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Goemkarponn Investigations SURAJ NANDREKAR/ Goemkarponn PANAJI: Even though Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has given a clean chit to the Civil Supplies department and blamed the Fair price owners for the foodgrains scam, the reality seems to be far different. Investigations by Goemkarponn have now revealed that the accused in the case are highly influential and close to the people at the helm, and thus the contention of clean chit to Civil supplies officials is questionable. The Crime Branch investigating the case has identified two prime accused in the case, Sachin Naik Borkar and another, Virendra Mardolkar. Sachin Naik Borkar,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Spain and Goa have many a thing in common. From spectacular sun-kissed beaches, delectable gastronomical experiences to a penchant for laid-back siestas. This November, the two places have another occasion to celebrate each other. The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa between 20th to 28th November 2022, will be honouring Spanish film director Carlos Saura with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award. The festival will also be showcasing some of the Director’s best films in the section titled ‘Retrospectives’. Carlos Saura to be honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award Films are one…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Vishwajit Rane today has directed Goa Forests and TCP officials to take action against a Delhi native for conducting illegal activities in an eco-sensitive zone without permissions, near the Turtle Nesting site at Morjim. “Despite numerous inspections and stop work orders, one Mr Sareen from Delhi is conducting illegal activities in an eco-sensitive zone without permissions, near the Turtle Nesting site, next to Casa Praya in Morjim (Survey No 122/1A Morjim),” said Rane. He further said that he had instructed the Goa Forests and TCP to take appropriate action. And that…

Goemkarponn desk MAINA: Maina Curtorim Police has arrested the accused, Sandeep Gupta, for murdering one Akhtar Raza in an attempt to rob the victim of cash. Information was received that a partially decomposed body was found at Nessai. An unnatural death case was registered at Maina Curtorim PS. The deceased was identified as Akhtar Raza Kusanur, age 22 yrs, r/o Dicarpale, who was reported missing by his uncle at Maina Curtorim PS on November 14. After a thorough examination of the scene of the crime, homicide was suspected, and consequently, an offence u/s 302 of IPC was registered. Accused Sandeep…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: District Magistrate, South Goa, has permitted Quraishi’s Meat Traders Association of Goa, Karaswada, Mapusa, to transport buffaloes to Goa Meat Complex Ltd., Usgao-Goa, for slaughter purposes from neighbouring States on the condition that: relaxation would be restricted for transportation of healthy buffaloes only. The animals shall be directly unloaded at the Goa Meat Complex Ltd., Usgao, for slaughter. The rejected animals, if any, shall be directly lifted and transported back to the original place from where they were procured, following the necessary formalities laid down as per PCA Act (Transportation Rules). The animals being transported should not…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: In a boost to grassroots football in Pernem taluka, Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) inaugurated its Tuem Pernem Football Development Centre at Don Bosco High School, Tuem, Pernem, on Thursday. The centre has been launched in association with Football Club Tuem (FC Tuem) and Don Bosco High School, Tuem. Around 115 children in the age group of 6 to 14 years have registered at the new centre. Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar, GFDC Chairman Brahmanand Shankhwalkar, President of Goa Football Association (GFA) and FC Tuem Dr Caitano Fernandes, GFDC Council Members Shantaram Naik, Collin Vaz, Sanjiv Nagvenkar and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Amateur Archery Association Goa is hoping to get a big boost to their endeavour of developing the sport of archery in the state of Goa in future after Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant pledged support to the national championships to be organised by AAAG henceforth. On the opening day of the recently concluded 42nd NTPC Junior National Archery Championships at Campal, CM Sawant said: “Although the government did not help the Amateur Archery Association Goa much this time, the government will support the national championships organised by them in future.” Director of Sports & Youth Affairs, Ajay…