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Govt should come clear on actual Covid situation

This is with reference to the report 'Tis the season! Cm rules out COVID curbs till January 2 - The Goan Everyday December 24, 2022.

Such a relief, with the chief minister assuring that there would be no restrictions imposed in the State till January 2, in view of the festive season. It is surprising, rather strange that the Centre pressed the panic button within a matter of 48 hours. Apparently, the COVID situation does not seem to be as serious as it was being made out to be. 

However, we meet to be cautious and be prepared. In the meanwhile, the government, both at the Centre and the States ought to come clear on the actual situation rather than let fear grip the people. We have suffered enough during the past two waves of COVID-19. It is the festive season, as the heading of your news item says, people are looking forward to a better life ahead.





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Awkward start to new Goa State Research Foundation

AIRES RODRIGUES, Ribandar
Published Dec 24, 2022, 9:40 PM IST
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In July this year the Goa Legislative Assembly hurriedly passed the Goa State Research Foundation Bill 2022 after which this Act was notified but not the rules yet as required by law.Despite this Prof MK Janarthanam, a retired professor of Goa University has been appointed as Chairman of this newly established Goa State Research Foundation and is scheduled to take charge on January 1. He is known to be very close to the BJP, RSS and its Science & Technology wing Vidnyan…

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