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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a three-word reply to the drug overdose case at Anjuna, Chief Minister said, “matter is under investigation.” The Calangute police are investigating a suspected case of a drug overdose, which came to light following an attempt to hush up the incident by a doctor from Varanasi allegedly in connivance with a local doctor. According to information, on November 19, a couple from North India checked into a high-end hotel in coastal North Goa and the same night, they partied at a nightclub at Anjuna. After they returned to the hotel, the couple did not come out…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a relief for power consumers in Goa, the one-time settlement scheme for payment of pending power bills is back with six-month validity. The state Cabinet on Wednesday approved the re-introduction of the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for Electricity Bills in a Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. The scheme aims to collect the pending power dues running into Rs 402 crore. “The scheme would be in operation for the next six months,” Sawant said. The CM said the scheme was introduced earlier this year but at that time many people didn’t avail of it. As…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed on Wednesday that 1250 youth will get appointment letters on Thursday at Raj Bhavan during Rozgar Mela. Addressing media persons post the Cabinet meeting CM Sawant said that the joining letter would be for the police department, Fire department, Planning and Statistics department and agriculture department. “PM Narendra Modi has given his video message for this programme. The function will be held between 10.30 am to 11.40 am, at Darbar hall in Raj Bhavan, tomorrow,” he said. He said that those who have got messages for joining must be present with…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that as per the directions of the High Court, the government has initiated the process for granting licences for Sand and Laterite Mining. Addressing media persons post the Cabinet meeting CM Sawant said the traditional sand mining and laterite mining process has been streamlined, and both licences are being issued. “As per the directions of the High Court, the National Institute of Oceanography has given us clearance for granting sand mining licences in Chapora river,” he said. He said as per the approval, they have begun the process of giving licences…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa University has selected Men’s Kabaddi team for the West Zone Inter University Kabaddi Championship for Men, which is scheduled from November 25th to 30th, 2022, at Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The kit distribution and farewell function for the teams was organised on November 21, 2022, at Sports Section, Goa University, in the presence of Mr. Balachandra Jadar, Asst. Director of Physical Education and Sports, Goa University, Dr. Shailendra Gaonkar, Asst. Sports Officer, Goa University, along with Mr. Swapnil Baip, Team Coach, and Yashodhan Kharade, Team Manager. The following players will represent Goa at the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FC Goa will not forget Sunday’s clash against ATK Mohun Bagan anytime soon, having stunned the Mariners in a 3-0 win at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda in what could arguably be considered their finest performance till date this season. Up against a host of big names and former boss Juan Ferrando – the Gaurs stifled the team from Kolkata with the Mariners failing to register even a single shot on target, as the Gaurs added a third clean sheet to their name this campaign. Usually known for their attacking prowess and flair, the defence…

Goemkarponn desk MUMBAI: Actor and BJP leader Sonali Phogat’s personal assistant is among the two accused by probe agency CBI of forcing her to take drugs just hours before her death in August. The Haryana BJP leader’s associates, personal assistants Sudhir Sangwan, and Sukhwinder Singh, were accused of forcibly drugging and killing her. Both were arrested in August. Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed a charge sheet against both the accused in a Goa court. The Goa police had handled the initial investigation before the case was handed over to the CBI. Ms Phogat was forced to drink methamphetamine…