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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In order to support the argument that due process was followed when granting development permissions to residential villas, which otherwise seem to be in respect of no development slope having a gradient of more than 25%, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has requested that the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department submit a thorough affidavit within the next two weeks. In November of last year, while considering a public interest litigation (PIL) writ case submitted by Alvito D’Silva of Pomburpa and Ganpat Sidhaye of Britona, the High Court halted the technical permission that the TCP…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Margao Principal District and Sessions Court today has convicted Vikat Bhagat for raping and murdering Irish tourist in March 2017. Vikat had also been found guilty of destruction of evidence. Danielle McLaughlin, from County Donegal, Ireland was 28 years old, when she was found raped and murdered in Canacona on 14th March 2017, eight years ago. Her body was repatriated to the Republic of Ireland later that month. A second post-mortem examination found brain damage and strangulation as the cause of death. Vikat Bhagat, 31, was the only person who was charged in connection with the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Reserve Bank of India, Panjim, and Bank of Maharashtra, Bambolim Branch, are accused of discriminating against and insulting people with disabilities in a complaint submitted to the Executive Magistrate by the Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG). “We wish to bring to your notice that the Bank of Maharashtra Bambolim Branch and ATM is not accessible for persons with disabilities, thereby discriminating against persons with disabilities and in violation of Section 3 and Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016,” stated DRAG President Avelino de Sa in a representation. They have built…

Team Goemkarponn Anjuna police today has arrest three persons alleged criminal intimidation, theft & trespassing to vacate house forcefully at Anjuna. As per information, the arrested persons are identified as Rakesh Raha n/o Raibareli, Parshuram Gawas r/o Nadora & Vicky Naik r/o Old Goa for alleged criminal intimidation, theft and trespassing to vacate house forcefullyat Anjuna. All the three are bouncers by profession. According to the principal accused, Janardhan Khorate and his associates broke into the St. Michael’s Waddo home, evicted the occupants, and stole items such electronics and Rs 3 lakh in cash. “Although the FIR has been lodged,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major relief to ex Chief Minister and BJP MLA Digambar Kamat, the lower court today discharged him from the case pertaining to illegal mining. The Panaji District and Sessions Court discharged Kamat and 16 others from the cases wherein they were accused of condonation of delay in renewing a mining lease that caused a loss to the state exchequer. The Special Investigating Team (SIT) had in 2018 filed a charge sheet against former chief minister and 16 other including mine owner Ravindra Prakash for condonation of delay in renewing a mining leases during the period…

Key Concerns and Demands — Disruption of Religious and Cultural Festivals: The presence of the law college could disrupt the traditional festivals and rituals that are deeply rooted in the community’s spiritual and cultural heritage. — Encroachment on Sacred Spaces: The project site is close to areas of significant religious and cultural importance, which could be compromised by the university’s construction and activities. — Impact on Community and Way of Life: The influx of students, faculty, and staff could lead to social and cultural changes that might diminish the traditional identity of Mayem. — Strain on Infrastructure and Festival Preparations:…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Electricity Department today has issued show cause notices to cable operators and internet service providers directing them to remove their cables from electricity poles within 15 days. Department has also issued show cause and fine to Jio and Blitz Global Technologies Private Limited. “We have issued show cause notices to the cable operators and internet service providers, directing them to remove their cables from electricity poles within 15 days,” said EE Kashinath Shetye He further said that if they fail to comply, the department will remove the cables and impose penalties. The Goa Cable TV Networking…