GMC: 3 tonnes of beef supplied to traders daily

Seeking to allay the fears of beef consumers in the State, Goa Meat Complex (GMC) Managing Director Uday Pednekar said operations were normal and that, the complex was supplying around 3 tonnes of beef to traders on a daily basis.

the goan I networkPublished Jun 7, 2017, 4:50 AM IST

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“Services at the GMC are not interrupted and the supply is regular. There are about 15 traders in the State who bring in the cattle for slaughter,” Pednekar told The Goan.

Asked about the quantity of beef supplied from the Goa Meat Complex, Pednekar replied: “Around 3 tonnes of beef is supplied to traders per day. This is a regular quantity supplied from the Goa Meat Complex,” he added.

Concerns were raised after movement of cattle from Karnataka to Goa was affected following the central government’s notification.

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Parrikar-led govt has honoured its word given to people: Vijai

Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardesai has said the Manohar Parrikar-led government has honoured its word given to the people that the criminal appeal filed against the Priests and other accused in the case will be withdrawn before the hearing on June 6.

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Published Jun 7, 2017, 4:49 AM IST

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MARGAO Fr Romano Gonsalves, who was also present at Sardesai’s media briefing, welcomed the Court’s order and hoped that the criminal case pending before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Margao will also be withdrawn by the government at the earliest.Addressing the media, the TCP Minister said the government had promised to withdraw the Velim Church appeal case, adding that the government has fulfilled the promise. “Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and the…

GMC: 3 tonnes of beef supplied to traders daily

Parrikar-led govt has honoured its word given to people: Vijai

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