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Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Karnataka Excise apprehended a Bangalore bound truck transporting 120 liquor (IMFL) Cartoons disguised as Medical Waste at Majali check-post. The Mapusa (Goa) to Bangalore bound Container –truck was intercepted by Karnataka Excise stationed at the border with Goa at Majali checkout at about 1 am on Wednesday. The container truck has already crossed Goa’s Polem Checkout border when questioned about the contents in the truck by Karnataka Excise sleuths on Majali checkout were reportedly told that it is transporting medical waste to Bangalore. Suspecting foul play the excise sleuths swiftly began to verify the contents and after…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA – Government of India through Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued Notification for Acquisition of Land for the 4-laning of NH-66 from Bendurdem (Padi) to Char-Rasta(Canacona) a distance of 14.715 Kms. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi issued the Notification on 6th August’2024 declaring its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule published in the Gazette of India on 15th December 2023 annexed to the said notification for Land Acquired for building (widening/four laning, etc) Land Acquisition for four laning of NH-66 from Km. 570/000 (Bendordem) Km. 584/715 (Start of Canacona…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Priyanka Pavitra Velip is elected unopposed as the new sarpanch of Khola panchayat on Friday. Smt Velip is the third Sarpanch to be elected unopposed to the post of Sarpanch of Khola in the current term of the panchayat tenure. Presiding Officer Canacona BDO Extension Officer Pradeep Gaude in the presence of Panchayat Secretary Secretary Damodar Kankonkar declared Priyanka Pavitra Velip elected unopposed after following all the official formalities as Velip’s only nomination was received for the post of Sarpanch, fallen vacant after the incumbent Sarpanch Krishna Velip as agreed previously submitted his resignation a fortnight ago.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said that there is a 8% decrease in the catch of clams (khube) in Agassaim area. “As per the records, there is a 8% decrease in the catch of clams (khube) in Agassaim area. Department has not conducted any scientific study in this matter<‘ said Halarnkar He further said that the Goa State Biodiversity Board has notified the Guidelines/recommendations for sustainable utilization, conservation and management of bio-resources with special emphasis on controlled harvesting and conservation of edible clams. “Also other shell fish & critical bio-resources within the jurisdiction of the Biodiversity Management Committees…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar informed that Goa generated 69.34 Mus power through Solar energy during 2023-24. “The quantum of power generation in Goa through Solar Energy during the FY 2023-24 is 69.34 MUs and during FY 2024-25 (upto May 2024 is 13.70 Mus),” said Dhavalikar He further said that in order to further encourage all categories of consumers to install Solar rooftops, the State Government has notified the “Revised Scheme for Promotion of Grid Connected Solar Rooftop System with Net, Group Net & Virtual Net Metering FY 2023-2026” “The State Government has also initiated installation of Decentralized…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that Goa has not reported incident of gang wars in last five years. “Goa has not reported incident of gang wars has been reported during the last five years. No rise in murder cases in the State of Goa. During the year 2023, there is decrease by 40.91% as compared to year 2022” said Sawant Sawant said that as a preventive measure round the clock patrolling is maintained by PCR Vans, Highway patrol vans, Motorcycles patrolling, foot patrolling etc. Suspected persons found moving during odd hours are rounded up and thoroughly interrogated…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik informed that Fruit fly is the major pest of Mango in Goa, due to which major production loss occurs. “Fruit fly is the major pest of Mango in Goa, due to which major production loss occurs. As precaution and management practices, Mango fruit fly traps are provided to the farmers at 50% subsidized rate.” said Naik He further said that data of yield per year of each local varieties of Mangoes is not maintained/available. Minister also informed that the Directorate of Agriculture organized a State Level ‘Mango Show 2024’ from 17th to 18th…