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Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: Calangute Police in a narcotic raid has arrested a Calangute resident for illegal possesion of heroin weighing 9 grams worth Rs 90,000 in the international market. As per information, the accused has been identified as Austin D’Souza S/o Abel DSouza, age-39 years, R/o H.No. 128 B, Umtawado, Calangute. Raid was conducted near Pizza Hut, Gaurawado, Calangute, during the search conducted of black colour Mahindra Thar bearing registration No. GA-03-AF-1289 which was driven by accused Austin D’Souza was found in the same vehicle an illegal possession of white colour powder like substance suspected to be Heroin weighing 09…

Goemkarponn Desk PERNEM: Pernem Police arrests history sheeter Swapnil Parab for his involvement for assaulting and snatching chain of the complainant Traffic Marshall in  November 2020. As per infromation, Swapnil has been involved in 9 cases in the past. Pernem PS Crime registered a No. 185 /20 U/s 504, 356, 379, 506 (ii) IPC upon the complaint of Shri. Keshav s/o Narayan Shetye, age: 30 yrs. Information states that near Government Primary school, Nagzar Pernem Goa, accused person namely Swapnil Parab R/o Varkhand Pernem Goa abused the complainant with filthy words, snatched away his silver chain W/Rs. 12,000/- which he…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: With Public avoiding wearing helmets, SDPO Mapusa has deployed policeman in plain cloths at all police station in Mapusa Sub division i.e. at Mapusa, Anjuna and Colvale police station jurisdiction and the staff are directed to click the photographs of violators. It is seen that public are violating Motor Vehicle Act by not wearing helmet, travelling triple seat, not wearing seat belts and whenever they see the policeman in uniform they either try to overspeed or they take other route to escape from being punished. It is also observed that fatalities and major head injury can be…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Amidst claim from Directorate of Education about non release of payement by Centre towards mid-day meal, the Goa Forward Party has exposed that Centre via a two different installments has released over Rs 14 crore in last six months. GFP Vice President Durgadas Kamat, via a social media, has made public communication from Union Education Ministry with regards to release of payment under Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman. The first installment of Rs 7.94 cr were released in September, 2022 while another Rs 7.36 cr are released in the ongoing month that is on February 15. “Education…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The State government today has directed authorities to immediately initiate a special drive and carry out inspections at all road widening areas/ National Highway/ State Highways in their respective jurisdictions and take appropriate action against any illegal land filling activity and constructions. “The concerned Collector/ Dy. Collectors/ Mamlatdars /Flying Squad are hereby directed to immediately initiate a special drive and carry out inspections at all road widening areas/ National Highway/ State Highways in their respective jurisdictions,” the circular states It further states that government has issued circulars with respect to strict implementation of the provisions of Land…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Last week’s defeat to Chennaiyin FC may have dimmed their playoff hopes, but all is not lost with FC Goa gearing up to take on Bengaluru FC in their final match of the league stage in Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 on Thursday. After starting the season on a strong note, winning three of their first four matches, the Gaurs suffered a dip in form and consistency. While they overcame strong challenges from ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters at home, Carlos Pena’s saw his first season in charge of the Gaurs marred by inconsistency. With…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Agriculture Department today said that the food habits of consumers are changing and the demand for agricultural commodities is on the rise. “Agriculture department said that the food habits of consumers are changing and the demand for agricultural commodities is on the rise while climate change is alarming and land productivity is stagnant,” said Agri dept It further said that it not only aims at self-sufficiency of the state in agriculture but also assures higher net income to our farmers through the introduction of effective and efficient techniques of farming and better utility of available resources…