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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Days after stating that he would not continue with his construction in Goa, Tarun Tahiliani has issued a statement that he has been lawfully granted all licenses and permissions by various Governmental as well as local authorities for the construction of his residential house. Following are the details of his licences: a. Technical Sanction bearing Ref. No. TPBZ/3208/SDM/TCP-2023/749 dated 03.02.2023 issued by the Office of the Senior Town Planner, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa; b. Construction License bearing Ref. No. VP/Pom-Ola/Permission/2023-24/324/2 dated 16.06.2023 issued by the Village Panchayat of Pomburpa – Olaulim; and; c. No objection from the Directorate…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Dynamic and Vibrant Goa will host the second edition of one of the most prestigious energy events, India Energy Week (IEW), 2024, between February 6-9 at the IPSHEM-ONGC Training Institute in the southern part of the state. The truly global event will be exemplified by the presence of top energy sector policymakers from around the world. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Hon’ble Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs will headline the event. The prominent foreign-government functionaries speaking at the event include Petroleum Ministers from Egypt, Libya, Nigeria, Sudan and Energy Ministers…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said that discussions are currently on with INDIA alliance on Goa Lok Sabha Seat sharing. Kejriwal was addressing a public meeting at Benaulim constituency. “Aam Aadmi Party is part of the India Alliance. Our discussions with the alliance are going on. Discussions are also going on regarding seat allocation in Goa,” said Kejriwal. He further urged Goans to vote for INDIA alliance candidate in Lok Sabha elections, regardless of the discussion that takes place. He claimed that in the past, “no one did politics of work because their intention was only…

Goemkarponn desk DABOLIM: In a shocking incident, six houses were burgled in Ekta Waddo in Dabolim wherein gold and cash worth Rs 7 lakhs was stolen. “Six houses are burgled in Ekta Waddo, Alto Dabolim; Gold and cash worth Rs 7 lakhs stolen from one residence, while smaller items taken from others,” said a local. Locals say that their suspicion arises on a Fakir who had sought Roti days ago, as only locked houses are targeted. Another local Shaikh said that his house was locked as he had travelled to his native place but when he came this morning, the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Suchana Seth, CEO of Bengaluru AI firm accused of killing her 4-year-old son has been given 13 day Judicial Custody. Children’s Court granted Suchana judicial custody till Jan 31. An FIR was filed, leading to a six-day police remand and subsequent court appearance, where Suchana Seth was remanded for five more days. She was set to appear in court again on January 19. Calangute Police took Seth to the service apartment to recreate the crime scene, adding a layer to the ongoing investigation. Suchana Seth, CEO of a Bengaluru startup, married Raman in 2010, and after their…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Tension prevailed at Porvorim after unidentified miscreants tore large banners set up in the area to commemorate the consecration at Ram temple in Ayodhya. Locals demanded speedy action against the culprit. They informed that the miscreant has been captured in CCTV and police investigation in on in the matter. They demanded increase in patrolling specially at night to avoid further untoward incidents. In the CCTV, which was installed in the area, shows that a man tearing the poster while speaking on mobile phone. “We have captured one person on CCTV tearing the poster while speaking on mobile…

AERIAL VIEW The rate of cognizable crimes was 172.8, with a charge-sheeting rate of 75.9%. Crimes ranged from kidnapping, cheating, rape, forgery, to overstaying and drug-related offenses. The conviction rate in criminal cases for 2022 was 25.7%, with 365 cases resulting in convictions, 744 in acquittals, and a pendency percentage of 90.3, lowest in the country. Crimes against women showed a rise, with 268 IPC offenses reported in 2022. Sexual crimes included 73 rape cases, 90 cases of outraging modesty, 30 cases of insult to modesty, and 60 cases of kidnapping and abduction. The overall crimes against women increased from…