28 and the Pramod Sawant led government was slammed by the Opposition and several commentators claiming it would dilute and already toothless anti-corruption law and institution.

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Demarcation work at Curtorim Leprosy hospital land abandoned after locals raise objections

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Published Feb 19, 2021, 12:28 AM IST

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Demarcation work at Curtorim Leprosy hospital land abandoned after locals raise objections

MARGAODemarcation of the Curtorim Leprosy Hospital land on Thursday had to be abandoned midway after local residents objected to the work, sending a clear signal to the government that the people are opposed to the plans to set up the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) camp on the land.While Curtorim Sarpanch Milagres Rodigues, Deputy Simon Barretto, panchayat member Winnie and others rushed to the spot upon being told of the ongoing demarcation work, local MLA Reginaldo…