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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: For a period of six months, Pastor Domnic D’souza and his spouse Joan D’souza have been removed from the North Goa district’s authority. Dr. Sneha Gitte, an IAS officer holding the position of District Magistrate for North Goa, has issued the directive. As per the directive, Pastor Domnic and his spouse Joan must disclose their address to the commanding officer of the closest police station once a month, even in the event of a non-change. They also have to notify the authorities of their departure from the state of Goa within ten days of leaving. When they…

LONDON: The latest round of trade talks between Britain and India has concluded without a deal, with a British official saying an agreement could not be finalised ahead of the upcoming Indian elections. The two countries have held stop-start talks over a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for two years and both are set to hold national elections in 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bid for a rare third term in a vote that is due by May, with the exact date yet to be announced. “Neither side is walking away from talks,” said one British official. “We simply do…

New Delhi: All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday moved the Supreme Court against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). His move comes even as a number of Muslim influencers have come out in support of the law. Owaisi also questioned the fate of 1.5 lakh Muslims, who were allegedly left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) list in Assam. “Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the 12 lakh Hindus listed in the NRC conducted in the state will be given Indian citizenship under CAA, but what about the 1.5 lakh Muslims? People…

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court against arrest for skipping probe agency summons in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. He was asked to furnish a personal bond of ₹ 15,000 and a security bond of ₹ 1 lakh for the bail. The Delhi Chief Minister violated Section 174 of the Indian Penal Code – which deals with disobeying a legal order to be at a certain place in person or by agent – when he skipped the Enforcement Directorate’s repeated summons in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. The…

New Delhi: An Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were killed after a “mysterious” fire broke out at their home in Canada’s Ontario province. Police said that incident occurred on March 7, as the bodies were completely burnt and were identified yesterday. The victims have been identified as 51-year-old Rajiv Warikoo, his wife 47-year-old Shilpa Kotha, and their 16-year-old daughter Mahek Warikoo. They were found dead in their home on Big Sky Way and Van Kirk Drive. The incident was reported as a residential fire, but after their initial investigation cops said that the fire may not have been accidental.…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Concerned about recent events at Apna Ghar, a center for rehabilitation youngsters in confrontation with the law, Bailancho Ekvott has issued a warning. The disclosures have exposed a worrisome facet of the institution’s activities, which has the organization extremely concerned. Apna Ghar, which was intended to be a safe haven for disturbed adolescents in need of rehabilitation and a new beginning, is currently battling a sinister underbelly that threatens the entire foundation of the organization. Serious doubts have been expressed regarding Apna Ghar’s ability to effectively promote behavioral change in light of reports of violence and threats…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: Calangute taxi operators have demanded a one-on-one meeting with the minister of transportation and other relevant authorities. The Goa taxi industry has accused the BJP administration of being complicit in all the scams pertaining to the industry. Speaking with the media, one of the cab drivers claimed that corruption and con artists have long plagued the Goan transportation sector. In order to stop the widespread fraud in the taxi business, taxi operators have been calling on the government and other authorities to hold them accountable. He continued by saying that the BJP government supports people outside of…