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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Electricity Department today informed that it will begin cutting internet cables from electricity poles across state. “The Electricity Department will begin cutting internet cables from electricity poles across Goa from today. No operator has cleared dues so far,” said EE Kashinath Shetye All Goa Internet Service Providers Association (AGISPA) also requested the Electricity Dept not to cut internet cables, stating the matter is sub-judice with the next hearing on March 18. They assured compliance with guidelines and payment of dues, warning that cable cuts could impact 2-3 lakh customers.

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: In a heated meeting on Monday, frustrated Velsao villagers confronted Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) officials, demanding the removal of mud blocking their access routes due to ongoing railway expansion work. The residents, who have been struggling with restricted movement, expressed their anger over the lack of action despite repeated complaints. “Our roads are blocked, our homes are affected, and yet no action has been taken! We demand justice and immediate action!” said an agitated villager. The blocked routes have severely impacted daily life, especially for elderly residents and school-going children. Villagers warned that if their grievances…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: KES Shri Jayantilal H. Patel College, Mumbai triumphed at the third edition of the Justice G. D. Kamat Memorial National Moot Court Competition 2025 organised by V. M. Salgaocar College of Law (VMSCL). The Valedictory Ceremony took place on 23rd February, at Z Square Banquets, Samrat Ashok Theatre, Panaji with Retired Justice Utkarsh V. Bakre invited as the chief guest. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Principal Dr. Shaber Ali G., Vice President of VMSCL Management Committee DSES Shri Bhaskar Nayak, Member of G.D. Kamat Charitable Trust Ulhas Kamat, Faculty coordinator Dr. Sonal Sardessai…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: JMFC Pernem today has granted four days police custody to accused Delhi tourist Deepan Rajeev Batra (23) for allegedly deliberately running over Goan woman Marie Feliz Fernandes at Mandrem. On Friday, a tourist from Delhi purposefully ran over Marie Feliz Fernandes, a Goan woman from Junaswada Mandrem in Pernem Taluka, with his vehicle. The roadside vendor of tender coconuts was dragged beneath the vehicle for ten meters, resulting in her immediate death. The woman and the Delhi visitor who was staying nearby had a number of arguments over the past several days about him not bringing his…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Western Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Pune has rejected an appeal by the Merces village panchayat against the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority’s (GCZMA) demolition order dated December 10, 2024, regarding the unauthorized construction of an immersion site in a mangrove area in Murda village of Tiswadi taluka. Tours of wildlife The panchayat had conducted significant building in a Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area without acquiring previous clearances, according to the bench, which was made up of expert member Dr. K Satyagopal and judicial member Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh. The structures included…

Team Goemkarponn In a shocking incident, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) driver Anthony Marian Cardoz was arrested by Mapusa Police for allegedly causing ruckus after being drunk. As per information, Cardoz allegedly drove in rash and negligent manner rammed into several cars. He also refused to stop and continued driving even after flat tyre. Mapusa police said that the driver is arrested and further investigation is underway.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major setback for television cable and internet service providers, the High Court of Bombay at Goa today has refused to grant interim relief to petitioner All Goa Internet Service Providers Association pleading to direct Electricity Department not to cut internet cables from electricity poles. The High Court has adjourned hearing for March 18. In its writ petition, the Association requested the court to issue an interim injunction restraining the Electricity Department and its Executive Engineer from cutting or disconnecting cables that provide essential connectivity to subscribers until the final disposal of the case. They assured…