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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Environmentalist Rajendra speaking at a Public meeting on the Mhadei issue at Marcel, said Goa approaching the Mhadei water tribunal for water sharing was a mistake. “Now, to win the Mhadei battle, scientific study on the Mhadei river should present in SC,” he said. He said in the past, Karnataka had claimed with the Centre that abundant water flows in the Mhadei basin flowing in the Arabian sea. “Based on their claim Central Water Commission conducted a study wherein it was wrongly informed that 188 TMC feet of water exist in the Mhadei basin. Because of this…

What Goemkarponn Saw… — Soil testing carried out by Karnataka at the proposed Kalasa project site in Kankumbi. — Site already demarcated for dam construction — Demarcation and erection of poles for the construction of a controversial dam in the reserve forest at Kankumbi. — Tributary of Mhadei completely dried at its source due to the forceful reverse flow mechanism employed by Karnataka to change its natural course. — Diversion of water via an underground canal has impacted the confluence of Kalsa and Parwad nullah that merge to form a single water channel and meets Mhadei at Uste in Sattari.…

* Chairperson suspects permission for Mhadei meeting withdrawn under pressure by CO * Save Mhadei, Save Goa says they have multiple venues for meeting Goemkarponn desk SANKHALI: Sankhali Municipality Chairperson has revoked permission to organise a mega rally on January 16 under the banner of Save Mhadei, Save Goa front. The municipality has cities cited the possibility of traffic congestion and commotion on the proposed day of the event, which also coincides with the weekly market dayat Sankhali. SMC Chairperson Rajesh Sawal said that Chief Officer (CO) might have withdrawn permission to Save the Mhadei meeting under pressure while stating…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral today inspected the old Portuguese-era Borim bridge site. Speaking to the media, after inspection, Cabral said that the government had cleared the remains of the old Borim bridge. He recalled the Portuguese bombarded the bridge during Goa Liberation, and after that, the government constructed a new bridge, but these old remains posed a risk to water navigation and other activities. “It was in the river for a long time, and finally, the government cleared it. Since the bridge was historical, its approach road ramp structure site on the Zuari river bank will be…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As no concrete assurances have been given by the Center to the Goa delegation, the opposition expressed displeasure over the ‘fruitless’ visit to Delhi. “Since Prime Minister Modi refused to meet the Delegation, CM made drama of meeting Home Minister Amit Shah. CM was aware that no positive outcome would come & hence avoided inclusion of opposition MLAs in the delegation,” alleged Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Local BJP MLA’s work as per “Fatwa” of Central BJP, he added, reacting to the silence of the ruling BJP MLAs on the Mhadei issue. Reacting to a photo of…

Goemkarponn desk ANJUNA: SDPO Mapusa has registered an FIR against the management of a cafe at Anjuna Police station. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi, a complaint was received from the Talathi of Anjuna Village Panchayat informing that on 04/01/2023 late at night, around 10:30 pm, loud music was being played in Cafe La Musica located at Vagator. Based on the report, an FIR vide Anjuna police station CR No. 6 / 2023 Under section 15 of the Environment Protection Act was registered. The electronic musical instruments and the speakers used are being seized by the police. Further investigation is…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Director General of Police (DGP) Jaspal Singh IPS today said that Goa Police is in the process of implementing ‘PATHIK’ software developed by Ahmedabad City Police, Gujarat aimed at creating a digital, searchable database. “Goa Police is in the process of implementing ‘PATHIK’ software developed by Ahmedabad City Police, Gujarat; PATHIK software is aimed at creating a digital, searchable database of all visitors/guests checking in and out of the hotels and lodges,” said Singh. He further said that the software has been instrumental in the prevention and detection of a large number of cases by Gujarat Police.…