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Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The alert residents of Duler-Mapusa last night foiled an attempt to steal a car and bike in their locality. As per information, 3 thieves were attempting to rob a car and bike from the residence of Amitesh Sawant, Alto-Dhuler, Ward no. 5 and were caught red-handed. While 2 managed to flee the spot, one thief, namely Omkar Chari from Valpoi, was nabbed and handed over to the police. The police detained the said person. Police said that further investigation into the case in on, and the hunt to nab the remaining two is in process. Information reveals…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said strict action will be taken against 6 persons for their involvement in the wastage of toor dal. “I have received a file from the Vigilance department pertaining to the Toor Dal wastage issue. As per the vigilance inquiry, 6 persons are involved in this matter. I have asked the vigilance department to initiate strict action against them,” said CM Sawant He further informed that he has marked the file to vigilance for investigation and to fix responsibilities in terms of sugar wastage. CM had ordered a vigilance inquiry into alleged…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji – It took 22 long years for completion of Taj Mahal which was constructed without quotations as claimed by Sports Minister Govind Gaude. Sports Authority of Goa expects an Event Management Agency to do wonders in less than 24 hours from the time of issuing Work Order going by its notice for Request for Proposal (RFP) for FIFA U-17 Women World Cup with an estimated cost of Rs.3.48 crores, charged Congress Media Cell Chairman Amarnath Panjikar. Referring to the Advertisment issued by the Sports Authority of Goa on 9th September in local dailies inviting RFP from Event…

Cases & Conviction Year Cases Conviction Convition Rate 2017 168 21 40.91% 2018 222 07 23.33% 2019 219 06 55.56% 2020 148 05 100% 2021 121 01 100% 2022 50 00 Nil (upto Juen 15) Total 928 40 – Note – Conviction rate formula as per NCRB. SURAJ NANDREKAR PANAJI: The Sonali Phogat case and the subsequent arrest of several drug=peddlers has once again brought to the fore the dark side of Goa. This is not the first and may not be the last time Goa is getting the dubious distinction of being a drug…

* Zero tolerance policy has been adopted against drugs trafficking. * Intelligence channels have been activated. Raids are being conducted on receipt of specific inputs. * June 26 is observed as International Anti-Drug Day. * Anti Narcotic Task Force Committee has been constituted for better cooperation and coordination to exchange intelligence and also to draw an action plan to combat the trafficking of drugs. The Anti Narcotic Task Force Committee comprises of Anti Narcotic Cell, Narcotics Control Bureau, Directorate of Enforcement, Food & Drugs Administration, Department of Excise, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Directorate of Health Services, Customs & Central Excise…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The confirmed staff of Sanjeevani Sugar Factory at Dharbandora today said the government is doing injustice to them by not paying ex gratia money to Confirm Staff. There is a total of around 181 employees with approximately 100 confirmed staff. However, ex-gratia is sanctioned only for contract workers. The confirmed workers said the earlier government used to pay ex gratia to contract as well as confirm employees but recently, on 29 August, there was a notification from the Director of Agriculture that ex gratia will be paid to only contract workers. There is no mention of payment…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA – While three family members died and seven others were seriously injured and are under hospital care, activists blame the evil road engineering works of Manohar Parrikar Canacona Bypass Road (MPCBR) as the reason for accidents. Ulhas Nagekar, his wife Veena and son Harish died after their Car coming from Karwar was hit by a Car coming from Margao at Rajbhag -Tarir junction. The Margao to Karwar bound Car had hit the Road-Divider and jumped to the other side of the MPCBR road, and collided with a Car and a Scooter going towards Margao, killing three people…