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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Salcete accounted for more than 40% of all traffic accidents in 2024, making it the deadliest taluka in South Goa. In the district this year, a traffic accident claimed a life on average every 2.73 days. According to government figures, 135 people were killed in 1,276 accidents that occurred in the district between January 1 and December 24. Salcete was the most accident-prone area, accounting for 57 of these fatalities. The most accidents (167), 17 of which were fatal, were reported in Maina-Curtorim, one of the Salcete police jurisdictions. Colva recorded 68 incidents with 10 fatalities, compared…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The deadline for local community members to submit online applications for sand extraction permits in the Mandovi and Zuari rivers has been extended by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG). January 10, 2025 is the new due date. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for online applications, zone demarcation maps, and other information are available on the Directorate’s official website, https://dmg.goa.gov.in. The DMG has made it clear that obtaining environmental clearance from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) is a prerequisite for issuing permits. After the River Sand Protectors Network petitioned the government to limit sand…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: 25 agents and touts were caught by Calangute Police operating illegally on Calangute Beach. According to authorities, the majority of those arrested were from Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. The crackdown is a reaction to growing complaints from travelers who have tarnished Goa’s reputation as a top vacation spot by frequently highlighting on social media how they were overcharged for services. “The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors,” said Inspector Paresh Naik of the Calangute Police. Police have stepped up their efforts to prevent incidents that can ruin the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Congress today reprimanded the Margao MLA Digamber Kamat for his failure in addressing the traffic congestion in Margao, inspite of the Congress party bestowing upon him the position of the Chief Minister for 5 years. Congress leader Savio Coutinho questioned whether he will need to be the Prime Minister to lift up the city from the mess he has left Margao in, due to his negligence and indecisiveness. Coutinho slammed the Margao MLA Digamber Kamat for his failure in completion of the ring road which was planned way back in the late 1980’s. “Buildings and illegal encroachments…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A day after Delhi youth collapsed and later died at Sunburn EDM festival venue, organisers said they have strict zero-tolerance policy towards substance abuse and works proactively with the Goa Police and regulatory authorities, to ensure a safe and secure environment at all our events. “We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident involving a young festival attendee and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time,” said EDM Festival Organisers in a statement to media Organisers said that as soon as they were alerted of his situation, our medical team and on-site doctors…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Police registers an offence against unknown culprits for illegal hill cutting carried out prior to May ‘ 2024 following a written complaint Dy. Town Planner, TCP Department of Canacona office. According to Canaocna police, a upon the written complaint of one Vinay Fal Dessai D’Man Grade II, TCP Dept. Canacona Goa to the effect that on prior to 17/05/2024 at TNK at property bearing survey No. 149/2 of village Lolliem Canacona Taluka an unknown accused person carried out illegal hill cutting admeasuring 30m X 20m for height of 10mts for personal gain. Accordingly, Canacona Police registered…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Police upon the receipt of direction u/s 156(3) of Cr.P.C. from J.M.F.C. Canacona Goa and a complaint filed by one a Maxem resident has booked a resident of Maxem for Tresspass and Theft. Chandrakant prabhugaonkar, a resident of Sheelim is accused of criminally trespassing into the property of of one Jose Mariano R. Luis S/o Domingos Luis, r/o Maxem, Canacona Goa,and committing theft of Construction material from the complainants property worth of Rs.22,000/- Accordingly JMFC Court, Canacona directed Canacona police under section 156(3) of Cr. P.C. to register the complaint to the effect that on 20/12/2021…