Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Dodamarg boy who had inflicted self-injuries after attacking a girl from Bicholim outside South Goa District Hospital in Margao yesterday died this morning while undergoing treatment. The girl who had dodged to avoid the knife from hitting her neck got injuries on the chin and is recovering in the same hospital. According to sources, the boy took the extreme step as the family of the girl was opposed to their marriage. The boy had inflicted a deep cut on his neck after attacking the girl with a knife following a prolonged argument outside South Goa District…
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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Taking the first legal step in its fight for justice for Siddhi Naik, the Goa TMC today filed a petition before the Goa State Commission for Women, seeking immediate intervention in the death of the 19-year-old and demanded a re-investigation into the case. The family of a young woman, who was found dead on a beach in North Goa in August this year alleged that the teen did not commit suicide and that the police had botched up the probe. Goa TMC leaders Swati Kerkar, Smt Pratibha Borkar, Avita Bandodkar and Doris Texeira urged the Chairperson of…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today said that the mining issue is present in the Supreme Court of India and that the government is hoping for a positive response. “Goa’s economy has always been dependent on iron industry, and the state government has tried its level best to work out a solution, but the Supreme Court is Supreme,” said Gadkari. He further said the central and state government will work together to resume mining. “We are expecting a positive response from the SC based on which other things will be worked upon,” he…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a major relief to the Goan shack owners, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified that the temporary structures on beaches may not be removed during monsoons also it notifies that traditional coastal communities can remove teh sand bars. In a draft notification issued on November 1, the MoEF&CC said the Central Government had received representations from different stakeholders viz. the State Governments for making certain amendments in CRZ Notification 2019 interalia for delegating the powers of giving CRZ clearance to the State Coastal Zone Management Authorities/State Governments for small infrastructure projects…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Max Fashion, India’s largest fashion brand, launched its 5th Exclusive store in Panjim today. Located at Caculo Mall, the store was inaugurated by Mr. Piyush Sharma, Regional Business Head, and the regional and store staff. The new store is spread over a total area of 10,000 sq. ft, providing an international shopping experience for its customers. Be it menswear, womenswear, kids wear, footwear or accessories, the store has everything under one roof with the latest trends and collection. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Piyush Sharma, Regional Business Head – Karnataka & Goa, “We are very excited to…
Goemkarponn Desk MARCEL: Ponda police today arrested 3 persons in the 44-year-old Bihar Mason Harinder Prasad murder case. The accused are identified as Cabrina Rodrigues, age 27 yrs, r/o St. Estev Old Goa, Rulasha Fernandes (23yrs), r/o Khandola Marcel and Sunil S/O Gajanand Madkaikar, (age-32 yrs), r/o Chimbel Panaji in above crime. Prasad who was a native of Bihar was presently staying at Ameyawada Marcel. Police informed that during preliminary investigations the motive revealed is the opposition of the victim to the friendship between Cabrina and Sunil. Police informed that Rulasha and Cabrina lived in the same house. On the…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Department of Sports (Government of Goa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Acharekar’s Cricket Academy which will help develop excellence in cricket talent of Goa by imparting quality training (free of cost). “We have signed MoU with h Acharekar’s Cricket Academy which will help develop excellence in cricket talent of Goa by imparting quality training, this will help in training in cricket,” said CM Sawant after signing MoU He further said that this will play an inportant role in nurturing Goans to play international level of cricket. “The admissions will be free of cost for…