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In a surprising turn of events, the Kashmir Valley has witnessed a significant shift in sentiment as residents have come together to express solidarity with the Indian government following the tragic massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam. This outpouring of support marks a notable departure from the turbulent dynamics of the past few decades, presenting a rare instance where Kashmiris have united against violence and rallied behind the state’s authorities. The incidents that transpired in Pahalgam, where innocent lives were cruelly taken, evoked a deep sense of grief and anger among Kashmiris. Their sorrow was palpable, especially as they recognized…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Water Resources Department (WRD) has come in for sharp criticism for eradicating mangroves to construct a retaining wall on the banks of Kushavati river (River Talpona) in the Ordhafond region of Poinguinim. On witnessing destruction of mangroves being taken up with the help of a JCB at Ordhafond, Goa Forward Party Environment Cell Chairman Vikas Bhagat have aleted Canacona Dy. Collector, Mamlatdar and Police Inspector requesting an urgent site inspection on Tuesday. According to Bhagat, mangroves have been obliterated,shattering the local ecological balance of the area behind the Chapel at Ordhafond. “On witnessing this destruction, we immediately…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating neither panchayat is in favour of one more forest checkpost in the village, Khotigao Sarpanch Vrunda Velip will obtain a written assurance that no check post will be set-up at Peeplamoll(Khotigao), where Forest department is carrying out construction as permitted under the forest act. Addressing a joint press-conference, Khotigao Sarpanch Vrunda Velip alongwith Poinguinim Sarpanch Savita R Tawadkar, Shristhal Sarpanch Sejal Gaonkar denounced the criticism of forest department as not cooperating with the local people of Khotigao. ‘It is totally wrong to say that the Forest department is not cooperating with the people of Khotigao. Because…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A woman from Nagarcem Canacona has been duped of Rs.3 lakhs by accused posing as Telecom and CBI officers over phone since September last year. The duped woman Vidhi Bhaireli, resident of Nagarcem –Canacona in her complaint to Police stated that since September 2024, some unknown accused person initially claiming to be from Telecom company informing her that her mobile number would be permanently banned and to avoid this, she need to obtain a clearance certificate from CBI. Thereafter, the complainant received a text message from Whatsapp number from a person posing as a CBI Officer informing…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding public health, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has destroyed approximately two tons of bananas found to be treated with a banned ripening agent, Ethaphone, at the Mapusa market yard. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed that the seizure followed continued surveillance at the yard, during which a previously collected sample of a suspicious ripening liquid tested positive for the harmful chemical. Acting on the test results, an FDA team comprising officials Richard Noronha, Rajaram Patil, Amit Mandrekar, and Lenin De Sa carried out an inspection of the premises belonging to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Department has mandated all watersports operators providing yachting services to comply with the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982, and its associated rules. An official circular issued on Wednesday stated that operators must register their services within 15 working days of receiving the notice. This directive follows concerns that numerous operators have been offering yacht services without the required No Objection Certificate (NOC), license, or permissions. Director of Tourism Kedar Naik emphasized the department’s commitment to regulating the watersports sector to ensure safety, transparency, and accountability. “Unregulated operations are a risk to both…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating Canacona is an international tourism hub, Canacona Municipal Councilor Shubham Komarpant has called for immediate stoppage of illegal operation of Scrap Yards across municipal areas. Komarpant infact submitted a memorandum to Canacona Municipal Council Chief Officer Laximikant Dessai regarding illegal operation of scrap yards across the municipal area. Shubham reminded Incidentally, somewhere in mid June last year, CMC has resolved to shut down nine illegal scrap yards located within residential areas, citing environmental and safety concerns. This action follows a period of public outcry and government notices urging compliance with regulations regarding scrap yard operations in…