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Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Amidst the heavy continuous rains, part of the concrete compound wall at the proposed site of ‘Krishi-Ghar’ at Sheller near Chaudi in Canacona on Monday-Tuesday night. About 20 metres long of the compound wall of the Fence built with concrete cement on all four sides of the proposed Krishi-Ghar in the property belonging to the Agriculture department fell on one side exposing the entire property in the open amidst heavy rains lashing the taluka for the last 3 days. The agriculture department’s Canacona Zonal Office is using the compound for Agri-Nursery to store certain seedlings including Coconut…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Due to the ongoing heavy rainfall, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that his department has temporarily suspended access to all waterfalls within forest areas and protected areas, including trekking and hiking. “We have temporarily suspended access to all waterfalls within forest areas and protected areas, including trekking and hiking. This measure is essential for the safety of everyone,” said Rane. “Let’s prioritize safety and wait for the weather to stabilize before resuming these activities,” he said As the monsoon season graces Goa, Rane said that they are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of both our…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Children’s Court order granting history sheeter Tarzan Parsekar anticipatory bail has been taken suo moto cognizance by the Bombay High Court in Goa, following instructions from the Supreme Court. This is despite the fact that Parsekar has multiple pending cases against him and that the High Court had previously cancelled his bail in one case. Parsekar was granted bail by the Children’s Court on the basis of his petition in Anticipatory Bail Application No. 2/2024 in relation to FIR No. 6/2024, despite the prosecution’s ongoing case to have the regular bail granted to him cancelled before…

Goemkarponn desk CUTBONA: A fishing boat that had been anchored at the Cutbona fishing jetty since Monday midday was found to be overturned. After learning of the incident late on Monday night, officers from the coastal police stations in Cuncolim and Betul arrived on the scene. The incident has been reported as an accident by the Betul Coastal Police Station, according to PI Diogo Gracias, the in-charge of the Cuncolim Police Station. “Cuncolim police responded to witness reports and arrived at Cutbona late on Monday night.” The owner of the impacted fishing boat has been called to the police station…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) will soon get the go-ahead for two iron ore mining leases in the state, the Monte de Sirigao Block III and the Advalpale-Thivim Block V, and has recommended to the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) that these blocks be granted environment clearances (ECs). The SEAC pointed out that the two leases are subject to the terms of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, even though it was recommending EC to the two mineral blocks. In addition, the proponents of the projects are required to secure approvals under any other…

Austria: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Vienna on Tuesday from Moscow on a two-day visit to Austria during which the two nations will explore ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges. It is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in over 40 years, the last being of Indira Gandhi in 1983. Prime Minister Modi will call on the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and hold talks with Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer on Wednesday. The Prime Minister and Chancellor will also address…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant conceded for the first time that Salcete was a spoilsport to the party’s resolute attempt to hold onto the South Goa Lok Sabha in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Stating that the six Salcete Assembly segments Nuvem, Velim, Benaulim, Curtorim, Navelim, and Cuncolim ensured the BJP’s defeat in South Goa in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by an 80 per cent vote margin. However, Sawant pointed out that even though the BJP defeated the Congress in 11 of the 20 Assembly segments, the party was unable to secure an 80% vote margin in…