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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today assured to strenghten Cybercrime cell, including new technologies to prevent cases. MLA Aleixo Lourenco Reginaldo had alleged the Cell is not strengthened to take action against the ‘sadist’ cyber criminals “In cybercrime, 45 cases are currently registered. We regularly create awareness about cybercrime, with most cases involving financial fraud from online services and fraudulent calls,” said Sawant. He further said that the home department has strengthened our Cybercrime Cell and is taking measures, including new technologies, to prevent these crimes. “Cybercrime has increased in various ways. New innovations will be introduced in…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Opposition MLAs on Tuesday demanded to pull down hoardings of illegal casinos and illegal online gaming, claiming it is the best solution to curb the menace. Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai raised questions about illegal casinos in the villages of Goa. Sardesai said that advertisements of these illegal businesses should be stopped. He demanded details of all actions taken against illegal casino operations and slot machines in the state over the last two years, along with copies of any complaints received regarding these illegal casinos. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured that hoardings that advertise casinos directly will not…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The Goa Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a heated debate over the issue of substandard renovation works of Kala Academy while demanding a House committee be formed. Opposition MLA Vijai Sardesai demanded the House Committee on Kala Academy works. He said that water has started leaking from the first year onwards. When this happens, the contractor should have been questioned. “It looks like PWD is not ready to admit the defect. Charles Correa Foundation has given a presentation in which they have claimed that the work is defective,” said Vijai. CM Sawant replied that Kala Academy’s minor…

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted that her government is opposed to any agreement between India and Bangladesh over sharing of the Teesta River water. Maintaining that she loves the people of Bangladesh, Ms Banerjee said sharing Teesta water will mean “depriving northern West Bengal of even drinking water”, let alone any provision for irrigation purposes. Speaking in the assembly on a resolution regarding erosion control and flood mitigation in West Bengal, Ms Banerjee said the Teesta River has very little water during the winter and summer seasons. Ms Banerjee also alleged that the state government…

The Kala Academy “scam” has emerged as a hot topic of discussion in the ongoing winter session of the Goa Assembly, stirring up intense debate and controversy. The allegations and concerns surrounding the Rs 49 crore tender awarded on a nomination basis, without inviting any competitive bids, have raised serious questions about the transparency and integrity of the process. Furthermore, reports of roof leakage during rains, inadequate lighting, and incidents of false ceiling collapse have exacerbated the plight of the artists and performers associated with the Kala Academy. The protests and demands for a thorough investigation and legal action against…

Goemkarponn desk COLVA: Two women have been apprehended by the Colva police today in relation to an extortion investigation. A 23-year-old Uttar Pradesh native and a 29-year-old Bihar female have been named as the suspects. A Karnataka resident who was staying at a resort in Benaulim Salcete reported the incident to the police on July 29. He said that the accused two and an additional unidentified taxi driver had forced him to pay Rs. 4,000 for escort call lady services. The complainant told the police, “They then threatened to implicate me in a false case and demanded more money.”

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: An Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) ‘Mallikarjun’ by Goa Armed Police Camp was launched in Canacona on Saturday. Inaugurated at the hands of Speaker/Canaocna MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, Mallikarjun Goa Armed Police (GAP) Camp, Canacona is set up at Mastimoll behind the Police Station to facilitate the recruits from the Taluka. IGP Goa Omvir Singh Bishnoi, IPS, SP (South) Sunita Sawant, GAP Commandant Edwin Colac, Canacona Municipal Council Chairperson Sara Shamba Naik Desai, besides Dy. SP Tikam Singh Verma, Canacona PI Harish Raut Desai, IRB Police Constables from Canaocna with their families were present at the function. Hon’ble speaker…