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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The proposed Tamnar Inter-State Power Transmission Project has run into a forest-land issue in Dharbandora, with the Regional Empowered Committee (REC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) asking Goa authorities to address an alleged encroachment before the project progresses. The matter surfaced during scrutiny of the proposal to divert forest land for the transmission project. Officials from the Goa Forest Department informed the REC that part of the land identified for diversion is not in the department’s possession and is allegedly occupied by a private individual. The land in question is Survey No.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Police Inspector Sunil Gudlar has returned to active duty and has been assigned to the Government Railway Police (GRP), around 16 months after he was suspended and arrested in an alleged bribery case. Gudlar was taken into custody by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on April 21, 2025, in connection with an alleged ₹2 lakh bribery case. He was later released on bail. His return to service follows a transfer and posting order issued by the Goa Police Headquarters on August 6, based on recommendations of the Police Establishment Board. The order cites “public interest” as the basis…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Drivers operating government vehicles in Goa have been directed to ensure that their vehicles carry valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, with the General Administration Department (GAD) warning that violations could result in personal liability. In a circular dated August 6, the GAD instructed drivers to renew PUC certificates that have already expired or are nearing expiry within seven days. The department said it had come to its notice that a number of government vehicles were being used without valid PUC certificates, contrary to the requirements under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. As per the directions,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav has sought a detailed factual report from the Forest Department following the drowning of a Class 11 student at the Tonir-Kajredhat River/Waterfall in Sattari, raising questions over safety arrangements and compliance with earlier monsoon safety directions. According to a report submitted by the Sattari Deputy Collector, 23 students and four teachers from Deep Vihar Higher Secondary School, Vasco, had travelled by private bus for a trekking programme and had hired a private, non-local lifeguard to accompany them to the Tonir-Kajredhat area. The incident was reported at around 12 noon on Friday, following…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the state’s traditional handloom heritage and supporting weavers and artisans, with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant assuring that the government will facilitate market access for quality handloom products. The assurance came during the state-level celebration of the 12th National Handloom Day, organised by the Department of Handicrafts, Textile & Coir at the Multipurpose Hall, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, on August 7. Speaking on the occasion, Sawant said the government was working to give a distinct identity to Goa’s handloom products, particularly the iconic Kunbi Saree. He said…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: A routine food safety inspection drive across Zuarinagar, IDC Sancoale and Cortalim covered caterers, bakeries, restaurants and an e-commerce food unit, with authorities detecting several hygiene and sanitation violations. Out of 10 establishments inspected, one caterer and two restaurants were directed to suspend operations after serious lapses were found, including improper food storage, inadequate waste disposal, absence of sanitary records and unsafe food handling practices. Five bakery units were found to have complied with earlier directions, while three restaurants were given time to rectify minor deficiencies. The e-commerce food unit was also found violating food storage and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Suspended Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) member Ajay Kholkar did not appear before the party’s Disciplinary Committee on Friday despite being directed to attend a scheduled hearing in connection with the disciplinary proceedings against him. The committee, headed by Pravin Halarnkar, had issued a notice directing Kholkar to appear before it on August 7 at 6.30 pm. According to the committee, Kholkar neither attended the hearing nor submitted a sufficient explanation for his absence. The committee said Kholkar had been given an opportunity to present his version of the matter and submit documents or other material in his…