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Vasco: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar has emphasized the urgent need to develop the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Ground at Baina, which is currently in a dilapidated condition. He suggested that the ground could be developed through the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) for the benefit of aspiring sports athletes from Mormugao Taluka. Salkar was speaking to reporters after attending the Under-14 season ball tournament organized by Sharvani Sports Club at the MPA Ground. Highlighting the importance of such tournaments, he said, “We have seen so much talent in the children because of these matches. It is important to have such tournaments…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa State Pharmacy Council (GSPC) has warned to suspend or cancel the registration of such pharmacists who were found advertising discounts on medicines through signboards or social media. “Council has received complaints that some of the owners of medical stores put boards at conspicuous place/s at their premises and also through social media to offer discounts to attract consumers/patients for purchase of medicines from them,” said GSPC in a press statement. In addition to urging stakeholders to abstain from these unethical practices, the council has decided to take strong action. The Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015 and the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To stop cattle smuggling, the Goa Animal Husbandry Department has instructed its personnel to keep a close eye on state borders. Additionally, the government has directed area officers to inspect meat sold by vendors every day to make sure it comes from approved slaughterhouses with legitimate paperwork. The agency warned in a circular that the Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995, could be used to take action if genuine proof of meat procurement was not provided. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi’s accusation that some 30 tonnes of beef are smuggled into Goa every day from Karnataka was enclosed in a…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Several members of the Hindu community filed individual complaints against a resident who they said was from Moti Dongor, Margao, and was allegedly employed by the Electricity Department, alleging that the resident had offended and hurt Hindu sentiments. Rahul Shanbhag and Bhagwan Redkar led a delegation that visited PI Tulsidas Naik, the in-charge of the Margao police station, and pleaded strongly that he be arrested for disturbing the tranquility by offending the Hindu community’s religious feelings. After a patient hearing with the delegation, PI Tulsidas pledged to take action against the criminals. Later, Rahul, Bhagwan, and other…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim police have charged a Bengaluru man with defrauding a Porvorim woman out of Rs 9.68 lakh by pretending to give her daughter a Canada visa so she could study overseas. According to police investigations, the event happened sometime between August and September 2024 when the accused, B P Manikanta, would visit the casino and the complainant, a manager there, happened to see him. Manikanta was then informed by the complainant that she want to transfer her daughter to Canada for additional schooling. According to reports, Manikanta assured the complainant at the time that he would secure…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Taluka Enforcement Squad conducted inspections at Mundvel-Vaddem, Vasco to check for violations of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). The Enforcement Squad booked 11 cases for violation of Section 4 and 6(a) and recovered fines of Rs.2200/- from Grocery Stores, Liquor store, Pharmacy, Restaurants and Fast Food Kiosks. The Squad which was led by Gajesh P. Shirodkar Joint Mamlatdar-III Mormugao Taluka included GOACAN Coordinator Roland Martins, Circle Inspector Hanumant Mandrekar, Gautam Salunke Talathi and Police constable Venkat Prasad of Vasco Police Station. During the inspection, the Squad also found in some establishments…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The newly renovated Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) building was inaugurated on Tuesday evening by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, MMC Chairperson Girish Borker, municipal councillors, and other dignitaries. The building, nearly a century old, has been restored to its former glory after a major renovation project. Speaking to the media, Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho highlighted Vasco’s transformation over the years. “Vasco da Gama was once the best-planned city, but over time, it lost its charm. However, in the last five years, things have started changing. The Government has invested significantly…