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CM says Police is steadfast in its commitment towards ”zero tolerance policy” against narcotics No drug case booked or come to notice in any school or college across state: Sawant Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that said police is steadfast in its commitment towards ”zero tolerance policy” against narcotics. “Police is steadfast in its commitment towards ”zero tolerance policy” against narcotics. citizens and authorities must unite to raise awareness and combat the global menace,” said Sawant Sawant said that there are identifiable hot spots in State for drug related activities. “However, there is more incidence of…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao Police have arrested a 23-year-old Sufiyan Irshad Shaikh, resident of GRB colony Sada for kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old minor girl and further threatening her to kill. The accused is arrested under sections 363,376,506(ii) of IPC, sections 3,4,8,12 of the POCSO act and section 8 (2 ) of the Goa Children Act. LPSI Vibha Volvoikar is carrying out a further investigation under the supervision of PI Alvito Rodrigues and Vikas Swami IPS (IC Mormugao) and the Guidance of Mormugao DySP Salim Shaikh

Rain fury continues to cause innumerable tree uprooting incidents in the taluka. Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: Heavy rains created havoc in Canacona, with incidents of flooding and tree –felling all over the taluka inching towards a century mark in a fast and rapid manner. Canacona taluka has crossed over 92 inches, while the Chapoli Dam with storage of 38.35 RL (reduced level) is also getting closer to fill to its brim (38.75 RL) before it overflows at its spillage. A tree has come down on an old unoccupied House at Dessaiwada, Agonda, almost destroying the house to a great extent. Incidentally,…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Canconkar’s braving heavy rains turned up in hundreds to partake in a protest march held to condemn the brutality in Manipur. The protest march which began at Mastimoll (near Police Station) culminated at KTC Bus Stand, Chaudi where the local leaders including a priest addressed the masses, read olut a memorandum to be sent to Prime Minister of India and goa Chief Minister, calling for stopping of the violence in Manipur immediately and giving justice to the affected people and rehabilate all irrespective of Caste, Creed or Religion. Most of the ladies amongst hundreds of menfolk wearing…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Wednesday admitted there was a scam detected in the State Excise department. Replying to the question tabled by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Sawant said that the the scam was regarding renewal fees. “Excise Department has detected a case wherein license renewal fees of some license holders have not been deposited in the Government treasury though the Excise Licenses were renewed as if the license fees have been paid,” he said in a written reply. Sawant said a preliminary inquiry was conducted by Excise Department and three officials Viz Shri Harish…

CM assures to ‘take action’ against online gambling apps Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Online gambling is banned in Goa and strict action will be taken if found. LoP Yuri Alemao questioned Govt on increased rise of online gambling, online lottery, online casinos operations in the State through computer, electronic machines and mobile applications. Many youths career are at stake. “Online gambling is banned in Goa & strict actions will be taken if found. We are tracking app link downloads through Cyber Cell. Govt will use strict enforcement to stop this activities,” said CM Sawant.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Fatorda MLA Vijay Sardesai strongly criticized Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte’s reply on the Floor of the House that failed to respond to the cut motions moved by the opposition on various issues like illegal activities and protection to traditional beach shack operators and others involved in tourism business. Speaking to reporters post session on Tuesday night, Sardesai also clarified that his world tour, as pointed out by the Minister, was using his personal funds and not government sponsored. “What tourism minister spoke in House was a lecture and not replies to the cut motion moved by us.…