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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: JSW emerged as the highest bidder for the Codli iron ore mineral block XII in auction with a bid premium of 92.6%. The block, of around 377 Ha, is located in Goa and has geological reserves of 48.49 mnt. The mine comprises deposits of average-grade fines (Fe 57.86%) and lumps (Fe 56.24%). Erstwhile lessees incude Vedanta and Sociedade Timblo Irmaos.Vedanta Ltd. had previously owned it. The mine has deposits of lumps (Fe 56.24 percent) and fines (Fe 57.86 percent) of average grade. At 11 a.m., the Codli mines went up for bid, and it ended in the…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: The Verna Police have registered a case against Tulshidas Naik, a ward member of the Sancoale Village Panchayat, following allegations of obstructing a government official and damaging official documents. The complaint was filed by Orville Vales, who currently serves as the officiating Village Panchayat Secretary of Sancoale. According to the complaint, the incident took place on Tuesday, November 12, at around 11:10 a.m. at the Sancoale Panchayat office. Vales reported that Naik allegedly obstructed him from performing his official duties and proceeded to tear or damage a government document. This incident has resulted in charges under section…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The arrest of two individuals from Andhra Pradesh and Haryana marked a significant advancement in the Crime Branch’s continuing probe into the illicit operations of escort websites. The defendants are Mohammad Mohebbulla, 30, of Gurugram (Haryana), and Syed Usman, 54, of Chittoor (AP). According to CB SP Rahul Gupta, the defendants ran the escort website “safewalkgoa.com,” where they reportedly uploaded pornographic pictures of women and helped customers and agents communicate. The accused individuals used to communicate the aforementioned message to the other agents upon consumer confirmation. Customers could use the Paytm mobile app, Google Pay, or cash…

Team Goemkarponn OLDGOA:Secretary Revenue and Commissioner I, Exposition, Shri Sandip Jacques IAS reviewed the preparation with respect to the Solemn Exposition of the Relics of St. Francis Xavier at the Exposition Secretariat at Old Goa today and later conducted recce to take a first-hand report on the progress of works today. Jacques stressed on optimum utilization of the facilities created for the pilgrims and the devotees and also appreciated the officers of PWD for accomplishing the tasks in creating the infrastructure on time. He also complimented the officials for maintaining standard in the works executed. He directed that day to…

Team Goemkarponn As in previous years, Goa will participate in the much-awaited upcoming 43rd edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) to be held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, New Delhi from November 14 to 27, 2024. The theme of IITF for this year is “Viksit Bharat @2047”. The Department of the Information and Publicity (DIP), which is the Nodal Agency of the State Government to effectively disseminate information on varied aspects through different modes of communication, participates in this annual Mega Trade Fair wherein apart from different States and Union Territories of the country, foreign…

Team Goemkarponn COLLEM: The iCAN Leadership Camp 2024, organized by the Human Touch Foundation, welcomed 54 young leaders and adolescents living with HIV from Goa, Nagpur, Odisha, and beyond for a week-long journey from 6th to 12th November in Collem, Goa. Through carefully curated sessions and activities, the camp provided these young participants with a safe, empowering environment to explore Confidence, Connection, and Change. This flagship program, made possible by generous sponsors including M S K Construction Pvt. Ltd., GKB Hi-Tech Lenses Pvt. Ltd., Alcon Victor Group, Society of Pilar; Club Mahindra, Varca; Novotel Hotels and Resort, Candolim; and Turbocam…

Team Goemkarponn CUCHELIM: The State administration today has initiated demolition of around 35 homes belonging to owners who were duped to build houses on government-acquired comunidade land in Cunchelim. The demolition drive, began early morning today after the issuance of notices by the Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Bardez, Kabir Shirgaonkar. The majority of them don’t know what to do or who to blame for the dishonest business dealings that put them in this situation. We feel as though we’ve been imprisoned. We put a lot of effort into building our homes, and now we’re being told we must…