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Team Goemkarponn Anjuna police today has arrest three persons alleged criminal intimidation, theft & trespassing to vacate house forcefully at Anjuna. As per information, the arrested persons are identified as Rakesh Raha n/o Raibareli, Parshuram Gawas r/o Nadora & Vicky Naik r/o Old Goa for alleged criminal intimidation, theft and trespassing to vacate house forcefullyat Anjuna. All the three are bouncers by profession. According to the principal accused, Janardhan Khorate and his associates broke into the St. Michael’s Waddo home, evicted the occupants, and stole items such electronics and Rs 3 lakh in cash. “Although the FIR has been lodged,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major relief to ex Chief Minister and BJP MLA Digambar Kamat, the lower court today discharged him from the case pertaining to illegal mining. The Panaji District and Sessions Court discharged Kamat and 16 others from the cases wherein they were accused of condonation of delay in renewing a mining lease that caused a loss to the state exchequer. The Special Investigating Team (SIT) had in 2018 filed a charge sheet against former chief minister and 16 other including mine owner Ravindra Prakash for condonation of delay in renewing a mining leases during the period…

Key Concerns and Demands — Disruption of Religious and Cultural Festivals: The presence of the law college could disrupt the traditional festivals and rituals that are deeply rooted in the community’s spiritual and cultural heritage. — Encroachment on Sacred Spaces: The project site is close to areas of significant religious and cultural importance, which could be compromised by the university’s construction and activities. — Impact on Community and Way of Life: The influx of students, faculty, and staff could lead to social and cultural changes that might diminish the traditional identity of Mayem. — Strain on Infrastructure and Festival Preparations:…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Electricity Department today has issued show cause notices to cable operators and internet service providers directing them to remove their cables from electricity poles within 15 days. Department has also issued show cause and fine to Jio and Blitz Global Technologies Private Limited. “We have issued show cause notices to the cable operators and internet service providers, directing them to remove their cables from electricity poles within 15 days,” said EE Kashinath Shetye He further said that if they fail to comply, the department will remove the cables and impose penalties. The Goa Cable TV Networking…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Manohar International Airport (GOX), developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL) becomes the first airport, ever in India to receive the prestigious “Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskaar (GOLDEN TROPHY)” at National Safety Council of India (NSCI) Safety Awards 2024 under ‘Service Sector’. The award was given at a ceremony held in January 2025 at The Lalit, Mumbai. National Safety Council of India (NSCI) set up by the Ministry of Labour, Government of India (GoI) invited entries from all over the nation to recognize and reward the organisations in various sectors for their exemplary Occupational in Safety…

“Over the past few years, the Goa-IPB has given the green light to numerous projects, cumulatively amounting to thousands of crores in investments, each promising significant employment opportunities. Despite these optimistic figures, official statistics indicate a growing unemployment rate in Goa. This discrepancy raises concerns about the actual impact of these approved projects on the local job market. One of the main issues is the lag in actual project implementations. While many projects have received approval, the transition from paper to practice has been sluggish, leaving aspiring job seekers in limbo. Local youth, eager for employment, continue to wait for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Errant police officers have come under fire from Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik for damaging the reputation of the disciplined force. Naik said that more work needs to be done to reform the Goa Police, pointing to certain officers’ involvement in wrongdoing and criminal activity. “Such acts are damaging the reputation of the police force, the government and the State,” he stated. Although he acknowledged that the state of law and order in Goa has improved, he advocated on enhancements like improved training and skill development. In response to recent claims by infamous criminal…