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Team Goemkarponn Panaj: In between saving 13 lives from drowning off Goa’s coastline over the weekend, vigilant Drishti Marine lifesavers doubled up to thwart two attempted thefts at Calangute beach, managing to retrieve the stolen articles and also provided first aid to a French woman who was attacked by a cow at Palolem beach. At Calangute beach, lifesaver Saurabh Patil spotted a man attempting to steal a bag from two Russian tourists swimming nearby. He swiftly intervened, retrieved the bag and handed the suspect over to the police, who arrived shortly after. In another incident, as two tourists from Manipur…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The state government today has filed appeal before High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging Panaji Children’s Court verdict to acquit Grishma Talwar in 2009 minor girl murder case. The state has also pleaded to enhance punishment of Chandrakant Talwar and Cyron Rodrigues from lifer to death sentence. Both the accused Talwar from Panjim and Cyron from Merces were arrested by the Verna police for murdering a 16-year-old girl from Taleigao on October 17, 2009 while, the murder was reported on October 11, 2009. According to the police, the two accused took the minor victim in a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Fair Price Shop Dealers Meet for North Goa was held to discuss various aspects of the FPS system in the city today. In his welcome address, Shri Jayant Tari, Director of the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, provided details on the upcoming “Compensation to FPS Dealers” scheme, which aims to enhance the financial viability of Fair Price Shops. This scheme is set to be implemented soon to strengthen the financial system of FPS dealers, he informed. Tari urged all Fair Price Shop dealers to complete the e-KYC process for their respective ration card beneficiaries…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim police have arrested 5 accused persons for carrying out illegal cricket betting activities in a bungalow. As per PI Rahul Parab reliable information was received regarding illegal cricket betting activities going on at a bungalow in Salvador do Mundo, Bardez Goa. Further a raiding team was formed and a raid was conducted on 21/10/2024 late night during which five persons were found accepting bets on various cricket leagues and other sports happening in the world. Accordingly during the raid accused persons namely 1. Ruchit Kumar N/o Bihar, 2. Pranjal Bhati N/o Madhya Pradesh, 3. Nikhil Kumar,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal has reserved its order on a petition filed by farmers from Borim and Loutolim villages, against the construction of new borim bridge over River zuari. During the hearing, the petitioners argued for a stay while the state government sought more time. The acquisition of 34 hectares for the construction of the new high-level Borim Bridge across the River Zuari was announced by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on last Thursday. Recalling that the initial notification was released on October 19, 2023, was the Central government. Following the hearing of these…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Fifteen additional lakes will be designated as protected wetlands by the Goa State Wetland Authority. The decision is an important step in protecting the state’s delicate aquatic ecosystems and was made at a recent meeting of the reconstituted body. The first ten lakes will be formally designated as wetlands on Friday, and the remaining five lakes will be notified soon after, according to Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira. The Wetland Authority is working to identify and protect between 40 and 44 wetlands throughout the state. Panchami, Karmali, Kodal, Kolamwada, Sancoale, Panval, Saipem, Talauli, and Betal lakes are among…

New Delhi: “Itna hype ban gaya hai, ab to mann kar raha hai khelne ka,” beams Mohammed Shami after being repeatedly asked about his injury status and timeline of his India return. It’s been nearly a year since the ace pacer last played any competitive match with the 2023 ODI World Cup final, on November 19, being his last. An ankle injury put him out of action that required him to undergo surgery. Recently there were reports that he has developed a swollen knee which could further delay his comeback that was originally planned for the ongoing three-Test series against…