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Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Giving a helping hand to poor needy families has become the need of the hour and it is a matter of happiness that Vasanti Vithu Gavas Charitable Trust (VVGCT) is participating in such activities and Ponda Police would support them in launching initiative to provide free monthly ration quota to ten blind people in Ponda said Deputy Superintendent of Ponda ( DySP) Police Station Ashish Shirodkar. The function was held today (Wednesday) at Ponda Police Station wherein(VVGCT). Ten blind person and their families will get free ration from (VVGCT) The initiative was inaugurated by Deputy Superintendent of…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA- The Tisk Ponda locals and Dhavlim Farmers in Dhavlim Ponda are worried for ongoing work on Sewerage Manholes for Ponda Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) work had almost dried up springs which were important source of irrigation for paddy crop said Dhavlim farmers. The ongoing huge sewerage manhole work went deep in ground from where huge quantity of water was pumped out on daily basis for its construction due to which Dhavlim farmers fear their nearby springs originating in nullah dried up. Many such chambers are seen at Tisk Ponda. The farmers entirely blamed it to huge Sewerage…

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)…