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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for failing to provide critical information in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the Borim bridge project in Goa. In its order dated April 23, 2025, the NGT expressed clear displeasure over the Ministry’s repeated delays. The MoEFCC had been asked to clarify whether the bridge project—if it exceeds 150,000 square metres—falls under Category 8(b) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, which would necessitate environmental clearance. Rather than submitting the required affidavit,…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: In a significant breakthrough, the Quepem Police have arrested one of the three women involved in a jewellery theft case that had remained unsolved for over two and a half months. The accused, Jaya Sachin Badgujar, was apprehended from Gujarwadi, Kurla in Pune, Maharashtra during a well-coordinated police operation. The arrest led to the recovery of approximately 50% of the stolen gold ornaments, providing a major boost to the ongoing investigation. The operation was led by PSI Digamber Bondre, with vital support from PC Ameer Naik, PC Pranay Naik, LPC Venna Datekar, and LPC Dikshita Zore. Notably,…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: In a coordinated enforcement action, authorities today dismantled an illegal sand extraction operation carried out by Ocean Due Fisheries Pvt. Ltd. in the Zuari River, officials confirmed. A joint raid involving the Quepem Mamlatdar, Department of Mines and Curchorem Police led to the seizure and destruction of equipment used in the unauthorized dredging. The Captain of Ports took swift action by*destroying a sealed suction pump, seizing the boat involved, and dismantling the dredging pipelines. The illegal activity had reportedly caused environmental concern in the region. Officials noted that the removal of the equipment would allow the sandbed…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA; The Mapusa Police arrested a 22-year-old man for possession of a high-value quantity of hydroponic weed, following a late-night raid near the New KTC Bus Stand. The accused, Leonardo Deva, son of Joseph Deva and a resident of Arradi, Guirim, Bardez, Goa, was caught red-handed in possession of 180 grams of suspected hydroponic weed, a potent variant of cannabis. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth approximately Rs 18 lakh in the illegal market. According to the police, the operation was carried out on the night of May 4, between *9:45 pm and 11:30 pm, based…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Goa, has extended the deadline for submitting online applications for B.Ed Admission 2025. In a notification issued on Monday, the department announced that candidates can now apply until May 8, 2025. The application process is open to candidates who have secured a valid GU-ART 2025 score, the entrance examination conducted by Goa University. Eligible applicants are required to submit their forms online through the DHE Goa Samarth portal, which can be accessed via the official website: [https://dhe.goa.gov.in](https://dhe.goa.gov.in). The extension aims to accommodate aspirants who were unable to apply within the earlier…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Dr. Shekhar Salkar, renowned oncologist and President of the National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), has issued a sharp rebuke to companies using surrogate advertising to promote addictive products under the guise of patriotism and progress. In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Salkar said, “India’s progress over the last 60 years wasn’t built by mouth fresheners. It was built by honest citizens, ethical businesses, and real effort.” He criticized companies that exploit national sentiment while contributing to rising cancer rates and youth addiction. “India’s progress was built by the brave, but is now being claimed by the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar has written to the Director of Panchayats demanding immediate compliance with a recent High Court order mandating the demolition of illegal structures in Survey No. 48/2 of Curca village, near the Bambolim Military Camp. In his letter, Borkar highlighted persistent non-compliance by the Village Panchayat of Curca Bambolim & Talaulim, the Block Development Officer (BDO), and the Directorate of Panchayats, despite multiple demolition orders issued since 2002 under the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. The MLA pointed out that the Panchayat had first issued a show cause notice on March 7,…