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For decades, the issue of drug trade in Goa’s northern coastal belt has been a topic of denial and false promises from successive governments. However, recent events have brought the harsh reality to the forefront. A few days ago, the Delhi police made a staggering drug seizure worth Rs 6500 crore. The seizure included 562 kilograms of A-grade cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic Marijuana. Shockingly, it was revealed that these drugs were intended to be supplied to the very heart of Goa. The confessions of the accused arrested in New Delhi shed light on the connection between the drug…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Joshua D’Souza, the chairman of the Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA) and deputy speaker, said that Town and Country Planning has the authority to decide whether to withdraw the permits for the contentious Bhutani project in Sancoale. Department of (TCP). Revoking the approvals granted to the Bhutani project is outside our purview, D’Souza said in an interview with reporters prior to presiding over the MPDA Board meeting. The TCP department has the authority to issue or cancel permissions; we, the MPDA, did not grant it. He added that the MPDA Board would continue to explore the…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Legislative Speaker is expected to conclude the eight MLA disqualification case in the next twenty days. Speaker Tawadkar stated that the case is being heard as per Supreme Court orders, and that a decision will be provided to them in 20 days “based on the arguments, written statements, etc.” On Thursday and Friday, Tawardkar heard arguments made by the petitioner’s attorney, Domnic Noronha, who is allegedly employed by the Congress, and scheduled a follow-up hearing for Monday. The Supreme Court had asked Goa Assembly Speaker to fulfill his constitutional obligation, while deciding disqualification pleas against…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant said that the trend is now changing where parents are evincing interest to enroll their children in Government schools. He was speaking as Chief Guest at a function held at Directorate of Accounts, Kautilya Lekha Bhavan, where smart devices tablets were distributed to rural schools run by Government. Calling it a pivotal moment for Goa’s education sector, Dr Sawant said that this initiative of Infosys Springboard Ltd to give tabs to schools in Goa will help equip students with tools to dream bigger and achieve more. The Chief Minister said that…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNEM: A team from the Central Water Commission (CWC) toured the proposed Virdi Dam in Maharashtra, the Anjunem Dam, and the Sankhalim and Bicholim water storage facilities. During the Goa region inspection, they were accompanied by Pramod Badami, the head engineer of the Water Resource Department (WRD), along with other officials. However, because the visit and inspection were also kept under wraps, the team didn’t say anything about them. According to sources, the team checked the two reservoirs’ capacities as well as the water levels in the dams. The visit becomes more significant in light of the Karnataka…

Team Goemkarponn Desk MOPA: Manohar International Airport (GOX), operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports Ltd. (GAL), proudly announces the launch of GOX Pass, an exclusive passenger privilege program aimed at enhancing the tourism experience in Goa. GOX Pass sets a global precedent as one of its kind & India’s first Passenger Privilege Program developed and launched by an airport, catering to passengers flying to Goa via domestic, international carriers, and charters. This innovative initiative promises discounts of up to 50% on a diverse range of leisure, shopping, dining, and wellness experiences across Goa.…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Two eminent former High Court judges are scheduled to take lectures at the 2024 PIL Law Course being conducted by the Goa Foundation in association with the Mapusa Comunidade. Justice Ferdinho Rebello, former Judge of the Bombay High Court and later Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court will inaugurate the course with his lecture on October 19, 2024. Justice Gautam Patel, also recently retired from the bench, will take a lecture on 15 November 2024. In addition to the former justices, several lawyers will also take lectures on various aspects of law and courts for the…