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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Taking serious note of accidents caused due to stray cattle menace on roads, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has warned that government schemes of farmers would be discontinued if their cattle bought under govt schemes are found roaming on the streets. “Government schemes of farmers would be discontinued if their cattle bought under govt schemes are found roaming on the streets. The decision would help reduce road accidents due to stray cattle,” said Sawant after the inauguration of Goshala of Ponda Municipal Council under the Stray Cattle Management scheme today. The Kamdhenu Scheme was modified last year…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: KTCL Chairman Ulhas Tuenkar today said that Goa government employees will be issued KTC monthly passes by charging them for 22 days for the month and not at the regular concession rates. KTCL had earlier announced discontinuing the pass system for govt employees stating that they are paid a travelling allowance by the government. “Goa government employees will be issued KTC monthly passes by charging them for 22 days for the month and not at the regular concession rates,” said Tuenkar. Derrick Pereira Neto, Managing Director of KTC, announced in a circular on June 11 that pass…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Following allegations, the Opposition today has demanded the sacking of DGP Goa Jaspal Singh in the Assagao House demolition matter. Congress President Amit Patkar said that revelations by Anjuna Police expose how misused his position to protect an outsider in an illegal act. “I demand Chief Minister Pramod Sawant immediately ask Union Home Minister Amit Shah to sack the DGP for his involvement in the Assagao House demolition case,” said Patkar. Patkar questioned how can we expect the Police Department to function in a free and fair manner when the Super Boss himself pressurises his subordinates. Goa…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: DGP’s involvement is just the “Tip of the Iceberg”. Linkage from BJP to DGP needs to be probed. It is an open secret that BJP patronises Land & Real Estate Mafia. Why Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant avoiding questions from Media. Judicial Inquiry under Retd. High Court Judge is must”, stated Yuri Alemao, Leader of Opposition. Revealations by Anjuna Police expose how the Director General of Police misused his position to protect an outsider in an illegal act. I demand Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to immediately ask Union Home Minister Amit Shah to sack the DGP…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: The recent compromise between Assagao house owner Prinsha Agarwadekar and land owner Pooja Sharma has caused discontent among activists and lawyers in the State. Rama Kankonkar, an activist, expressed concern, stating, “The Chief Minister’s assurance of arresting those involved holds significance. It seems that compromises are being made after receiving money, which is not unprecedented. This situation is creating fear and uncertainty for us.” Similarly, Walter Lobo, an activist from Calangute, voiced skepticism, saying, “We are unaware of the terms of the compromise. The involvement of a high-ranking officer and allegations of kidnapping make it imperative that…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Villagers and farmers of Velsao breathed a sigh of relief after the Forest Department successfully captured a crocodile that had been spotted in the fields. The reptile, sighted by village panchayat members on Thursday, sparked a wave of panic across the community. Responding swiftly to the villagers’ alert, Forest Department officials arrived on the scene to survey the area. They urged residents not to panic and strategically placed a cage near the lake to trap the crocodile. By Friday morning, their efforts paid off, and the crocodile was safely captured. MLA Anton Vas commended the Forest Department’s…

NEW DELHI: Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been granted bail on Friday by the High Court in a land scam case. The high court had on June 13 reserved its decision on Soren’s bail plea. “Bail has been granted to Soren. The court has held that prima facie he is not guilty of the offence and there is no likelihood of the petitioner committing an offence when on bail,” Soren’s senior counsel Arunabh Chowdhury told PTI. During the hearing, ED’s counsel SV Raju argued that if Soren is released on bail, he would commit a similar offence. Meanwhile, celebrations…