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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: About a hundred activists from across Goa on Tuesday held a meeting over the issue of coal transportation and Mhadei river water diversion, and resolved to mobilise people to oppose these. Talking to IANS, noted environmentalist Abhijit Prabhudesai said that this is not a Karnataka vs Goa fight, but between the coal corporation and ordinary people. “Mhadei water is being diverted for steel and power plants in Karnataka, which are proposed by the coal corporation. We have all evidence that this water is only for them and not for the farmers or drinking purpose. Both the plants…

Goemkarponn desk DABOLIM: Dabolim International Airport Police Authorities have arrested a Russian National for obtaining illegal access into the restricted terminal building and the central gate of the Airport by showing a forged computerized edited air ticket of Azur Airways. The Russian has been identified as Marina Ekaterina. As per police sources, the Russian national got illegal access into the restricted terminal building and the central gate of the Airport by Showing a forged computerized edited Air ticket from Azur Airways. Information reveals that Ekaterina has been booked for cheating the CISF official who was engaged in the security check.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli has set aside an order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to demolish Goa’s iconic Curlies Beach Restaurant’s buildings. The restaurant owner Linet Nunes had approached the Court challenging the demolition action started by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority over violations of the CRZ regulations. The Bench noted that the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), which had initially called for the demolition of Curlies, was not present on the day the order was passed by the NGT. Additional Solicitor General of India KM…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: A circular issued by the South Goa district collector asking for a contribution of Rs 1,000 each from the staff for an event to be held on January 26 has been criticised by the opposition Goa Forward Party and the Aam Aadmi Party. While Collector Jyoti Kumari has said it is not a Republic Day programme, GFP chief Vijai Sardesai hit out at Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and his cabinet, claiming they have drained the treasury and now government functions have to be funded by “contributions”. The circular dated January 19 said, “an event is being organised…

MINING BLOCKS… Block V – Advalpale-Thivim Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VI- Cudnem-Cormolem Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VII- Cudnem Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VIII- Thivim-Pirna Mineral Block (North Goa); Block IX- Surla-Sinshi Mineral Block (North Goa) Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After the successful completion of the first phase of the auction of Goa Mining leases, the Directorate of Mines and Geology has issued a notice inviting a Tender for five more iron ore blocks in Goa. Following are the five blocks Block V – Advalpale-Thivim Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VI- Cudnem-Cormolem Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VII- Cudnem…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The New Year for Goa appears to have begun with a fresh wave of endangered Olive Ridley turtles landing on the state’s beaches, laying more than 100 eggs over the last few weeks. Only this time, the turtles appear to have unconventionally chosen popular beaches like Vagator, Cavelossim and Arambol, unlike beaches like Galgibaga and Morjim, which are traditionally known for being home to turtle nesting sites. According to Drishti Marine, its lifesavers and beach safety patrol (BSP) personnel deployed at night to keep a vigil on Goa’s beaches discovered over 103 eggs spread across the three…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reliance Jio today announced the launch of Jio True 5G services in Panaji, the capital city of Goa. In addition, Jio announced largest-ever launch of its True 5G services across 50 cities across country. With the launch, Jio users across 184 cities are now enjoying Jio True 5G services. Reliance Jio has now become the first and the only operator to launch 5G services in Panaji. Jio users in the city will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer to experience Unlimited Data at up to 1 Gbps+ speed at no additional cost, starting today. Commenting on…