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Team Goemkarponn CHAPORA: The Goa Fisheries Department and the Coastal Police jointly apprehended a fishing vessel registered in Goa that was illegally fishing for LEDs close to the Chapora coast on Sunday evening. The event has brought attention to the fact that local boats as well as Karnataka-based vessels are involved in extensive illegal LED fishing operations. As of late Sunday evening, it was unknown how many fish were on board the confiscated vessel, Savitri, which was registered in Goa. Savitri, a locally registered vessel (IND. GA. 01.MM. 421), was recently seized, however, marking the first notable action against operators…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Goa police’s anti-narcotic cell (ANC) detained 33-year-old Karan Govekar of Anjuna on suspicion of having synthetic drugs valued at approximately Rs 9 lakh. Following a tip, they carried out a raid at Ozran, Vagator on Saturday morning, arresting Govekar in possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy valued at Rs 8.9 lakh in the international market, according to ANC PI Sajith Pillai. The ANC had been keeping an eye on the accused for a few weeks. He moved his operations to the daytime since he suspected this and wanted to avoid raising any more questions. However, following further…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In yet another exercise 27 more tourist establishments were sealed acting on the High Court order, even as a delegation met Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant at Panaji. The sealing team led by Canacona Dy. Collector Madhu Narvekar descended on the Southern side of Agonda beach only to be engaged by a couple of disgruntled tourism stakeholders for discussions, thus delaying the beginning of sealing process on Friday morning. The stakeholders contention was their private property is wrongly shown in the list by the PIL petitioner in High Court and hence their private structures are in no…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today tried to settle the growing concern with regards to the proposed three new railway stations by Konkan railway at Sarzora, Neura and Mayem, stating that the move will fecilitate fast train movement for local passengers. As the opposition raised apprehension with regards to the three stations raising concern that the same may lead to cargo like coal transportation, Sawant rufuted the claims. Yuri Alemao, LoP and MLA Viresh Borkar raised questions over new railway stations stating, Environmental assessment done regarding the new railway station. “Will the government take locals into confidence? Can…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The opposition led by LoP Yuri Alemao today cornered the government over its failure to implement various facilities at SDGH. The opposition also termed it as a referral hospital. Yuri Alemao raised concerns regarding SGDH, stating that the health sector is in a sorry state. He questioned whether it would be renamed as a Primary Health Center. “Goa’s healthcare system is grappling with a severe shortage of specialists and healthcare staff, rendering our Sub District Hospitals and District Hospitals non-compliant with Indian Public Health Standards,” said Alemao Alemao said that district hospitals should be named as Primary…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: The stage is set for an electrifying finale in the 14th Wilred Leisure Soccer Cup 2025, as Margao Sports Club prepares to face off against Sao Jose de Areal in the championship match. Margao secured their spot in the finals by outlasting Shiroda YC in a nail-biting semifinal encounter held at the DSYA ground in Curtorim. The highly anticipated final will take place on March 29, 2025, under the floodlights, promising an unforgettable night for soccer enthusiasts. In the semifinal, Margao Sports Club showcased their resilience by defeating Shiroda YC 2-1. The match saw an early penalty…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: TCP Minister Vishwjit Rane today informed that TCP has not given any permission to build any structure within the 100 meters buffer zone at Old Goa heritage site. “We won’t allow any structure in the buffer zone of the Heritage site at Old Goa. Strict action will be taken on trees cut at the site. I request protesters to verify the details,” said Rane Rane stated that 3,555 survey numbers are in the process of being notified and protected as mangrove reserves within the next 45 days. Goa Forward Chief Vijai Sardesai raises the issue of project…