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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed appeal against demolition of bar and restaurant at Betalbatim asking the peitioners to restor the sand dunes. The petitioner had challeneged order from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), in the Supreme Court. The SC said it did not find any grounds and reason to interfere with the impugned judgement /order. Interestingly, the SC had granted a four-month grace period for the proprietor to demolish the existing structure, it emphasized that failure to comply within this timeframe would authorize authorities to carry out the demolition. Judith Almeida, Secretary of the Colva…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao says that his efforts have compelled BJP Government under Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to sanction Rs 5 crores to Goa State Pollution Control Board to clear Hazardous Waste lying in Cuncolim Industrial Estate. “I urge Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to provide requisite funds & firmly act to put an end to Pollution in Cuncolim Industrial Estate & give permanent relief to Cuncolkars,” stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the statement made by GSPCB Chairman Mahesh Patil claiming that he has received sanction letter from Government to clear Hazardous…

Goemkarponn desk VAGATOR: SUV owner Sachin Kurup responsible for death of a hotel owner has been demanded to fours days police custody. According to police, Kurup was visiting the La Maior Roma Resort at Vagator in Anjuna. He lost control of the vehicle taking the 2-ton SUV straight into the hotel’s reception killing the resort’s owner Remedia Mary Albuquerque, 57, and injuring two of her staff, Shiv Mangal Dindo, 22, and Rupa Paras, 31, who were present at the reception counter along with the deceased lady when the mishap took place. “Kurup, who was driving an SUV with a Haryana…

An extravaganza of blockbusters and web series awaits at the 54th International Film Festival of India, Goa, from 20th to 28th November 2023. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: For the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the National Film Development Corporation Limited is thrilled to present the highly-anticipated second edition of “Gala Premieres.” This segment has been meticulously crafted to connect film stars with the audience, celebrating global cinematic artistry and bringing forth an extraordinary selection of films, all while upholding the festival’s core ethos. World premieres of the feature films Farrey (Hindi), featuring young talent and produced by Salman Khan,…

Goemkarponn desk HONDA: Valpoi Police has arrested a Bihar native for being in illegal possession of narcotic drugs ganja worth Rs 50,000. The raid was conducted at Honda lead by PSI Virag Pawar and staff PC- Govresh Naik, Prashant Sutar, Prassana Naik, Nikhil Gawas and Pranay Gawas. As per information, accused has been identified as Suraj Rampratap Shah, age 32 years R/O Cumbarjuvem Ground, Tiswadi, Goa N/o Bihar. Accused was found in illegal possession of narcotic drugs Ganja approximate W/Rs.50,000/-.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has called for intervention of Women and Child Minister Vishwajit Rane for Strengthening Child Protection Systems. In a letter to Rane, Goa SCPCR Chairperson Peter F Borges wrote, “As the nation observes, Children’s Day tomorrow, the Commission calls for a core commitment for children, i.e. strengthening child protection systems”. It said the current analysis of the system indicates that Goa is lagging far behind, with poor implementation and underutilization of the of Integrated Child Protection Scheme, now Mission Vatsalya, for over a decade. Mission Vatsalya Scheme was launched as…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a major crackdown on an international drug syndicate, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai has seized 2 kg of cocaine worth around Rs 15 crore and arrested two key associates, including a Zambian national and a Tanzanian woman. “These drugs were intended for further distribution in cities like Goa, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and others. The operation was part of an effort to curb drug trafficking during the festive season, when demand for high-end party drugs like cocaine increases,” officials said. Urgent intervention in the input and development of the information led to the identification of a…