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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Panaji Additional Sessions Court has granted bail to the accused Sudhir Sangwan over furnishing a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 and surety of like amount. The Court during the bail hearing said that the drug seized at his instance was identified as Methamphetamine which was weighing 2.20 grams. The recovery of contraband from the toilet flush tank cannot be said to be in the exclusive possession of the accused. This factor also helps him to get bail,” reads the order Hence, she said, even though the substance said to have been in his possession was…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: Crime Branch during their routine special verification drive in Calangute, found that a spa was operating illegally with no license from the Directorate Services (DHS). Dring verification total 14 massage parlours were verified by the staff and one parlour namely Blue Terra Spa, situated at 1″ floor, Sunkissed Plaza De Antonio, Calangute – Goa was found operating without obtaining license from the Director of Health Services, Panaji Goa. The report is being submitted by the Dy.SP Crime Branch against the Blue Terra Spa to the District Magistrate, North Panaji – Goa for initiating necessary action under section…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Entire Goa is in the grip of an intense heat wave for the last week. Day temperatures in in the state crossed 35 C on Wednesday. While living in different regions of the state has already become difficult owing to the soaring mercury and sweltering conditions, the breakout of various ailments is also not ruled out. Heat-related illnesses can be best prevented if the vulnerable populations/ communities are made aware of prevention tips basic dos and Don’ts through the effective use of various media. Physicians and pharmacists must have knowledge of effective prevention and first-aid treatment of…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Traffic snarls continue to haunt the highway motorists at the accident-prone Karmalghat. Highway Traffic was disrupted atleast twice late thursdya night at the Gulem – Karmalghat sections, resulting in long queues. While a half-an hour got the traffic halted at the foot of Karmalghat early Thursday night, an almost 2 hours traffic snarl at the accirdent –prone sharp turn on Karmalghat got the motorists weary taking them through the midnight. According to sources, a vehicle broke-down just before the sharp –turn on Canacona side of the Karmalghat while climbing the ghat, and no traffic could pas on…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Agonda with its inept handling and collection of Garbage has not only led but have shown the way as to how a panchayat can effectively tackle garbage if worked with dedication and commitment. In as huge turnaround from its past murkier garbage imbroglio, Agonda panchayat over the period of time is in the forefront to conduct beach-cleaning and strategic panchayat area cleaning drives to keep the village clean and according panchayat secretary Amol Naigaonkar, this is happening since during the Bharat Bharat Mission Abhiyan –I (Oct’2014-2019), while the the Bharat Bharat Mission Abhiyan –II (Feb’2020 untill 2024)…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said the the foundation stone for Ambedkar Bhavan at Porvorim will be laid soon. CM Sawant was speaking while addressing the gathering on the occasion of Dr Ambedkar Jayanti. “Ambedkar Bhavan will be constructed at Porvorim and foundation stone for the project will be laid soon. Govt has already bought land at the Porvorim Housing board,” said Sawant He further announced that from next year onwards Ambedkar Jayanti will now be celebrated as state function. He said that people have been demanding the Bhavan for a very long time. “They want to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that a 25,000 people strong crowd is expected at the Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s public meeting at Farmagudi on April 16, informed CM Pramod Sawant. “25,000 people strong crowd is expected at the Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s public meeting at Farmagudi on April 16, informed CM Pramod Sawant. He further said that Shah’s meeting is part of Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit four states in the three days from Friday as he spearheads the BJP’s drive to tone…