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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Another setback for IPSCDL as the drainage system under construction for Mission Smart City collapsed close to Taad-Maad, Tonca, resulting in structural damage to the nearby temple. On Sunday, the state was battered by intense rain, which coincided with the incident. Witnesses claimed that while the manhole was being built, the nearby drainage system collapsed. Mayor Rohit Monserrate inspected the collapsed structure at Taad-Maad, St Inez and assured to prioritize temple and banyan tree. “Contractor instructed to backfill, secure the temple before reinstating the structure; shoring to be installed to protect the temple before continuing with drain…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Two people have been charged in relation to the deception of a Porvorim woman who was asked to invest in the stock market, resulting in her being tricked out of Rs 2.71 lakh. Police reports state that the fraud occurred sometime between January 17 and February 8, when Azim Singh and Manali Shah, the two accused, approached the complainant under false pretenses of being an assistant professor and professor of an online institute. The accused persuaded the woman to download an app, deposit Rs 2.71 lakh into an account, and trade and purchase shares on the Indian…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Several trains on the Konkan Railway route have been delayed due to the ongoing double-tracking work in South Goa, an official said on Monday. The South Western Railway has been commissioning double-tracking of its route between Majorda and Cansualim stations in South Goa, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited’s (KRCL) Deputy General Manager Baban Ghatge told PTI. Due to the ongoing work of the South Western Railway, trains on the Konkan Railway route have been running late by at least three to four hours since Sunday, he said. “Almost all trains on the Konkan Railway route are delayed since…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning over parts of Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka today due to heavy to very heavy rainfall. The IMD has credited this weather disturbance to a cyclonic circulation over the Marathwada region in lower tropospheric levels. It added that light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds will descend over Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep and Andhra Pradesh during the next 3 to 4 days. These conditions will remain over North-East India and West Bengal during the next 6 days. In East and Central India, similar conditions will exist…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar has demanded criminal investigation into IPSCDL and the contractor for being involved in the corruption during execution of Smart City works. Palekar was reacting to the incident where a structure at Taad-Maad collapsed. He wrote on X handle:”We demand Criminal investigation into IPSCDL and contractor and corruption involved in #SmartCityPanaji work, CM @DrPramodPSawant. .@BJP4Goa is deeply involved in this corruption. Taad Maad will not spare all those involved in this corruption. Why not make audit of work carried out public, what are you scared of CM Sir?”

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: C. Krishniah Chetty Group of Jewellers brings to you a four-day exclusive jewellery sale showcasing their most alluring jewellery, specially curated for their loyal clients in Goa starting from 7th to 10th June 2024 at Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim, and 12th to 14th June 2024 at Hotel Nanutel, Margao, Goa from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm. With a distinctive range of traditional and contemporary creations, with the purest of gold & gems and the finest of craftsmanship. The exhibition was inaugurated at the hands of Shri. Govind Gaude, Minister for Arts & Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs &…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assumed office for a third consecutive term in his South Block office in Delhi following last evening’s swearing-in ceremony, where he led a 72-member Union Council of Ministers into office. The first file that he signed was related to farmers’ welfare scheme ‘PM Kisan Nidhi’. The immediate agenda for the newly sworn-in Prime Minister includes a Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet is expected to formally request President Droupadi Murmu to summon a session of Parliament. This session will include the President’s address to both houses, outlining the government’s vision and priorities for the upcoming term. At yesterday’s…