The Model Code of Conduct which has been in force since April 16, the day the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Lok Sabha elections in India, does not seem to have any effect in the Yamlok as the Yamraj seems to be on a “prowl” continuously in Goa. Yamaraj, or the God of Death, seems to be in an unrelenting mood in the scorching heat, claiming at least two to three lives every day on Goan roads. To make matters worse, the IMD has announced a heatwave in Goa along with other States of Telangana, Maharashtra,m Bengal, Andhra…
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Goemkarponn desk CANDOLIM: Candolim Village Panchayat body held an inspection to look into the suspected illegal building of the Shambhala resort in Candolim’s No Development Zone. According to the authorities, the facility violates the CRZ regulations since it is built on sand dunes, which are crucial in preventing natural disasters like tsunamis. The Shambala resort once went by a different name. The resort to CCF has drawn criticism from the locals. After receiving the complaint, the authorities demolished the illegally constructed structure and the swimming pool. In the end, the resort was closed for a whole year. Locals noticed that…
Goemkarponn desk TEREKHOL: Tightening the screws on lawbreakers with a corrupt past, the vigilance directorate’s anti-corruption branch (ACB) has detained a second police officer for reportedly expecting an Rs 8,000 monthly bribe from a paragliding operator in North Goa to keep their company running smoothly. Due to his suspected involvement in the case, Tiracol coastal police station head constable Udayraj, also known as Rajumohan Kalangutakar, was placed under custody. According to sources, the ACB is investigating whether higher-ranking police officers had any involvement in the bribery case. Sanjay Talkar, a suspended head constable, was detained by the ACB last Friday.…
Goemakpronn desk Margao: “Godman and Betrayer Digambar Kamat should feel ashamed to call himself a “Fighter”. I am a former Defence Personnel. I was in the Navy and also a Kargil War veteran. True Fighters don’t run away like Cowards,” stated Congress South Goa Candidate Capt. Viriato Fernandes. He was reacting to the statement made by turncoat Margao MLA Digambar Kamat claiming to be a fighter. Digambar Kamat has also claimed to be an Achiever. If he means what he says, Why did he not manage to get Congress Candidates elected in Navelim, Curtorim, and Benaulim which are around Margao…
Goemkapronn desk MAPUSA: The Congress Party’s North Goa Lok Sabha candidate Adv Ramakant Khalap has called for setting up special revenue courts to tackle the backlog of mundkarial and related land cases. Khalap was speaking at a meeting with party workers held at Setu Sangam, near the new bus stand, Bicholim as part of his campaign. Also present was Aldona MLA and coordinator for the party’s North Goa Lok Sabha seat Adv Carlos Alvares Ferreira, and other party workers. “During my tenure as Chairman of Goa Law Commission, I had submitted a report proposing setting up of special revenue courts…
THE GOA CONNECTION… — The ED arrested Chanpreet Singh for allegedly managing cash funds for AAP campaign in the 2022 Goa Assembly elections. — This arrest marks the 17th in the ongoing investigation by the agency. — The ED claims that Singh facilitated cash payments to various individuals involved in the AAP’s election campaign activities in Goa. — The AAP has vehemently criticized the ED’s probe, labelling it as “politically motivated.” Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made a significant arrest in connection with the Delhi liquor policy-linked money laundering case. Chanpreet Singh, accused of managing cash funds…
Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Amul says a video claiming the dairy giant has set up a slaughterhouse in Goa is false and “has been used to create misinformation and spread unnecessary fear and concern among consumers.” The video stars Lok Sabha member and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi saying the dairy people know they’re the middlemen for the meat industry and that Amul set up India’s first slaughterhouse in Goa because it could not do so in Gujarat. “We wish to assure you that 36 lakh farmers of Gujarat who own the brand Amul take care of their cattle as members…