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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After facing criticism for his statement on political reservation, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale apologised to the Schedule Tribe community, stating that he was not aware of their numbers in Goa. “The population of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Goa is very small as per the census. Hence reservation is not possible,” Ramdas Athawale said in response to a question while addressing a press conference here on Tuesday. Athawale drew flak for his statement regarding the Schedule Tribe community and politicians are asking Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP leaders to…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: “BJP Government headed by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has time and again tried to set a false narrative about the rising unemployment rate in Goa. The tall claims of the BJP Government on employment generation have fallen flat with the latest Annual Report of Ministry of Statistics Programme Implementation ranking Goa second in the Country and 3.2 percent above National average with 9.7 percent unemployment rate. I demand that the Chief Minister must immediately release a “White Paper” on the unemployment in Goa,” demanded Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. He said it is loud and clear…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Transport has issued 3654 challans for the month of September 2023 for various traffic violations. The Directorate of Transport today has issued a monthly report of the accidents and Challans for the month September 2023. As per the report, 227 road accidents out of which 14 were Fatal Accidents (North Goa – 06 and South Goa –08), 11 Grievous Accidents (North Goa – 08 and South Goa –03), 47 Minor Accidents (North Goa – 17 and South Goa – 30) and 155 Non – Injury Accidents (North Goa – 75 and South Goa –80).…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said 99 per cent preparations have been done for the 37th National Games in Goa. CM Pramod Sawant along with Sports Minister Govind Gaude, Chief Secretary and other officials today inspected the Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Stadium at Taleigao Plateau. “99 per cent preparations have been done for the 37th National Games in Goa and by October 15 all the venues will be handed over to us,” said CM Sawant after inspection. He further said that review is continuously being taken of the contractors and agencies involved in the preparations for the National Games.…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Mopa Police has arrested Max Hubertus Johannes (Netherlands) for allegedly being found in the possession of a satellite phone. “Max Hubertus Johannes is a foreign national from Netherlands, Its banned in India to use a satellite phone until on possesses requisite permissions,” said Police Police said that investigation is on and action will be taken on the findings. Max has been booked under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act and Section 20 of the Indian Telegraph Act, while the device has been seized. Bringing a satellite phone into India can lead to detention and / or arrest.  The ownership…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: One Shabir Ali Balur was arrested by Mapusa police for snatching of mobile. Information was received from Mapusa PS that mobile snatching case is reported last week. According information was developed and it is revealed that accused Shabir s/o Hazarat Ali Balur age 23 yrs r/o Odda Vadi Candolim Bardez Goa who was previously invovled in Saligao PS Crime No 25/2019 u/sec 394 r/w 34 IPC is suspected to be also involved in above crime. Accordingly the accused was apprehended from near Saligao Church, while escaping from the spot on sensing police presence. During enquiry he failed…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Mapusa police has arrested four bengaluru residents for abduction of hair salon staff on Tuesday. On October 10, Zakir S/o Sabir Ahmed R/o Porvorim, Bardez, Goa N/o Amroha, Uttar Pradesh owner of Mr. 88 Hair Cutting Saloon at Moira, Bardez, Goa lodged his complaint regarding that on 10.10.2023 at 14.00 hrs four Male occupants of golden colour car trespassed into his Saloon and abducted his staff namely Zunaid S/o Zafeer aged 25 years R/o Porvorim, N/o Uttar Pradesh. In this respect Mapusa Police Station registered FIR under sections 451, 342, 365 R/w 34 IPC and investigation was…