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Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Farmers at Bethora have suffered a major loss as cashew plantation was gutted in fire. The farmers has reported a loss of Rs 1 lakh due to the fire. A farmer, Vishnukant Naik said the garbage set on fire at BondBaag Bethora was spread to his cashew Bagayat and caused losses to the tune of one lakh at time. He demanded with aunthororties to conduct probe into matter and pay him compensation for the loss of trees in fire spread in his Cashew Bagayat as it was cashew season. He said the fire occured on 20 Feb…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Days after Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) were caught in an extortion scam, Goa Forward Party (GFP) demanded the DGP disclose their identities. “Disclose their identities. Why’re you not naming the extortionists who’ve disgraced Goa Police and ruined Goa’s reputation,” said Vijai. He further questioned whether this was operation Dr Pramod Sawant or BJP enterprise and that these officers were sent on deputation to work for them. Goa Police’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) were caught in an extortion scam, prompting Director General of Police Jaspal Singh to order a high-level probe. CCTV footage purportedly shows five ATS personnel demanding Rs…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Tarangotsav will be celebrated from Sunday, 26th February 2023, to Sunday, 12th March 2023, IN Canacona taluka area Shri Mallikarjuna Temple, Shristhal. The Temple adores the deity of “Sri Mallikarjuna Dev Advat Simhanaadhiswara Mahapati, and according to Shri Mallikarjun Devasthan Samiti president Vithoba Dessai, ‘This year’s Tarang festival, which in fact started on 6th January in the courtyard of Mallikarjuna Temple, will conclude with the famous and highly ethnic ritual of ‘Shisharanni’ festival on 12th March on the Phalgun Shashti.’ For about two months, Sri Avatara Purusha goes around throughout Canacona and to North-Karnataka. During this period,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a shocking incident, a Russian National detained by Pernem Police for creating a ruckus died while being taken to the IPHB. As per information, the Russian was detained for creating ruckus in the locality in Pernem. Police had initially taken the Russian national to the local PHC, where he was behaving very violently Later, after due checking, the PHC referred him to IPHB. As per SP North, the exact cause of death will be ascertained by post-mortem:

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As the State government is set for the launch of the ‘Har Ghar Fiber’ scheme, connecting each household with an Internet network, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today introduced 10 WiFi hotspots across five constituencies to ensure seamless digital connectivity. “Under the Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, today we have introduced WIFI hotspots in Goa across five constituencies where the public can ensure seamless digital connectivity,” said CM Sawant. He further said that such hotspots would be introduced across all constituencies in the coming months. “The government has already taken the lead to launch the ‘Har Ghar Fiber’ scheme,…

Goemkarponn desk SATTARI: Stating that the dry water taps for the past month is causing hardship to the villagers of Sonal-Sattari, locals have warned the PWD officials to rectify the problem at the earliest, failing which they will take morcha on Valpoi PWD office. Highlighting the issue, Nagraj Ghasari, a villager, lamented about the domestic water tap of their village running dry for more than a month. “For the past month, the water pipeline of our village has been completely running dry. We complained about the same to the Department of Public Works. Accordingly, the officials of PWD visited and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: DGP Goa Jaspal Singh IPS today questioned what bravado lies in not wearing a helmet while stating that Human skulls are not metallic, but helmets are. “What bravado lies in not wearing a Helmet? Is there any pride in violation of Law.? None. Human Skulls are not metallic; helmets are. So wear them if you love your relatives,” said DGP. He further urged all riders, including Pillion riders are encouraged to wear a good quality BIS-certified helmet while riding on all roads highways or a link / roral roads and clasp it properly and not just to…