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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Tense situation prevailed at Undir with villagers opposing Sewerage Treatment Plant demanded Mamlatdar to show demarcation of 109 trees that would be cut for setting up 15 MLD STP. Undir-Ponda villagers led by Mukund Naik today gathered and opposed landfilling for proposed 15 MLD Sewerage Treatment Plant. The locals also called public meeting on September 3 and villagers warned to approach Supreme Court. The villagers said the project is forced on them and they oppose the same as they fear flooding in monsoon if project is completed. Further they say, it would difficult to stay in houses…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sports Minister Govind Gaude today said that he has communicated with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports with regards to Katya Coelho being dropped from Sailing Squad. “I have written to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports with regards to Katya Coelho being dropped from Sailing Squad. A decision will be out soon,” said Gaude. He further said that he was awaiting a reply from the two bodies over their decision. Katya Coelho competed for India at the Sailing World Championships, earlier this year, however as per…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Bhoma villagers have challenged PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral to show his power point presentation on ground at Bhoma and not to present in his office. They rejected claim of minister Sudin Dhavlikar and said that bypass not posdible. Villagers said they are not kids and are desperate to save village. The furious Bhoma villagers said that government should not take them for granted. “If they want highway expansion, they will have to face villagers first,” they said. The villagers in public meeting, including young, elderly and women said “we are out to die to save our…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Jesmon and Shrujal (A-17), Raghav, Kumari Shravya (U-14) Nakul and Kumari Manasvi Wins the Boys and Girls categoryies of the 11th Canacona Taluka Table Tennis Tournament, organised by Canacona Sports & Cultural Club in association with St. Anthony’s High School, Galgibag, Canacona, 87 paddlers from Canacona Taluka participated in three age categories (U-14 years, U-17- years and Above -17 years) in Boys and Girls section. The chief guest for the prize presentation function was Dy. Sarpanch V.P. Poinginim Sunil Paingankar, Guest of Honour VP Poinguinim Panch Pravir Bhandari. The rank-wise prize winners are U – 14 boys…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Mardol Police today arrested Munna Sahadev Bhuiya (46) resident of Banastari and native of Zarkhand for murdering his wife Sanju Devi(50) by strangulating her using a dupatta. It is believed that he killed her on suspicion that She was having extramarital affairs. The murder was committed between 27 August around 12 hrs near Banastari underpass. According to Police, the murder came to light When the dead body of this woman was found in a car shed in Banastari. The murder came to light after the deceased woman’s husband gave the information about it to his two children.…

Goemkarponn desk TALEIGAO: Panaji Women’s Police Station has arrested a Goa University (GU) Assistant Professor for allegedly sexually harassing a student. The incident was reported by the victims father to the Panaji Women’s Police Station. According to the allegation, the assistant professor invited the girl to his cabin where he twice touched her impermissible. According to authorities, the father first complained to the university, and when they did nothing, he went to the police. The father also contacted an MLA, who then contacted the CMO for assistance, according to the police. On Wednesday, the police took down the girl’s statement…

Goemakrponn desk BANDORA: Power Minister and Marciam MLA Sudin Dhavalikar has claimed that the Undir STP has got all required permissions and that only 4 villagers from Undir area are opposing the plant. “Undir STP has got all required permissions and that only 4 villagers from Undir area are opposing the plant. RGP doesn’t have any work and are poking their nose in un-necessary things,” said Dhavalikar. He further said that only 4 villagers gathered to oppose and rest all were outsiders. “Its clear that by-pass is not feasible at Bhoma and that is the reason, we are going for…