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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Jiss K. Varkey,( IFS )Goa Deputy Conservator of Forests North Goa Division office Ponda stated that an inquiry is being carried out in the instant case of a leopard killed at Kopardem. In light of the incidence of killing a leopard (Panthera leo) using a locally made wire trap at Kopardem village, Valpoi Range of North Goa Forest Division, the Forest Department calls for public support in tackling such wildlife offences in the State. He said Leopard is a schedule I species as per the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and killing such Schedule- I species by any…

Goemkarponn desk COLVALE: Colvale Police created traffic rules awareness by dressing as Santa Claus. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi, Colvale Police Station, Inspector Somnath Mahajik, along with his staff during the evening hours, visited various main roads around the Colvale area. Further, Santa Claus distributed sweets to the traffic violators and instructed them to follow traffic rules and safety measures. Locals around welcomed the unique initiative of the police staff and applauded the authorities.

The Summary of Auction…. Block Company Offer   Block-1 (Bicholim) Vedanta Ltd 63.55% Block-2 (Mayem) Salgaocar Shipping 99.25% Block-3 (Sirigao) Rajaram Bandekar 111.28% Block-4 (Kalay) Sociedade DeFomento 86.40% (sent in PDF) SURAJ NANDREKAR PANAJI: After passing through a critical financial crisis since 2012, when the mining operations first came to a grinding halt in Goa, the State government could now see a windfall in the mining phases. With just four blocks auctioned, which have reserves worth ₹43k crore, Goa now definitely feels the bad days are over. Four companies – Vedanta limited Block-1 (Bicholim), revenue sharing of – 63.55%;…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho said that the Goa taxi app will operate on the basis of government-prescribed fares and that taxi operator will not suffer losses. “Goa taxi app will operate on the basis of the government prescribed fares adding that taxi operators will not suffer losses,” said Godinho. Godinho informed that Taxi App is fully ready the file pertaining to that will be up before the cabinet for approval. The minister also informed that the app had been developed by Goa Electronics Limited (GEL). Godinho said that once the app is launched, taxi owners and operators…

Goemkarponn desk VAGHURME: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Friday visited Shree Shantadurga Temple in Vaghurme on the occasion of the annual kalotsav. Speaking to Goemkarponn, CM said he prayed to the goddess asking to shield Goa from a new variant of coronavirus and to protect the World from new infection surge by taming the pandemic. Offering greetings of kalotsav to the villagers, CM said he visited this temple after a really long time and is happy to take blessings from goddess Shantadurga. Praising villagers for prioritising eco-friendly decorations over unsustainable materials, CM said, “Goa is well known for its…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa P.S Sreedharan Pillar and Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the State, especially the Christian Brethren on the auspicious occasion of Christmas celebration. In his message, CM Sawant said that “Christmas is celebrated on the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is a festival of brotherhood and sharing happiness which gives a message to follow the ideals of sacrifice, love, harmony, mercy & peace. As we celebrate this holy festival, we must emulate Jesus Christ’s eternal message of love and forgiveness by extending a helping hand to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: 10 years after the horrific Calvin bus tragedy, the Additional Sessions Court North Goa today has acquitted bus driver Rajesh Naik citing lack of evidence. Advocate Damodar Dhond represented the accused, Rajesh Naik. After examining the witnesses, the Court had ordered that the prosecution had failed to prove either that the accused drove the bus in a rash and negligent manner. The bus carrying passengers to the ferry crossing between Aldona and Calvim village rolled down the ferry ramp into the river after the brakes failed. The ferry was on the other side of the river. Both…