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Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Chairman, Dr. N. Vinod Kumar, announced on Friday that the much-anticipated International and Domestic Cruise Terminal at Mormugao Port is expected to be ready by August or September this year, just in time for the next cruise season. Speaking about cruise tourism, Dr. Kumar highlighted that the port has successfully handled multiple cruise vessels in the past, including three on the same day. “International cruise vessels are already docking at the port, and from March 6, another operator, Resort World, which operates from Singapore, will begin Mumbai-Goa trips with 13 calls scheduled for…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Port Authority MPA Chairman Dr N Vinod Kumar on Friday defended the process of installing gates and erecting a compound wall at Baina , stating that it was done for security purpose. ” I am not aware of any controversy regarding the installation of Gate and erection of compund wall at Baina near the entry and exit ramps of the loop flyover. No one has spoken or discussed with us till date . The project was inaugurated but we have also not started using the road and may be we will also start using that route…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Chairman, Dr. N. Vinod Kumar, emphasized the importance of doubling the railway tracks and undertaking capital dredging as vital infrastructure projects for the port’s future development. Speaking on Friday, he outlined how these projects would enhance the port’s capacity and efficiency. “The doubling of the railway line is a key factor for the port’s future, alongside capital dredging,” said Dr. Kumar. He explained that the port currently has a draft of 14.5 meters, which needs to be increased to 18.5–19 meters to accommodate larger cape-size vessels. “At present, these vessels have to offload…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa police on Friday destroyed narcotics weighing 49 kgs valued approximately at Rs .2.17 crores. the narcotic drugs seized by various departments of the goa police that includes konkan railway, police stations of both the districts and the anti narcotic cell of a total of 30 cases who’s trial and appealed period was completed. The narcotics that were destroyed included drugs like ganja, charas, cocaine, mdma and lsd that altogether weighed 49.17 kgs and valued to be approximately Rs 2.17 crores in the international market. The NDPS drugs disposal committee during the week conducted a thorough…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao emphasized the importance of focus and continuous learning to students, encouraging them to prioritize their careers and maintain a growth mindset. Cuncolim MLA was speaking after inaugurating the “Growth Mindset” program organised by the Office of the Commissioner Labour & Employment. Program was held in Maria Bambina Higher Secondary School-Cuncolim. Dr. Levinson Martins, Commissioner of Labour & Employment, Headmistress of Maria Bambina Higher Secondary School Lily Fernandes, Resource persons Dr. Jorson Fernandes, Neeraj Aguiar, Nazareth Fernandes, Savio Vaz and others were present on the occasion. He said that staying focused and committed…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco Police have registered a case against two individuals who allegedly cheated a resident of Dabolim to the tune of ₹4,78,950 through a fraudulent investment scheme. According to the complaint filed by Sudhakar Tarway, a resident near KFC, Dabolim, the incident occurred between November 4, 2024, and December 10, 2024. The accused, identifying themselves as Rajiv Jain and Ankita, contacted the complainant via a Facebook advertisement and lured him into investing in a fake scheme titled “Bajaj Joint Adventure.” They claimed the scheme dealt in stocks such as OTCs, institutional investments, and IPOs, promising returns as high…

SURAJ NANDREKAR It was around 8 am in the morning when I reached the Triveni Sangam Ghat along with six other friends of mine from Saligao – Kishor Mandrekar, Pradeep Shirodkar, Deepak Rane, Umesh Fadte, Ranganath Rane and Shankar Tuyekar. At that point let alone taking a dip in the water, we weren’t even ready to shed a piece of clothing from our body, it was that chilling cold. Just scrolled through my mobile and it was 9 degrees. “God I said, forgive me, I will come later in the day”. We were not the only people on Ghat though,…