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Goemkarponn desk TALEIGAO: Panaji Women’s Police Station has arrested a Goa University (GU) Assistant Professor for allegedly sexually harassing a student. The incident was reported by the victims father to the Panaji Women’s Police Station. According to the allegation, the assistant professor invited the girl to his cabin where he twice touched her impermissible. According to authorities, the father first complained to the university, and when they did nothing, he went to the police. The father also contacted an MLA, who then contacted the CMO for assistance, according to the police. On Wednesday, the police took down the girl’s statement…

Goemakrponn desk BANDORA: Power Minister and Marciam MLA Sudin Dhavalikar has claimed that the Undir STP has got all required permissions and that only 4 villagers from Undir area are opposing the plant. “Undir STP has got all required permissions and that only 4 villagers from Undir area are opposing the plant. RGP doesn’t have any work and are poking their nose in un-necessary things,” said Dhavalikar. He further said that only 4 villagers gathered to oppose and rest all were outsiders. “Its clear that by-pass is not feasible at Bhoma and that is the reason, we are going for…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The State government on Wednesdat as per the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee, promoted 27 PIs to Junior Scale Officers of Goa Police Service Group “A” Gazetted with immediate effect. The order issued states that the officers will be on probation for two years. The pay and allowances of the officers shall be fixed as per CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016. The officers will continue to hold their current posts. Sandesh T. Chodankar, Shaikh M. Salim, Wilson C. D’Souza, Francisco Corte, Roy Pereira, Braz T. Menezes, Nutan U. Verenker, Gurudas A. Kadam, Siddhant U. Shirodkar, Jivba…

Goemkarponn desk CUNCOLIM: Cuncolim police today has arrested a physical education (PE) teacher Ramesh Gaonkar of government school for allegedly molesting a minor student. PI Cuncolim Upon receiving a complaint from the headmistress of the school, the government high school registered the alleged offender under sections of the Goa Children’s Act, Section 8 of the Indian Penal Code, Section 354(A) (molestation), Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, and Sections 67(A) and 67(B) of the Information Technology Act of 2000. Police reported that the government high school physical education teacher was suspected of monitoring the little…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Royal Secondary School, Taleigao, and Matruchhaya School, Ponda, from HQ 2 Signal Training Centre, celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Bambolim Army Camp, Goa. The event was attended by school children, teachers and the brave Agniveers of 3 Technical Training Regiment. Soldiers’ participation highlights their commitment to maintaining security and unity in society. Students and teachers expressed gratitude towards the soldiers who safeguard the nation’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity. Colorful Rakhis were tied to Agniveers and instructors. Sisters presented handmade flower bouquets while brothers gave gifts as tokens of love. The occasion also featured songs and cultural performances by…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: A man was killed in Bicholim allegedly by his wife and her kin, with whom she reportedly had an illicit relationship, Goa police said on Wednesday. The police said that both the accused have been arrested within eight hours of committing the crime. Superintendent of Police (North Goa) Nidhin Valsan said that on Wednesday, the police found the body of a labourer named Ramesh Poshalappa Siddagoli (39), a native of Belgavi, Karnataka. The semi-dude body was found under the New Bridge at Bicholim with multiple stab injuries on the back and buttocks. The accused have been identified…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded justice for the Christian Mesta Community after a recent High Court ruling invalidated the OBC certificate of AAP ZP member Hanzel Fernandes, a member of the Christian Mesta Community. State President Adv Amit Palekar has called upon the BJP government to contest the court’s decision, which negates OBC status for the Christian Mesta community, and address this unjust situation. While addressing the media on Wednesday, Palekar highlighted that the Vigilance Cell’s comprehensive report had conclusively established that Hanzel Fernandes, the AAP ZP member belonged to the Mesta community, which is…