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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating there is no dearth for water in Canacona with two dams, Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar assured Canconcars ‘Tanker-Free’ months of April and May very soon, as 93 crores worth of 3 phases water supply works are underway. Tawadkar was speaking after inaugurating the replacement of the water-supply pipeline at Polem in the village of Loliem-Polem, undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs.33 Lakhs on Monday. Speaking further Tawadakar said , Canacona municipal water problem is resolved, and the only two months water-problems April and May in Loliem-Polem, Poinguinim, Khotigao and Gaondongrim will be resolved…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Following bitter complaints from local residents of Agonda and Khola, the over 50 years old Saleri bridge on Saleri river, joining Agonda-Khola on MDR-49 road, was inspected by government Engineers and Consultant Team on Monday. This bridge is consistently under used especially with heavy traffic and traffic related tourism is under threat of collapse at any time, and residents have been complaining ever since the bridge started to show cracks in its underneath pillars and side concrete slabs, more so the bridge has sinked a little on Khola side, showing some deep widening cracks over the bridge…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to curb nuisance, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and convenience of residents and tourists, Goa Police conducted a special drive against drinking alcohol in public places across North Goa District. During the period from 1 January 2025 till date, action has been taken against more than 200 individuals found consuming alcohol in public areas, causing inconvenience to the general public. This initiative was taken in response to complaints regarding unruly behavior, littering, and public disturbances linked to alcohol consumption in open spaces. Besides 166 cases under section 34 Indian Police Act have…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The PANAJI Police have booked a history-sheeter from Tonca-Caranzalem, who is known for his alleged stalking and harassment of female victims, for making offensive gestures at a woman on Sunday night near the Old Patto bridge while riding a scooter. After the victim girl described the experience on social media, the case was filed. After obtaining CCTV footage of the area, the police were able to identify the Tonca-Caranzalem resident whose appearance matched the individual in the video, according to North Goa Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshat Kaushal. The defendant is presently free on bail in a…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: An Odisha native was arrested by Calangute police for illegal possession of suspected ganja valued at Rs 1.73 lakh. Police claimed they conducted a raid after receiving a tip that the accused, named as 26-year-old Michael Mandal, would be delivering drugs to a potential customer. They apprehended the accused and confiscated over two kilogrammes of suspected ganja from his possession. He has been charged in accordance with the NDPS Act. Investigations are ongoing. Rajaram Sitaram Banwasi, 36, a native of Madhya Pradesh, was taken into custody by the Saligao police on Saturday after they found suspected 2.5…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant legal victory for the people of Goa, the Bombay High Court has intervened to safeguard the operational integrity of Dabolim Airport by issuing an immediate stop-work order on a contentious flyover project at MES Junction, Sancoale. This decision comes after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) proceeded with construction without securing necessary clearances from the Indian Navy, sparking concerns over airport security and opposition from naval authorities. South Goa MP Capt Viriato Fernandes said the project’s controversy deepened with allegations that a powerful minister, implicated in multiple scandals, backed the flyover to facilitate…

On a day that will be etched in the annals of cricket history, Virat Kohli once again demonstrated why he is heralded as the King of Cricket. Last Sunday in Dubai, during a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, Kohli played an innings that not only highlighted his exceptional talent but also his unyielding mental strength under pressure. His commanding century turned the tide of the match, propelling India to a dominant position and leaving the Pakistani bowlers—Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nazeem Shah, and Harris Rauf—looking like mere club cricketers in comparison. Kohli’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. As he strode…