Goemkarponn desk QUEPEM: Excise Station Quepem raided illegal Restaurant premises at Balli and seized various brand liquor worth value of Rs. 17500/- having a total of 37.040 bulk litres. The raid was conducted under the leadership of Taluka Excise Inspector Shri Maheshwar Pai along with a team of officials namely Durgappa Madar, Deep Bhide, Nilesh Naik and Suraj Velip.
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Goa, in collaboration with the Blood Bank, Goa Medical College, has organized a Blood Donation Camp on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The camp will take place at the Conference Hall, First Floor, Rajya Kar Bhavan, Altinho Panaji. The camp aims to emphasize the importance of both blood donation and voter participation, as each drop of blood and every vote cast contributes to creating a better world. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Goa urges all members of the public to take part in…
Goemakrponn desk BICHOLIM: Heralding a new era of inclusive development, Vedanta Sesa Goa commenced mining operations at Bicholim Mineral Block- Block 1 in the state of Goa. This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment for both the local community and the economy of the state of Goa, ushering in prospects of employment, growth, development, and prosperity. The commencement of operations was marked by ceremonies at the Dhabbhaba, Bicholim Office of Iron Ore Goa- Vedanta Sesa Goa. The event was attended by community leaders & company officials including Mr Kundan Falari, Chairman of Bichomil Municipal Council (BMC), Navin Jaju, CEO, Sesa…
Goemkarpon desk PANAJI: Two election duty staff have been arrested for allegedly seizing Rs 16 lakh from a businessman by posing as I-T officials, while they were discharging election duty in Goa, police said. “Accused persons are identified as Nitish Navnath Naik, (LDC) and Anirudha Pawar (Municipal Engineer). Pawar was posted as Flying Squad in charge of Dabolim Assembly Constituency in South Goa, ” the Goa Police said. A. Asvin Chandru, Collector and South Goa District election officer, have placed both government servants under suspension. According to police, a flying squad intercepted the vehicle of the businessman and the cash…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights today unveiled a critical inspection report of the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) in South Goa, conducted on 03 April 2024. Chairperson Peter F. Borges led the exhaustive review, uncovering serious safety and welfare concerns that put at risk over 50 children with disabilities, who depend on the centre for daily support. Key Findings Unearthed During the Inspection: Immediate Threats from Hazardous Wildlife: The facility’s premises are frequently infiltrated by venomous reptiles and disease-carrying rodents, creating a dangerous environment for the children and staff. Severe Fire Safety Negligence:…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Four official resignations, citing personal reasons, dealt a serious blow to the Mission Political Reservation for Scheduled Tribes of Goa. Rupesh Velip, Rama Kankonkar, Soiru Velip, and Dr. Satyawan Gaonkar are among those who left the company. Mission president Adv Joao Fernandes and two other members of the Goa delegation met with the union home minister in Delhi, but they were unable to persuade the Center to issue an ordinance reserving seats for the ST communities in the Goa Legislative Assembly. This infuriated the four leaders. President of Mission Political Reservation for STs of Goa, Adv Joao…
