71-year-old Jalgaon native held with Rs 2.8 lakh ganja

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Feb 13, 2021, 12:37 AM IST

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In a curious incident, Crime Branch of Goa Police has arrested a 71-year-old man from Jalgaon, Maharashtra for being in illegal possession of Rs 2.80 lakh worth ganja.

Accused Rafik Sheikh reportedly arrived by a train carrying the drugs with him. He was arrested in Margao.

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SOPs in place, Carnival festivities kick-off today; Citizens above 65 yrs, kids below 10 barred

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Feb 13, 2021, 12:37 AM IST

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MARGAOFor the first time in several years, Carnival will witness mellowed-down celebrations instead of extravagant parades and merry-makings with the State government planning just 2 days of festivities from Saturday.With the carnival festivities being hosted in the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers of the Carnival float parade in the commercial capital on Sunday will have an added task at hand “ to ensure they put in place the SOP in both letter and spirit along…