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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Tourism Dept has imposed a fine of Rs one lakh each on the owners and hotel – keeper of 31 properties in North Goa for non-registration and nonrenewal of Hotels, Guest Houses under the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982. The Hotels have been asked to deposit the fine in the Government treasury within 30 days. “In case of failure on their part to pay the fine imposed, the same shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue, and the business shall be liable to be closed. Further, the Prescribed Authority shall proceed…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The BJP-led State government today has approached the Supreme Court of India to stop Karnataka from carrying out any construction activities based on the detailed project report (DPR) approved by the union government to divert Mhadei water. The government has filed an Interlocutory application before the Supreme Court. Advocate General Devidas Pangam said the decision to file the interim application has been taken on the legal ground that Section 29 of the Wildlife Protection Act imposes a complete embargo on diverting water in the wildlife sanctuaries for any purpose other than wildlife. Pangam said that the Mhadei…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa University organised the Inter Collegiate Volleyball Championship for Men and Women 2022-23 from 10th to 13th January 2023 at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University Campus, Taleigao-Goa. Goa Multi Faculty College, Dharbandora, won the men’s title, and St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, won the women’s title. In the women’s finals, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, defeated SSA Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem, 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 and 25-12. In the men’s finals, Goa Multi Faculty College, Dharbandora, defeated.S. Dempo College, Cujira, 18-25, 25-15, 25-12, 18-25 and won the deciding set 15-8. Earlier in the semis…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) today said that it will not be under a common platform on the issue of Mhadei with other political parties. “RGP will not be under a common platform on the issues of Mhadei with other political parties of Goa. There are many issues in Goa and our POGO Bill; why are other political parties not supporting it?” said RGP Chief Manoj Parab. He further said that RGP in the past have come up with many issues, such as Illegal scrap yards and bogus voter ID cards issued. “Political parties like the Congress and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the much-awaited prices of its new Innova HyCross. The new vehicle from Toyota is available in the price range of Rs. 18,30,000 to Rs 28,97,000 (ex-showroom). The brand-new offering from Toyota was unveiled in November 2022 along with the commencement of bookings. Commenting on the announcement Mr. Atul Sood, Associate Vice President, Sales, and Strategic Marketing, TKM, said, “The launch of the Innova HyCross is a significant milestone for us in India and we are truly humbled by the overwhelming response received from across the country. This feature-packed vehicle demonstrates the spaciousness…

   Canacona Mamlatdar interacts with Protestors. The hunger strike was called off at 1.30 pm after KRC (Traffic) Manager Sunil Nadkar assured a Joint meeting with protestors next week. Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Amidst a strong police presence, Canconcars on Friday morning, along with Senior Citizens and women, began their ‘Hunger-Strike to protest the Railways and government’s apathy towards Canacona people by not resuming long distances Train Halts at the Canacona KRC Station. The Hunger strike was called off at 1.30 pm after KRC(Traffic) Manager Sunil Nadkar assured a Joint meeting with protestors next week. Over 100 protestors, including members of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Panaji Police has arrested one Bardez resident for illegally possessing drugs worth Rs 80,000. As per information, Malan W/o Dagdu Kale, Age 71, was caught red-handed with 824.7 grams of greenish colour leafy fruiting and a flowering substance suspected to be Ganja, a total of approximately Worth Rs. 80,000 /- in the international market. Panaji PS has registered Cr. No. 11/2023 U/s 20(b) (il)(A) of NDPS Act upon the State complaint of Sanket Pokhare PSI, Panaji PS. The accused lady was arrested on 12/01/2023 at 17.46 hrs and is presently in Police custody. Further investigation of the…