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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has extended his heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the people of Goa on the joyous occasion of 37th Goa Statehood Day. In his message Dr. Sawant said 30th May is a memorable day in the glorious history of Goa as on this day on 30th May 1987 Goa became a full-fledged 25th State of the Indian Union. May 30th is a result of the struggle by the Goans and people from across the country to protect Goans’s distinct identity. This momentous occasion also assumes significance as it reminds innumerable Goans to pay tributes to those who…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Central Panaji today witnessed the opening of its newly improved smart city roads, fulfilling the commitment made by Imagine Panaji Smart City Limited (IPSCDL) last week. The enhanced infrastructure aims to improve connectivity, benefiting both residents and visitors. The new Improved infrastructure covers the stretches from : 1. Dada Vadya Road – from Singbal Book Store to Mahalaxmi Temple . 2. General Bernardo Guedes Road – from Woodland Store to Geeta Bakery to Government Printing Press . IPSCDL today reiterated that it has worked tirelessly over the last couple of weeks to complete these roads in Central…

Goemkarponn desk MORJIM: A Tamil Nadu registered car was impounded by the police for driving on the protected turtle nesting site at Morjim. CRZ and the Forest Department filed a complaint after the news of the car driving on the beach went viral on social media. A case has been registered against the law violators and charges under Sections 188 (disobeying order of public servant), 269 (negligence) and 336 (endangering life) of the Indian Penal Code. While the beach was not too crowded, such an activity could have been endangering tourists. Also, the Morjim beach has a protected turtle nesting…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sports Minister Govind Gaude has assured to look into the matter of money being spent on a baseball field, but the playfield is not visible at Campal. Gaude stated that the ground was being built long before he was appointed Sports Minister and that he would only be able to provide information after conducting further research. “Campal’s baseball field was being worked on before I was ordained as a minister.” All of the transactions—including the goods taken and the tenders issued for this—took place prior to my appointment as sports minister. Gaude declared, “I’ve ordered an investigation…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved a budget of Rs 990 million for the construction of a new rail overbridge in Margao, Goa, near Shree Damodar Vidyalaya High School and Higher Secondary school, Comba. This decision comes after the Goa government proposed the project to alleviate vehicular congestion in the area. Once completed, the new overbridge is expected to significantly ease traffic flow in Margao by eliminating the need for vehicles to wait at the level crossing near the school, which is currently closed whenever trains pass through. This closure often leads to…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Residents of Pernem Taluka have been on edge lately due to an increase in the frequency of leopard sightings in the area. There are rumours that the large cats are killing dogs and cows, which has the community worried for their safety as well as the safety of their animals. A few days ago, residents of Deulwada Palyem were alarmed and took quick action after seeing a leopard in the area. The local Panch Shiva Tilve promptly notified the forest department of the sighting, which prompted the forest officials to erect a cage nearby. Residents’ anxiety is…

Goemkarponn desk VERNA: Three days have passed since a bus run by the company crashed into makeshift hutments at the Verna IDC, killing four labourers and injuring four more. Police are still awaiting a report on the driver’s alcohol test results from the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao. Bharat Govekar, 61, a bus driver from Cortalim who was also hurt in the accident, was taken into custody by Verna police on Monday after being released from the hospital. He was brought before a JMFC on Tuesday, and he was given a four-day remand in police custody. Verna police…