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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Finally, the cat is out of the bag as the first FIR has been booked in the multi-crore Panaji Smart City scam, said Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao reacting to the Anti-Corruption Bureau registering FIR against the former managing director Swayandipta Pal Chaudhary. Alemao further said, “The FIR is just the tip of an iceberg. We (the Congress) have time and again said and proved that the whole Smart City project is a huge scam.” The FIR says a financial irregularity of Rs 87 lakhs but we know the amount is much, much more and many others…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In response to the growing incidence of cybercrimes, particularly financial frauds, the Goa police are stepping up their efforts to inform and shield residents from online dangers. In light of the holiday season, the police launched the “Cyber Safe Goa” awareness campaign, advising the public to exercise caution and stay safe online. The police added that as part of the program, they will connect with local target groups, interact with netizens on social media, train school representatives to raise awareness of cybercrimes among students, and reach out to Ganesh festival gatherings. In order to maximize the campaign’s…

The picturesque villages of Uguem and Tudou, located in Sanguem Taluka, Goa, have long been known for their lush forests and natural beauty. However, between 2018 and 2021, these villages witnessed a massive environmental catastrophe: the illegal deforestaƟon of approximately 70,000 square meters of forest land. This deforestaƟon, which took place in survey numbers 54/0 of Uguem village and 21/0 of Tudou village, involved the felling of thousands of trees, some over a century old. The situation has left the villagers feeling betrayed by the very insƟtuƟons meant to protect their land and resources. The deforestaƟon was allegedly carried out…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As a part of the golden jubilee celebration, the Rosary High School Cujira-Bambolim, had organised an Under-15 Invitational Inter School Football Tournament for the Golden Rosarian Cup. Sixteen school teams participated and the finals were held on 3rd September, at the SAG Athletic Stadium, Bambolim. The glittering finals were witnessed by the Chief Guest, Director of Education, Mr Shailesh Sinai Zingde, the Guest of Honour – Brahmanand Sankhwalkar and the special invitees, Sanjiv Nagvenkar and Muhammad Ali, the school Chairman, Tony Rodrigues, Manager Joel Rodrigues, the Headmistress, Mrs. Alice Joan Goes and a host of other dignitaries.…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: In the wake of recent Cholera outbreak at Cutbona jetty, Environment Minister Alexio Sequeira today said that the Fisheries Department will enhance the fine on unused vessels anchored at the jetty from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh. Minister Alex Sequeira along with other officials chaired a meeting to review the situation at Cutbona Jetty. “Fisheries department will enhance fine on unused vessels anchored at the jetty from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh. I have also directed authorities to implement CM’s instructions to improve hygiene,” said Sequeira. He further said that this proposal has come from…

Goemkarponn Desk SANKHALI: In a shocking incident, a parked bus on a slope near the Sankhali KTC bus stand suddenly rolled down and collided with two cars. As per information, there was no loss of life. The bus got stuck due to the second car, otherwise, it would have reached the bus stand. Locals have demanded a ban on parking on footpaths.

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Mapusa Police booked an unknown person for committing theft of three sale deeds which were kept inside the office of the civil registrar cum Sub- registrar. According to police, the Civil Registrar Cum Sub-registrar of Bardez Risheek R Naik has lodged a complaint against the unknown person for committing the theft of three sale deeds. Police said that the incident took place prior to September 3 at The Office of the Civil Registrar Cum Sub Registrar of Bardez, Mapusa. Police said that three sale deeds were registered between May and June 2024 and kept inside the office…