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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has not taken any action against advertisement hoardings along the highways within its right of way, according to the Bombay High Court in Goa. Similarly, orders for the removal of hoardings under their jurisdiction have only been partially followed by other authorities. Judges M. S. Karnik and Valmiki Menezes, sitting on the Division Bench, noted that the hoardings falling under the jurisdiction of MoRTH are unquestionably within the right of way during the hearing of a suo motu writ petition and public interest litigation concerning illegal hoardings. “It is…

MUNICH: Scotland coach Steve Clarke said his team had to quickly forget Friday’s 5-1 rout by Euro 2024 hosts Germany in the tournament opener after admitting the “game ran away from us”. In 11 past major tournament Scotland have never advanced beyond the group stage and their chances of doing so this summer were jeopardised by a dismal display against Germany. “Obviously we didn’t play to our standard,” said Clarke. “We feel as though we’ve let ourselves down. We’re a better team than this.” Scotland fell 3-0 down by half-time as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala scored before Kai Havertz…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A mother and daughter from Delhi have been taken into custody by Panaji police for allegedly stealing a diamond bangle valued at Rs 1.32 lakh from a jewelry store. The showroom staff filed a complaint alleging that two women had entered the store as customers on Thursday night under the guise of purchasing diamond bangles. They asked to see several more ornaments, diverting the attendant’s attention, and in the haste they stole a 14.14-gram diamond bangle from the tray. The 60-year-old Geeta Chopra and the 39-year-old Anju Chopra were taken into custody in Delhi after a CCTV…

MUNICH: Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title. Florian Wirtz struck the opening goal 10 minutes in and Jamal Musiala soon doubled Germany’s lead with an emphatic finish. A greatly awaited night for Scotland went from bad to worse before half-time when Ryan Porteous was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Ilkay Gundogan, with Kai Havertz tucking away the resulting penalty. Niclas Fuellkrug powered in a fourth midway through the second half…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Principal Sessions Judge Irshad Agha of the North Goa Sessions Court is now handling the criminal cases against politicians, including Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho, Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate, and MLA wives. Atanasio Monserrate is accused of raping a young girl, and Mauvin is on trial in connection with the purported power scam rebate case. But that’s not all. Atanasio and Jennifer, a husband and wife team, are on trial in connection with 35 other defendants in the 2008 attack on the Panaji police station. It was clear that the three cases would not be heard in court…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Within two weeks, the Goa government has been asked to submit a report in a “sealed cover” detailing the Forest Department’s investigation into the Siolim tree felling case by the Bombay High Court in Goa. The directive was given following the State Advocate General’s statement to the High Court that the Range Forest Officer had finished the incident investigation. Nonetheless, the High Court requested a report and stated out loud that it was possible the investigation was a “eyewash” meant to hide the true offenders. Attorney Norma Alvares, representing the petitioners, who are Siolim locals, emphasized that…

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue Indresh Kumar said on Friday that those who opposed Ram were all out of power, while those who took up Ram’s resolve had formed the government for the third term. His comments were seen as a U-turn of sorts by some. On Thursday, he had said that the “party which did bhakti of Lord Ram and became arrogant was stopped at 241, however, it became the biggest party”. These remarks were seen as a reference to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and fanned controversy in the backdrop of the election results. But, on…