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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The lack of inaction by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) stood exposed after it managed to recover compensation towards environmental damage from only 5 per cent of violators of CRZ norms along the turtle nesting beaches of Morjim, Mandrem, Galgibag and Agonda- in last one year. This is even though its own expert committee submitted a detailed report about 93 structures way back in February 2022. It can be recalled that Goa Paryavaran Savrakshan Sangharsh Samitee had approached National Green Tribunal (NGT), pleading for action against temporary structures constructed along the turtle nesting beaches and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Just as the Monsoons approach closer, the mudslinging over the mess of Panaji Smart City has already begun with the politicians involved in a blame game. As experts speculate, Panaji could see worse floods these monsoons, owing to the incessant digging and sub-standard works of Smart City and PWD Sewerage works; the Panaji MLA has refused to take any blame, saying the “Chief Minister is Monitoring the works, and he does not want to interfere.” The Opposition political parties and the media have consistently raised the issue, but it has fallen on deaf ears. Panaji BJP MLA…

Goemkarponn desk The Goa Forward Party on Wednesday, for the second time in the last seven days, besieged Civil Supplies Department officials for supplying contaminated rice to public and sought action against staff responsible for mismanagement. On Tuesday last week, the GFP had held protests at the Department office and had served a seven days ultimatum to take action, and hence, they again came to the office and sought an update on action on their demands. “Today, we have been told by the Director that action would be taken by May 26, hence we will wait till that time and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Police on Wednesday arrested two persons for allegedly possessing drugs valued at around Rs 14.5 lakh. Police said a raid was conducted at Ponda in South Goa following which Budharam Bilbaram Bishnoi (56) and Jagdish Kojaramji Bishnoi (46), both natives of Rajasthan, were apprehended. “Around 145.21 gm of psychotropic drugs suspected to be MDMA valued at Rs 14,52,100 has been found in their possession. They had come to deliver the same to their prospective customers without possessing any legal document,” the police said. The case was registered under Section 22 (C) of the NDPS Act, 1985.

Goemkarponn desk NEW DELHI/GOA: AAP leaders and MLAs from Goa arrived in Delhi on Wednesday to meet with the national leadership over pressing issues, particularly the BJP’s unconstitutional power-grabbing exploits. The Goa unit has resolved to directly engage the public and expose the BJP’s relentless pursuit of power through any means possible. The leaders reaffirmed their rejection of the BJP’s power grab, evident through the recent ordinance on control of services in Delhi, emphasizing the necessity of a united opposition to effectively combat the party’s corrupt practices. The discussion also shed light on the concerning state of the country’s institutions,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that timeline of 12 months to develop a comprehensive “Forest Management” plan. During my recent interaction with the officials of the Forest Department, we have set an ambitious timeline of 12 months to develop a comprehensive “Forest Management” plan. He further said that this progressive initiative is driven by our commitment to safeguard our precious forests and preserve our environment. “Following the exemplary model set by Madhya Pradesh and other states, our vision is to create a thriving ecosystem that fosters the well-being of wildlife,” said Rane. Rane said that they…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: “It was already out in the open that 1000 crores plus spent on various works to convert Panjim into a “Smart City” has actually transformed the Capital City into “Dirt City”. Acceptance by Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate on substandard works of Panjim Smart City is an “Exist Alarm” for Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane,” stated Congress Media Cell Chairman Amarnath Panjikar. Reacting to the statement of Babush Monserrate saying all the works of Panjim Smart City are substandard, and 8 crores paid to the Consultant have gone down the drain, Congress Media Cell Chairman said, “This is…