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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development, the Regional Empowered Committee (REC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has deferred a decision on the contentious Mollem railway doubling project in Goa. This move comes after a meeting where the committee sought additional clarification on the project’s details from its proponents. The project, which aims to double the railway track between Tinaighat in Karnataka and Vasco da Gama in Goa, has been marred by environmental concerns and legal setbacks. The Goa government and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. are seeking to revoke an abeyance order on the diversion…

“Batra, a Delhiite, stands accused of allegedly killing a local woman in a tragic accident which has left the community in shock and mourning. As reports surfaced of the DGP ordering an investigation into the incident, the Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Pernem, Asish Shirodkar, submitted a report concerning the use of a private vehicle to transport Batra for legal procedures. Eyewitnesses noted that the accused was shuttled in a car with tinted windows, heightening suspicions about the nature of his treatment by law enforcement.” The recent fatal hit-and-run incident in Mandrem has ignited fierce discussions about justice and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to revolutionize traffic management and enhance the tourist experience, Goa has become the first Indian state to implement a QR code-based system for verifying vehicle documents. This innovative approach, launched in the scenic coastal state, aims to streamline traffic flow by minimizing unnecessary road checks. By leveraging technology, Goa is setting a new benchmark for other states to follow, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a hassle-free journey while adhering to traffic regulations. The system works by generating a unique QR code once a tourist’s vehicle documents are verified. This code, sent via SMS, remains…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Anjuna Police nabbed a lady from Saligao for possession of Rs 80,000 worth of methamphetamine. On Tuesday evening, the Anjuna Police raided the area around the Arpora football field based on credible information. The 37-year-old accused, Deepa Dilip Kadam, a native of Maharashtra and a resident of Saligao, was discovered in unlawful possession of psychotropic narcotics, perhaps methamphetamine, weighing 8.45 grams and valued at about Rs 80,000. Deepa Kadam is being investigated after being taken into custody on Wednesday.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Separate gambling raids in Panaji, Porvorim, and Colvale resulted in the arrest of three people. The accused, Parana Rikate, 24, of Betim, was apprehended while taking gambling bets from the public in an open area and handing out slips with numerical values during the first raid, which happened on Tuesday night at the Tinto, Nerul market. The police confiscated Rs 2,360 from him. Rupesh Naik, a 45-year-old Thivim, Bardez resident, was arrested in another raid at Shantadurga Garage in Madel, Thivim, as he was taking money from everyone playing a game of chance, also referred to as…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Goa Lagislature Assembly Spaaker Ramesh Tawadkar launched the reconstruction of a narrow culvert, including the damaged side drains, near Hattipal Forest Gate, in Poinguinim. Also present were the VP Poinguinim Sarpanch Smt.Savita Tawadkar, ward panch Mahesh Naik and most other panch members of Poinguinim panchayat. Tawadkar, broke a coconut, lighted incensed sticks and put flower garland on the inaugural foundation stone. Situated on the main road leading to to Amone, Dabel, nearby areas and Cotigao this culvert is vital infrastructure with its upgrade will enhance safety and improve connectivity for commuters and motorists alike. According to sources…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Sameer @ Arya is convicted in the theft of temples in Canacona Canacona. Arya, a resident of Nujji, Hansi, Joida , Karwar of Karnataka State is sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for 68 days and to pay a fine of Rs.4000/- under section 331(4) of BNS 2023. He is also found guilty for offence punishable under section 305 and sentenced to undergo Simple imprisonment for 03 days. Canacona police have arrested Sameer @ Arya for breaking into two temple of Loliem and committing theft in these two temples situated within 50 metres distance of each other in…