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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Department of Mines and Geology have constituted Taluka-wise flying squads under Mamlatdar of respective talukas to control illegal and unauthorized excavation and quarrying in Goa following directions by the High Court of Bombay. The flying squad shall comprise of Mamlatdar and Executive Magistrate of respective taluka, Police Inspector of concerned Police Station or any Police Officer authorized by him not below the rank of Asst. Sub-Inspector, 2 Police Constables, Official as authorized by the Directorate of Mines and Geology, Assistant Engineer or any such Officer as authorized by the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that in the majority of rape cases, the accused are known to the victims. Sawant, who reviewed the law and order situation, said that the crime rate in Goa has increased post-COVID pandemic as many migrants have moved to the coastal State for economic purposes. Against rising cases of heinous crimes and narcotic trade, Sawant held a meeting with DGP Jaspal Singh IPS, IGP Omvir Bishnoi and SP North and South. Addressing reporters post meeting, the Chief Minister said that in most rape cases, it is seen that the accused are…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Even as the heinous crimes and drug raids continue to be reported every day, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the major drug supply to Goa has been stopped. “The major drugs supply to Goa has been stopped, the police have detained 3 persons involved in habitual drug cases under prevention of illicit trafficking Act,” said CM Sawant. He said the accused Abel D’Souza of Calangute, Vally D’ Costa of Quepem, and Joao Lopes of Calangute. Sawant informed that they are detained as a preventive measure and that a file will be moved to the advisory…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA – The waterfalls are mostly described as picturesque, but a new discovery of Bal-fond waterfall beyond the famed Kuskem waterfall situated in Khotigao is also mesmerising and a hidden jewel deep down the Western ghats in Canacona Taluka. A group of youths from Agonda had a first-hand trekking experience after parish Youths numbering more than 50 took to trekking early Sunday morning. “It took almost an hour to walk through the thick vegetation and cross as many as 7 streams before we could set our eyes on the magnificent waterfall. The two guides who accompanied us from…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed that the Railway Ministry had sanctioned the rebuilding of the bridge near Hotel Tania in South Goa District, which was causing difficulties in the movement of emergency services. “The Railway Ministry has sanctioned the rebuilding of the concerned bridge. The existing bridge was causing difficulties in the movement of emergency services in the area. This shall resolve the difficulties. He further said that the Government of Goa took due notice of the issue raised by MLA Vasco, Daji Salkar and other authorities and sought the intervention of the Union Minister. “I…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: A day after the Brutal murder, hundreds – if not thousands, gathered on Baina beachside to bid a final farewell to Umesh Harijan, who was stepped to death. Besides the family, several people waited for the body to be handed over after the post-mortem. Vasco police team were also present at Baina beach to avoid any untoward incident. People were seen extending support to the family, especially the pregnant wife of the deceased, crying inconsolably. The family of Umesh Harijan has demanded justice for their son. Municipal ward councillor Ramchandra Kamat too demanded justice and urged criminals…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: A day after the brutal Baina murder, the Goa Police said that five people were involved in the murder, and three are absconding. Mormugao DySP Rajesh Kumar, speaking to Goemkapronn, said that. Prima facie, the police felt four accused involved in the murder, but later it came to teh fore there was another fifth guy involved. “Two accused, Amir Hussain and Deepak Sahani, were arrested by Ponda police on Monday night, and these accused were produced before the JMFC and have been granted seven days of police custody,” said the DySP. He said the accused have been…