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Team Goemkarponn MARCEL: Sandeep Parab, a resident of Marcel, has filed a case against jobs-for-cash mastermind Dipashree Sawant Gawas at the Mardol police station, claiming that he and forty-four other people were defrauded of Rs 3.88 crore on the promise of government jobs. After constant follow-up, Dipashree reportedly gave the victims back Rs 25 lakh, according to Parab’s lawyer. According to Parab, he had given Dipashree the money in order to get his daughter a job. In relation to the scam, the police have detained Dipashree. In the meantime, Bicholim police have filed a second jobs-for-cash case against Priya Yadav,…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: In an effort to address the escalating garbage problem, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the village panchayat will be required to collect house tax and garbage tax from all inhabitants, including those who are renting. Sawant brought up the fact that 70% of village panchayats do not adequately handle waste during the solid waste management (SWM) review meeting. The government will keep an eye on these panchayats. Additionally, it was agreed to penalize businesses and private places that fail to separate their garbage. The Chief Minister advised village panchayats to keep their areas clean and to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: According to the Directorate of Transport’s monthly report for September 2024, Goa saw 195 traffic incidents throughout the small state, which led to 18 fatalities and several injuries. This is a concerning trend. In order to combat the escalating accident rates, the data emphasizes the necessity of more stringent road safety regulations and raised public awareness. The Directorate’s report states that there were 15 fatal incidents in total, with North Goa having the most fatalities (10 accidents) compared to South Goa’s 5. Six incidents in North Goa and five in South Goa resulted in 13 persons suffering…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a drive across Goa, the Department of Legal Metrology seized a substantial number of packaged goods, enforcing the Legal Metrology Act 2009 and Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The drive, conducted statewide, focused on packaged commodities that failed to meet mandatory labeling requirements. Nitin P. Purushan, Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology, South Zone-I, Margao, speaking to reporters at Vasco said that the department had carried out raids across all Patanjali Outlets in Goa and seized 59 packages worth Rs 50,000 for not having month and year of manufacturing/ packing date ” Among the seized items…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured that the historic Mormugao Fort will soon see major restoration and development, with the project expected to be completed within two years. Sawant made this announcement following a joint inspection of the fort on Thursday evening, accompanied by Councillor Shraddha Amonkar, representatives from the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), officials from various government departments, and local residents. Sawant emphasized the significance of developing Mormugao Fort, a site steeped in history and potential for tourism. “I have personally come to inspect Mormugao Fort, even though MLA Sankalp Amonkar is campaigning in Maharashtra.…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant attended the grand Chhath Puja celebrations at Baina beach on Thursday, joining Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, Sancoale ZP Anita Thorat, Chicalim Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav, municipal councillors, and thousands of devotees in a festive display of unity. Sawant lauded MLA Krishna Salkar for organizing the Chhath Puja at Baina beach over the past eight years, transforming it into a place of spiritual significance. He praised the Chhath Puja committee for their efforts, highlighting the beach’s turnaround from a negative reputation to a vibrant spiritual…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: A heated argument over a bill escalated into violence at Princy Bar & Restaurant in Baina, Vasco, leaving one man with serious injuries. According to a complaint lodged by Anthony Mendes, a resident of Shantinagar, Vasco, the incident occurred late on the night of November 6, around 11:00 p.m. The accused, identified as Aman Memon from Baina, allegedly attacked Savio D’ Cruz, also of Shantinagar, with a broken glass bottle, causing a severe neck injury on the left side. The argument reportedly arose over a payment dispute at the bar. Mormugao police have registered a case under…