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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Crime Branch today has conducted a narcotic raid at rented premises in Guirim, Bardez and arrested a Chhattisgarh native with 268 tablets of ecstasy worth Rs 6.8 lakhs. As per information, CB conducted a narcotic raid in a rented room at H.No.11, Agniwaddo, Guirim, Bardez Goa belonging to Ramakant Kauthankar and caught red-handed accused lady Asha W/o Ajay Kumar Lakra, Age 40 years, R/o H.No.11, Agniwaddo, Guirim, Bardez Goa native of Chattisgarh. Lakra was in possession of one cream colour ladies’ purse containing two blue colour polythene bags containing triangular shape blue colour tablets and green…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Arvind Kejriwal-led party leader Amit Palekar responded to GPPC President Amit Patkar’s assertion that the Congress will strengthen the party in all 40 constituencies, implying a fallout with the AAP, by saying that his party is prepared for a third front. According to Palekar, people want the two parties to work together, which is why Congressman Viriato Fernandes was able to win the South Goa Lok Sabha seat. “We will back the alliance, but AAP is prepared to form a third front in Goa if statements similar to Patkar’s persist,” Palekar declared. Throughout the day, AAP MLA…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that should the project’s approvals be found to be unlawful, he has directed Minister of Town and Country Planning (TCP), Vishwajit Rane, to withdraw them. “We will rescind permissions, including conversion, approval, and environmental clearance if they are not appropriate. If the project ends, it is not a problem for us. Projects that will put the people through hardship will not be approved,” Sawant declared. “We are committed to upholding the law and prioritizing the public interest,” the CM declared. Any initiative that contradicts the desires of our people will not be…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Goa Congress has asked whether the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant explained if ₹7000 per month Salary for Pre-Primary Teachers under Samagra Shiksha is a Pagaar (Salary) or Punishment (Shiksha) for Teachers. “BJP Government has multiple crores to spend on Events but no money to pay decent Salaries to hardworking Teachers,” charged Congress Media Cell Chairman Amarnath Panjikar. Just two days back, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant had raised questions about Goa University’s ranking going down as well as fewer aspirants for GPSC examinations. If the teachers at a pre-primary level which are foundation level of…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: On a day of hectic development, the Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA) finally issued a show-cause notice to Bhutani Infra following concerns raised by Goans, particularly the people of Sancoale, regarding the project. TCP Minister Rane stated, “The permissions for this project were granted before my tenure as TCP Minister. However, in response to the concerns and agitation expressed by the people of Sancoale and Goa, I instructed the Member Secretary to issue the show cause notice based on the representations we have received.” The TCP Department has instructed the MPDA to conduct a thorough verification…

The Bhutani Project in Sancoale, Goa has been a topic of contention and concern among the local community, raising questions about its sustainability and impact on the environment and infrastructure. TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane’s on Thursday issued directive to the MPDA to conduct a thorough verification of all details regarding the representations received about the project sheds light on the growing unease surrounding this development. Rane’s firm stance on the issue is evident in his statement regarding the scrutiny of permissions granted to the Bhutani Project. He emphasized that no hill-cutting permissions have been granted to Bhutani by the TCP…

Goemkapronn desk Udupi: An individual has been arrested for illegally transporting Goa liquor worth Rs 1,42,798 near Indrali Railway Station in Shivalli village, Udupi taluk, on September 17. The accused, identified as Ananth Devadas Prabhu, was found transporting approximately 31 liters of liquor from Goa on a two-wheeler. Acting on a tip-off, excise inspectors, led by Sub-Inspector Shubhada C Nayak, seized the liquor and the vehicle. A case has been registered, and the accused was produced in court, where he was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. The operation was conducted under the guidance of Mangaluru division joint commissioner of…