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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,…

New Delhi: Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan last week, India has initiated significant steps to enhance its water management and power generation capabilities in Jammu and Kashmir. The suspension came in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, marking the first round of measures in response to the attack. As part of these actions, the government has begun increasing reservoir storage capacities at two major hydroelectric projects in the region: the Salal and Baglihar dams. Last week, the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) carried out “reservoir flushing” — a process of removing sediment from the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Annual General Body Meeting and Elections of the Goa Basketball Association (GBA) will take place on May 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Conference Hall, Goa International Centre, Dona Paula. These elections will determine the new Managing Committee for the term 2025–2029. As per the official election schedule, the last date for filing nominations is May 5, 2025, by 12 noon, with the scrutiny of nominations on May 8, and the final date for withdrawal on May 19. Advocate Ana Clara Ejipsy E. Remedios has been appointed as the Returning Officer to oversee the electoral…