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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Several members of the Hindu community filed individual complaints against a resident who they said was from Moti Dongor, Margao, and was allegedly employed by the Electricity Department, alleging that the resident had offended and hurt Hindu sentiments. Rahul Shanbhag and Bhagwan Redkar led a delegation that visited PI Tulsidas Naik, the in-charge of the Margao police station, and pleaded strongly that he be arrested for disturbing the tranquility by offending the Hindu community’s religious feelings. After a patient hearing with the delegation, PI Tulsidas pledged to take action against the criminals. Later, Rahul, Bhagwan, and other…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim police have charged a Bengaluru man with defrauding a Porvorim woman out of Rs 9.68 lakh by pretending to give her daughter a Canada visa so she could study overseas. According to police investigations, the event happened sometime between August and September 2024 when the accused, B P Manikanta, would visit the casino and the complainant, a manager there, happened to see him. Manikanta was then informed by the complainant that she want to transfer her daughter to Canada for additional schooling. According to reports, Manikanta assured the complainant at the time that he would secure…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Taluka Enforcement Squad conducted inspections at Mundvel-Vaddem, Vasco to check for violations of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). The Enforcement Squad booked 11 cases for violation of Section 4 and 6(a) and recovered fines of Rs.2200/- from Grocery Stores, Liquor store, Pharmacy, Restaurants and Fast Food Kiosks. The Squad which was led by Gajesh P. Shirodkar Joint Mamlatdar-III Mormugao Taluka included GOACAN Coordinator Roland Martins, Circle Inspector Hanumant Mandrekar, Gautam Salunke Talathi and Police constable Venkat Prasad of Vasco Police Station. During the inspection, the Squad also found in some establishments…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The newly renovated Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) building was inaugurated on Tuesday evening by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, MMC Chairperson Girish Borker, municipal councillors, and other dignitaries. The building, nearly a century old, has been restored to its former glory after a major renovation project. Speaking to the media, Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho highlighted Vasco’s transformation over the years. “Vasco da Gama was once the best-planned city, but over time, it lost its charm. However, in the last five years, things have started changing. The Government has invested significantly…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Following alarming report of PHC-Balli, Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao has written to Health Minister Vishwajit Rane to conduct comprehensive health impact assessment to identify and address the environmental and health issues affecting people of his constituency. Primary Health Centre at Balli has conducted survey of around 449 houses in the areas of adjoining to Cuncolim Industrial estate, wherein many people are found suffering from various diseases due to industrial pollution. “In this survey people have complained about pollution, foul smell complaining they are allergic to that. I had raised this issue during zero hour of just concluded…

Team Goemkarponn RIBANDAR: A Sampark Sabha was held at IRBn Ribander, chaired by DGP Goa, Alok Kumar, IPS, and attended by DIG HQ, Ajay Krishan Sharma, IPS, along with the Commandant, officers, and all staff of the Ribandar Camp. This interactive session provided a platform for senior officers to engage with personnel, address concerns, enhance welfare measures, and improve coordination within the force. DGP Goa highlighted the Communication and Grievance Redressal System, emphasizing its role in providing a structured platform for personnel to voice their concerns directly to senior officers. This system aims to ensure transparency in addressing grievances, welfare…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move aimed at protecting the state’s agricultural heritage, the Goa government has launched the ‘Goa State Amritkal Agriculture Policy 2025.’ The announcement, made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik, comes amid increasing concerns over rampant land conversion that threatens the state’s vital agricultural spaces, including khazan, kher, and more fields. The newly unveiled policy outlines a ten-year vision, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable agricultural practices that are resilient to the impacts of climate change. By banning the conversion of agricultural land, the Goa government aims to ensure the preservation…