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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Agassaim Police has busted a gang of female thieves who used to commit theft in moving passenger buses. As per the information, two thieves, Shirisha Vasu Katgi Tokulu and Kajol Vasu Katgi are both residents of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Police have recovered six gold bangles worth Rs 4 lakhs and cash of Rs 15,000. Police have suspected they may be involved in some other theft cases across the state. Based on previous complaints, a lookout notice was issued by the police. The thieves were caught in a bus.

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday afternoon arrived in Goa and was welcomed by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho on arrival. Speaking to media, Gadkari said that the new Zuari bridge was a Christmas gift to the people of Goa. “This is one of the most beautiful and iconic bridge in the world and we will be Inaugurating this bridge for the public in the evening. We have a festive season in Goa with people celebrating Christmas and i think this wonderful gift to the people of Goa ” said Gadkari. Meanwhile Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho said that…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the taxi issue has been politicized. Sawant, along with tourism minister Rohan Khaunte and Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar, held a meeting with local Panchayat body members and taxi operators over the Goa Taxi app facility at Manohar International Airport. “Some people are doing politics over the issue of taxi apps. The issue is being politicized. We will not tolerate sick things,” said Sawant. He further said that Taxi owners and operators from Pernem will give priority. “I have asked all members of the fraternity to convince the taxi owners to…

Goemkapronn desk PONDA: Kavlem, Curti locals have alerted local Panchayats, Authorities to take action against hazardous scrapyards and safety measures. The locals expressed this fear against the backdrop of a massive fire incident at Colvale, which also hit surrounding areas. In a similar incident last year, a huge fire was caught at Dhumre where various kinds of goods were stored without proper safety. Sandeep Parkar, a local at Khandepar, said he complained to Panchayat against illegal scrapyards. After his constant follow-up so far, Panchayat cleared seven scrapyards, and still, there are three scrapyards against which Panchayat need to take action;…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Bike rider Manjunath Hemar (40), basically from Karnataka and presently residing in Goa, was seriously injured in a Car and bike accident at Dhatwada Usgao at 7.30 am today. The Maharashtra-based car driver was proceeding towards Ponda from Usgao while the bike rider was toward Usgao, and when it reached Dhatwada near the petrol pump, the Car dashed the bike rider from the wrong side (right-hand side). The Bike rider received serious body injuries, a head injury and a fracture on the leg without any fault. He was shifted to SDH and then to GMC. Locals Vasudev…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: Caper travels on Thursday early morning brought in the first set of international tourists from Kyrgyzstan, who are coming for the first time to Goa. The move has put yet another country whose citizens will bring the New Year Celebrations in Goa and definitely further boost the tourism season in Goa. The passengers from Kyrgyzstan who arrived at Goa airport were welcomed by roses amidst a traditional brass band playing local Goan music. The tourists seemed very happy and danced to the music. Caper Travels, bringing in the first Charter flight into Goa from Kyrgyzstan, made necessary…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) today has demanded the immediate release of salaries of 128 Para Teachers, pending for the last 4 months. “We demanded immediate release of salaries of 128 Para Teachers which are pending since last 4 months,” said GFP Gen Sec Durgadas. He further said that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should stop wasteful expenditure on events and focus on the right things. “Government doesn’t have 50 Lakhs to pay as salaries for Teachers? Questioned Kamat. Kamat said that Government has enough to spend on PR events and hoardings but doesn’t have funds to pay salaries…