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CM says govt wants to ensure hygienic beef supply, warns lawbreakers

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Saying the government is committed to providing hygienic meat to consumers via the Goa Meat Complex, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has warned of action against "those who take the law into their hands".

“The government is of the firm opinion that Goans should get good and hygienic beef. That’s the reason why we have insisted that meat traders procure their beef requirements from the Goa Meat Complex. This is being done so that consumers get hygienic meat. But, if there’s any interference from anyone, we will take action. No one has the right to take the law into their own hands,” he said.

The Chief Minister, however, did not answer a query from reporters regarding the meat traders' demand for police protection while transporting beef from the Goa Meat Complex.

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Disability has not stopped this Gram Sevak from excelling at TT

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BHARATI PAWASKAR
Published Dec 24, 2024, 12:50 AM IST
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Disability has not stopped this Gram Sevak from excelling at TT

A Gram Sevak at Block Development Office in Mapusa, Chetan Hanumant Salgaonkar travels daily 10 km on his scooter from his home at Colvale to his office. A person with 42 per cent orthopaedic disability at birth, Chetan’s left leg is short and he limps while walking. Also both his hands have underdeveloped fingers. “Two of my fingers in the right hand are missing, and all of the fingers in the left hand are not developed properly. Yet, my love for table tennis is growing day…

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