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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Crime Branch has filed a 279-page chargesheet in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Gujarat businessman Bashudev Bhandari (22), who went missing on August 31, 2024, after his rented car plunged into the St Estevam river. The document, placed before a local court last Friday, names two Belagavi residents, Yasim Sheikh and Mohd Gous, as accused. They face charges of road rage, criminal intimidation, and endangering human life under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigators have recorded statements of 77 witnesses, including Bhandari’s girlfriend, local villagers, forensic specialists, and technical experts. The case, initially probed by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has urged the Centre not to impose export duty on low-grade iron ore, cautioning that such a move would severely affect Goa’s mining sector, disrupt operations, and endanger thousands of livelihoods. In a letter dated September 15 to Union Minister of Mines G. Kishan Reddy, GCCI President Pratima Dhond raised concerns over reports that export duty may be extended to iron ore fines and lumps with less than 58% iron content. The speculation stems from discussions at a stakeholders’ meeting on August 26 and the formation of an…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Highlighting the growing garbage problem along Goa’s coastal belt, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has raised concerns over both the performance of the waste management facility and the littering habits of domestic tourists. Speaking on the issue, Lobo acknowledged the efforts of the earlier team managing the state’s waste treatment facility but said the new staff are not performing up to the mark. “I have spoken to the Chief Minister regarding this, and he will hold a meeting at the plant this week or by Monday to ensure that the facility functions as it did before,” Lobo…

Team Goemkarponn MUMBAI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated and addressed the OSH India Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Mumbai, emphasizing that workplace safety and health have become a national priority that goes far beyond mere regulatory compliance. Speaking at the event, Dr. Sawant said, “Safer workplaces mean stronger industries and a stronger India.” He highlighted India’s progress in adopting personal protective equipment (PPE), promoting mental health, fostering sustainability, and driving innovation in occupational safety standards. The Chief Minister underlined Goa’s commitment to worker welfare, safety, and well-being, citing initiatives by the Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers, the ESI…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major step to address long-pending land issues, the Goa government has announced fresh measures under the 20-Point Programme to provide legal ownership to families residing on allotted plots while reclaiming unused ones. According to official data, there are over 5,000 plots allotted under the scheme across the State. However, many beneficiaries have been unable to obtain NOCs for renovations, repairs or loans since their allotments are still classified as Class-II and lack full legal recognition. Under the revised guidelines, plots have been divided into three categories: Category A: Families who have constructed houses and…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said Goa is set to roll out the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign from September 17, with a strong focus on sustainable tourism, environmental protection, and citizen participation. The State has identified 36 public spaces for transformation into vibrant, tourist-friendly zones, while over 95 cleanliness drives will be carried out across beaches, bus stands, markets, schools, and water bodies. “The campaign is not just about cleanliness—it is about making Goa a model state for eco-friendly tourism and sustainable living,” Rane said after chairing a review meeting with the Chief Secretary and senior…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: In a crackdown on the sale of tobacco near educational institutions, Verna Police on Tuesday seized tobacco products worth over ₹10,000 in two separate raids conducted near schools at Zuarinagar and Verna. In the first raid, police seized tobacco products worth ₹8,515 from a tea stall belonging to Rajkumar Ghosh (27), son of Babu, resident of Zori, Zuarinagar, located within 100 meters of the Government School, Zori, Zuarinagar. The accused was booked for selling prohibited tobacco items in the school vicinity. In the second raid, police seized tobacco products worth ₹2,200 from Jakir Hussain (33), son…