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Goemkarponn desk NAGZAR: Pernem-based taxi operators today came down on the streets and protested against the state government, demanding a black and yellow taxi counter at the Mopa International Airport. Greenfield Mopa Airport Taxi Association, Mopa Airport Local Taxi Association and Mopa Airport Taxi Association alleged that the State government is trying to create a divide between the taxi owners from Pernem and Mopa. “We will stick to their demands of opposing the app and continue batting for the counter for yellow-black taxis at Mopa airport. Government has failed to protect the people’s interests,’ the taxi operators said. They further…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Curchorem Police cracked the house burglary case at Pontemol with the arrest of accused Paul Cheema s/o Rajinder Singh, Age 29 yrs., r/o. Cansaulim, Cortalim, Mormugao presently residing at Kholpewadi, Sal Bicholim Goa and Muzhar Shaikh s/o Abu Bacar Shaikh, Age 36 yrs., r/o. Vaddem, Vasco. INCIDENT On 20/12/2022 at 06:12 hours, registered offence vide Cr. No. 80/2022 u/sec. 457, 380 IPC upon the complaint of Miss. Samiha Bi Shaikh d/o Shaikh Mohammad Yusuf, r/o Pontemol, Curchorem – Goa, to the effect that on 19/12/2022 between 19:45 hours to 23:45 hours in the house of the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Mapusa SDPO Jivba Dalvi informed that many mobiles were stolen from the venue of sunburn, and since the complainant was mostly tourists, they didn’t want to register FIR. and took missing certificates for obtaining new sims and left with requests to recover their mobile phones. Hence, Anjuna police registered FIR. on behalf of the state on 31/12/2022 vide Crime No. 190/2022 u/s 379 IPC to the effect that on 28/12/2022, 29/12/2022 & 30/12/2022, T.N.K. at Sunburn festival 2022 venue, Vagator Bardez Goa unknown accused culprits committed theft of mobile phones from open place of different make and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With the first turtle nesting of the season spotted at Mandrem, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that the beach stretch at Morjim will be declared as No-Take Zone. “First turtle nesting of the season spotted at Mandrem. The mystery of witnessing an adult sea turtle can be a life-changing experience. We reiterate that Survey No 122/1-A and Survey No 122 at Morjim were identified by the Forest Department and Research Scientist Mr Dongre,” said Rane. He further said that his department will continue as no-take zones, emphasising protecting and preserving the environment in these areas. “Department…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Continuing the crackdown on those stealing mobiles in crowds, Goa Police on Sunday arrested another 12 accused persons from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai, and West Bengal for allegedly being in possession of robbed mobile phones. Police have recovered 55 mobile phones, worth Rs 15 lakh, from their possession. North Goa’s Superintendent of Police Nidhin Valsan said that on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, police patrolling in Calangute rounded up the 12 suspects, from whom they found robbed mobiles. “All these suspects were found moving suspiciously at Calangute Beach and on questioning them, they could not…

AERIAL VIEW The decision not only proved how much respect Sawant has at the Centre, but it was also a reality check for Goans as to how important Goa is for the Delhi leadership as it has just two parliamentary constituencies. Ever since the approval was granted, CM Sawant has been in the eye of the storm and Opposition demanding his resignation – especially from his bête noire Vijai Sardesai, who leaves no chance to criticise him. Sawant has said that he would requisition the Prime Minister for his intervention. Nonetheless, apart from the Mhadei issue, it was a great…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As Goa gears up for New Year Celebrations, DGP Goa Jaspal Singh IPS today said that adequate police and traffic police deployment has been made for New Year’s Eve. “Adequate police and traffic police deployment has been made for New Year’s Eve,” said DGP. He further said that people should follow lanes while driving and not park vehicles in an obstructive way. “Drunken driving will not be tolerated. Those in beach areas should celebrate responsibly,” he added. The DGP said that Anti Sabotage Teams formed for both North and South Districts will deal with unknown and unclaimed…