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 Hungama Play, a leading video on demand platform owned by Hungama Digital Media, launched the third season of its blockbuster Hungama Original, ‘Damaged’. Like the first two seasons, Damaged 3 is a psychological crime drama with a strong female character at the helm of the story. This season features a new story with Aamna Sharif and Shrenu Parikh in the lead. Damaged 3 also stars Pulkit Bangia, Yash Bhatia, VibhutiUpadhaya and Aman Verma. The show is directed by EkantBabani and produced by Endemol Shine India. The show will now be available to stream on Hungama Play and partner networks. The…

AERIAL VIEW The common man today is hurt badly due to the rising fuel prices, which have crossed 100-mark yet again. The people were expecting some respite in the form of VAT reduction on fuel, which CM had assured media to look into after swearing-in. But the CM did not touch on that issue. Even on three free LPG cylinders, only an announcement and Budgetary provision have been made, but there is no clarity on who is eligible to get them. As per national TV channels, CM has told them that the scheme will be eligible based on income. So…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Curti-Khandepar panchayat is on the verge of making a record of nine Sarpanchas at the end of its five-year tenure. When just two to three months were left for the Panchayat election, the Panchayat members had brought a no-confidence motion against its Sarpanch and deputy, who were elected just three months back. With this development, the locals blamed the Panchayat body for instability and questioned whether they were doing it for development or their vested interest. The Curti-Khandepar Sarpanch Bhika Kerkar, who was elected as Sarpanch of Curti Khandepar Panchayat three and half months ago on 15…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The state government today has dissolved the committee constituted for recommending proposals based on Regional Plan 2021. “All approvals which are required to be approved by the Government as per the Statutes shall be referred to the Government for approval with the recommendation of Chief Town Planner (Planning). Consequently, the Committee constituted for recommending proposals based on Regional Plan 2021 stands dissolved,” the order by the Chief Secretary states. Further, its states for revision, extension without exceeding the total area specified above shall also be dealt with and cleared at the respective hierarchical level as above. “All…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Today, the Transport Department said that the new traffic fines and the Motor Vehicle Act will come into force from midnight today. “The new traffic fines and the Motor Vehicle Act will come into force from midnight today. The traffic fines have been amended after a period of 27 years. The last time the fines were amended in 1995,” said Transport Director Rajan Satardekar He further informed that both RTO and Police Department will be the enforcing agencies across Goa. Director said that a meeting was arranged this morning with the IT cell to upgrade the systems…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Unauthorised U-turn at Safa Masjid Junction poses a risk to commuters’ and passengers’ lives. It’s a year now, the NH has closed the KTC bus stand Junction for crossing local traffic, and also U-turn was prohibited, making the Ponda –Panaji Highway proceed straight forward without any obstruction\: however, regularly, there is an open violation of traffic rules witnessed at KTC Bus stand Junction by taking U-turn, which poses a risk to lives of commuters and passengers. The signboards are meant for the safety of commuters and vehicles, but here no traffic personnel is seen controlling or issuing…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Ponda Deputy Collector Pradeep Naik has issued notices to two shops/ gaddas at OPA Khandepar Junction, asking them to submit their say for encroachment on PWD acquired land at OPA Khandepar Junction. They are also directed to produce documents for their shops. Locals had filed a complaint with PWD, Deputy Collector, alleging that the PWD land at the roadside, which was acquired for Bus Stop, was encroached by shops/Gadhas. The PWD also directed Panchayat to clear encroachment on PWD acquired land. According to local Sandeep Parkar, one landlord allotted his land to PWD at the roadside, especially…