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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Office of the District Collector, North Goa has constituted a flying squad at taluka level to curb the illegal land filling, illegal hill cutting and illegal construction and has directed the local authorities including Mamlatdars, Talathi and Flying Squads for identification, inspections and removal of such illegalities. The Flying Squad for each taluka in North Goa District will comprise the following Mamlatdar/ Jt. Mamlatdar (Incharge), Police Inspector/ Police Sub Inspector (PSI) of the concerned jurisdiction, Talathi of the concerned village and representative of the Town and Country Planning Department (in case of illegal hill cutting/ land…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bharat Safety Yatra – Goa Edition and Safe India Hero Plus Awards witnessed a resounding success at the function held recently in Bambolim. The event organized by Fire and Safety Magazine was held in collaboration with the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services and served as a grand platform to honour the dedication and heroism of fire safety professionals. On the occasion, 51 firemen and fire officers, both serving and retired were felicitated for their exemplary bravery and heroism. Seven leading hotels and eight industrial plants were recognized for their outstanding contributions to fire safety management.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced a crackdown on tourists from neighboring states who bring gas cylinders, cooking equipment, and other materials to prepare food on the roadside. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has declared that this practice, which has led to widespread littering and environmental concerns, will no longer be tolerated. Under the new directive, tourists found violating this rule will face severe consequences, including the seizure of their equipment and strict legal action. “The move aims to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of Goa’s roads and public spaces, which have been increasingly affected by unauthorized roadside cooking,”…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in traffic law enforcement, authorities have announced that fines (Challans) for traffic violations will now only be issued by designated officers equipped with body cameras. “Effective immediately, only Police Inspectors (PIs) wearing body cameras will be authorized to issue fines during the daytime. At night, both PIs and Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) with body cameras will have the authority to issue Challans,” said Sawant He further said that no other personnel will be permitted to issue fines under this new directive. Additionally, the new rule extends to tourists who violate…

New Delhi: India is set to begin a pivotal five-match Test series against England on June 20, marking the start of their new World Test Championship cycle. This series will be critical for veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who face heightened scrutiny as they navigate the challenging English conditions. In a strategic deviation from previous years, India has opted not to play warm-up matches against County teams. Instead, the team will prepare for the England series by facing off against India ‘A’ in a closed-door setting, without broadcasting the match. This approach emphasizes acclimatization through intra-squad competition rather than…

New Delhi: The Eden Gardens, one of India’s most iconic cricket venues, was at the center of a heated debate ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane sparked a controversy by expressing his desire for a spin-friendly pitch, which was met with resistance from pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee. Mukherjee emphasized his commitment to creating a neutral pitch, adhering to BCCI guidelines that prohibit franchises from influencing pitch preparation. In the context of this row, the encounter between KKR and SRH became even more fascinating. Both teams were looking…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Mhadei Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony (PRAWAH) will hold its fourth meeting on April 22, 2025, in Bengaluru to discuss key issues surrounding the Kalasa Nala project in Karnataka and other ongoing regional concerns. A primary focus of the meeting will be the Goa government’s proposal for a joint site inspection of the project, which has been a contentious issue between Goa and Karnataka. The meeting, initially scheduled for March 4 in Mumbai, had been postponed. This upcoming meeting will be the latest in a series of consultations on the project, which has been…