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Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: One Regina Naronha R/o Segundo wado, Corjuem, Aldona, has been accused of setting on fire two vehicles and two bicycles at Corjuem in the wee hours this morning. As per Mapusa, police one Mrs Blossom Geeta Rosario W/o Sanjay W. Rosario, aged 45 years from Segundo wado, Khorjuvem, Aldona, Bardez, Goa filed a complaint that Mrs Rosy @ Regina Naronha R/o Segundo wado, Khorjuvem, Aldona, Bardez, Goa set fire to her vehicles at 3.45 am. On the date, time, and place mentioned above, the accused lady committed mischief by setting a blaze on Honda Activa Scooter bearing…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Taking a strong view on the increasing incidents of throwing Garbage in the open, Canacona Municipal Council Chairperson Ramakant Naikgaunkar warned of arrests by police of anyone found throwing Garbage in the open and on roadsides. Naigaunkar informed to catch the culprits throwing Garbage out in the open, CMC will install CCTV Cameras at 15 different strategic locations of the municipal areas. “Canacona municipality has been chosen and selected as one of the best municipalities on cleanliness amongst the 1850 cities in the country under Swatch Bharat. Every citizen and resident of our municipality has a responsibility…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Adv. Aires Rodrigues has today sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, who, last week on 17th March, was conferred that so-called Honoris Causa PhD degree from an unrecognized and little-known Logos University International which is an unaccredited private university in Florida founded only in 2006. Adv. Rodrigues, in his letter to Prime Minister Modi, has stated that it was the obligation of Governor Pillai to ascertain the credentials and repute of that University as he is duty-bound to safeguard the solemnity and sanctity of his very…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Following the rise in COVID-19 cases, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that COVID-19 cases and influenza cases are increasing throughout the country, and people must adopt self-discipline. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function, CM said the Government can only issue advisories. “Precautions have to be taken by the people. People have to now start taking precautions which were taken during the pandemic times,” he said. He said that people must test and isolate themselves even if they get cold symptoms. “Treatment is important. I advise people not to come in public if they…

On Monday, A 41-year-old Liberian national was arrested for possession of cocaine worth Rs 60,000 at a beach village in North Goa, police said. Goemakpronn desk MAPUSA: A 41-year-old Liberian national was arrested for possession of cocaine worth Rs 60,000 at a beach village in North Goa, police said on Monday. The police had conducted a raid at Anjuna on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday and apprehended the accused, deputy superintendent of police Jivba Dalvi said. The accused Julius Beford (41) was found in possession of cocaine worth Rs 60,000 and was arrested under the Narcotics Drugs and…

Goemkarponn desk MUMBAI: FC Goa, along with Bengaluru FC, was honoured with the Hero ISL Grassroots Award for the 2022-23 season on account of their significant contributions to the development of Indian football at the youth and grassroots level. Carlos Pena, the head coach of FC Goa, speaking after he collected the award and a cash prize of ₹10 lakhs in a special ceremony following the ISL final on Saturday, said, “I love the mentality of FC Goa – they’re not only concerned about signing big names, and equally value player development. It’s one of the main reasons why I…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) MLA Vijai Sardesai said that the state is witnessing a unique situation where Opposition MLAs have to fight to seek permission to raise issues faced by the people. Sardesai was speaking to reporters after a Business Advisory Committee meeting held on Monday, ahead of a four-day Budget session which will begin from March 27. “There are 83 per cent ruling benches, while 17 per cent are in the Opposition. Opposition is the voice of the people. We raise the issues of people, there is no guarantee that the ruling party will raise it,”…