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Goemkarponn Desk MANDREM: An international sex trafficking ring operating between Uganda and India has been busted due to the collaborative efforts of the Mandrem Police, led by SDPO Jivba Dalvi, and ARZ NGO. As per SP North Akshat Kaushal, Economically weak and young single mothers from Uganda were falsely promised jobs of employment at restaurants and cafe in Goa and after being brought to India, the traffickers threaten the young women and thereafter seize the passports and visas, forcing them into prostitution under threat of violence and imposing a debt of lakhs of rupees. The racket, a close-knit group involving…

Goemkarponn Desk SANCOALE: Officer of the Mormugao Block Development Office ( BDO ) has raised strong objection on EHN House numbers issued by Sancoale Panchayat secretary without Panchayat body meeting resolution/ approvals and without site inspection. An memorandum issued on 28th May by the Mormugao Block BDO officer Emanuel Da Costa mentioned three memorandums issued to the panchayat secretary on earlier occasions ” Sub : Strong objection on EHN House numbers ( i.e above 2000 EHN House numbers issued by Sancoale Village Panchayat secretary without Panchayat body meeting resolution/ approval and without site inspection . Read Memorandum issued by Director…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Goencho Ekvott and Goenche Ramponkarancho Ekvott have condemned the construction works carried out by South Western Railway through their contractor Rail Vikas Nigam Limited at Mollo, Pale Village. The organisations have alleged that the SWR has carried out gross violations, hill cutting and blocking the rivulet with mud which flows from the fresh water spring at Dervadae into the rivulet at Mollo, Pale Village. The organisations said that a Massive hill cutting was reported by the villagers, all of whom are from the traditional fishing and toddy tapping communities. “With their houses just below the hillock and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Cyber Crime Police Station had registered Case No. 24/2024 u/s 67 & 67-A of the IT Act upon complaint of a lady r/o Margao, South – Goa, that prior to 16/04/2024 TNK at Margao, South – Goa, the accused person user of Instagram account “akshu_jagtap_xx” transmitted obscene material containing sexually explicit act through social media platform, Instagram using electronic sources. He then bullied the victim. Accused was identified through examination of social media records. A team led by PSI Sarvesh Sawant, PSI Sherwin Dacosta, PC-8265 Ibrahim Karol, Hemant Gaonkar IRB PC 210139, under the supervision of…

The recent decision by the Goa state government to allocate an additional Rs 10 crore for the further renovation of the Kala Academy has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows. This move comes in the wake of the already substantial Rs 70 crore spent on the renovation project, which has been marred by alleged substandard work and a series of structural issues. The Kala Academy, designed by renowned architect Charles Correa and established in 1970, holds significant cultural and historical importance as the premier art and culture center of the coastal state. However, the recent renovation endeavors have been clouded by…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In relation to the case of a job applicant demanding Rs 1 lakh for a contract position in the Department of Information Technology, voice samples of suspended deputy director Siddarth Borker have been provided to the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Directorate of Vigilance. On February 28, the government suspended Borker following the viral social media spread of an audio recording containing the demand for Rs 1 lakh. After receiving a complaint from the department director regarding the matter, the ACB filed a formal complaint against Borker. Regarding the purported audio recording involving a prospective employee and…

Goemkarponn Desk BENAULIM: In an exhibition match at Sag Ground Vaddie Benaulim, Benaulim Veterans triumphed over AVC Veterans 3-2. Benaulim’s Pele Fernandes scored twice in the first half, putting his team ahead 2-0. AVC Veterans displayed disciplined football in the second half, with Mario Soares and Jerry equalizing. The decisive goal came from Stanley, who scored with a deft placement off an assist by Luis Menino. Benaulim’s goalkeeper Manoj secured the victory with a crucial diving save in the final moments. Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas, the chief guest, distributed the prizes.