MLA Viresh Borkar raises issue of 3 new railway stations proposed for Goa; claims no dept study conducted, locals have opposed these projects; Min has given unsatisfactory reply; Min Godinho says people once opposed Konkan Railway, but today they use it extensively; claims these projects are for operational efficiency

These 3 new stations proposed by Konkan Railway are solely from crossing purpose & not passenger traffic; I will speak to Railways Min demanding more stoppage of trains at Karmali Railway Station: CM Sawant

Ivan Periera (36) n/o Khanapur Belgaum found dead near water tap at Kopormoddi-Assolda, Quepem Goa; post mortem reveals hemorrhagic shock consequent to blunt force trauma to scalp

Margao Town Police take action against illegal scrapyard operating near Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Kharebhand, Margao for alleged unauthorized collection & storage of scrap materials; scrapyard workers also found burning scrap material resulting in toxic fumes; police say legal action will be taken against violators

Unknown persons posing as customers commit theft of one gold chain, gold necklace & gold finger rings from Quepem based jewellery store

Unidentified male dead body (30-35yrs) found lying on tracks near Tanya Hotel Vasco; body preserved at SGDH Margao for identification & medico legal formalities.

ANC conducts narcotics raid at Vagator; arrests Karan Govekar (33) with 37 grams Cocaine, 37 grams Methamphetamine & 15 high quality Ecstasy tablets all w/Rs 8.98 lakhs; probe underway