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CM’s TALK — Highlighting the swift response of the Goa police, Sawant noted that law enforcement reaches incident sites within a mere five to ten minutes, a testament to the state’s vigilant policing. — Goa Tourism has seen a significant 21% increase in tourist numbers, with 10 million visitors this year, up from eight million the previous year. — He reiterated Goa’s commitment to the principle of “Atithi Devo Bhava” (the guest is God), ensuring that every visitor feels welcome and secure. — Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant praised his BJP colleague and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: In a dramatic incident that highlighted the dangers of driver fatigue, a vehicle loaded with fish veered off the road and crashed into a tree in Maxem, Loliem, Canacona, on Friday morning. The accident occurred around 8:55 AM, just hours after another fish-laden vehicle had hit a newly erected road divider at Gulem. The vehicle, bearing the registration number MH08W3785, was en route from Ratnagiri to Kerala, with a planned stop in Karwar. According to reports, the driver, who had been driving continuously since midnight, dozed off, losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle’s right side plunged…

On Friday, at the Rosary Church ground in Navelim, Rosary High School Navelim demonstrated their prowess in the U-15 Women’s Football Tournament organized by the Navelim Sporting Club. The team emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Our Lady of Poor High School Tilamol. The goals were scored by Royce Pereira, Christine, and Valanka, each contributing one goal to the team’s triumph. Royce Pereira’s outstanding performance earned her the Player of the Match award, presented by Joaquim Pereira, a PE teacher. In a separate match held at the same venue, Perpetual Succour Convent High School Navelim also achieved a 3-0…

Team Goemkapronn Margao: On Friday, at the South Goa District Collectorate, Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira emphasized the need to streamline the process of issuing land conversion sanads to address the backlog of pending applications. This initiative comes after numerous complaints about the lengthy delays in obtaining the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from various departments, including Forest, Agriculture, and the Town and Country Planning (TCP) department. Sequeira, who held a public meeting (darbar) at the Collectorate, discussed the issue with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, highlighting the frustrations of applicants due to the slow issuance of conversion sanads. To expedite the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a swift and coordinated operation on the night of February 20, Goa police dismantled an illicit cricket betting syndicate operating from a rented bungalow in Pilerne, Porvorim. The raid, prompted by credible intelligence, targeted a group accepting wagers on the Champions Trophy match between India and Bangladesh. Police Inspector Rahul Parab led the special team that apprehended three individuals from Gujarat: Maksud Modan, 28, from Botad; Aasifbhai Jiyaudeenbhai, 25, also from Botad; and Rizvan Bhash, 20, from Rajkot. The operation was supported by Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Sitaram Malik, PSI Arun Shirodkar, and Constables Mahadev Naik, Akash…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In a move to enhance the efficiency and accountability of emergency services, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has declared that six ambulance drivers from North Goa will be suspended due to dereliction of duty. This decision comes as part of a broader initiative to streamline ambulance services and ensure prompt medical response times. Rane emphasized that these drivers not only failed to perform their duties but also rendered ambulances non-functional. “Such individuals do not deserve to be in government service,” he stated. The minister is planning to bring all ambulance services under the 108 emergency number system to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a thrilling matchup at the Government School ground in Cuncolim, Fr Agnelo YSC, Paroda, clinched a decisive 2-0 win over Dramapur Sports Club, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Vaidya Family Memorial Cup. This tournament, organized by Cuncolim Union, has seen outstanding performances from various teams, and this match was no exception. Despite the loss, Dramapur SC’s goalkeeper, Glen Leitao, stood out with his exceptional skills and was awarded the Man of the Match. The match, held on Thursday, was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams. Fr Agnelo YSC, Paroda, dominated the second…