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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: BJP today has fielded Shankar Anant Chodankar and Sanjana Velip for Chairperson’s post for North and South Goa ZP. “BJP has fielded Shankar Anant Chodankar & Sanjana Velip for Chairperson’s post for North & South Goa ZP respectively,” said BJP President Sadanand Tanavade. Both the posts had fallen vacant after the resignation of North Goa ZP adhyaksh Siddesh Naik and South Goa ZP adhayksh Suvarna Prabhu Tendulkar. Both BJP-backed ZP members submitted their resignations earlier this month as per directions from the party. Prabhu Tendulkar resigned on August 1 while, Naik followed suit the next day. Their…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah is set to take over as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in December. Shah was elected unopposed with the backing of 15 board members, making him the youngest chairman of world cricket’s governing body. For Shah, the first thing on the agenda would be next year’s Champions Trophy, which as of now, is slated to be held in Pakistan. As the Champions Trophy’s fate hangs in the balance, former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has urged Shah to uphold sportsman spirit, suggesting that the new…

New Delhi: Mumbai now has 92 billionaires, enough to overtake Beijing, as the billionaire capital of Asia, shows a Hurun research. Globally, the Indian city now ranks number 3 in terms of billionaires after New York, which is home to 117 billionaires, followed by London with 97. According to Hurun Research’s 2024 Global Rich List, China has 814 billionaires compared to India 271, but Mumbai has 92 billionaires as against Beijing’s 91. Indian billionaires’ cumulative wealth reached US$1 trillion, surpassing China’s average wealth per billionaire (US$3.2 billion vs US$3.8 billion), according to the 2024 Hurun Global Rich List. This phenomenal…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Abdul Kader Khwaja, the owner of a Pitbull, has been apprehended by Anjuna police for negligence under Section 106(1) BNS, following a tragic incident resulting in the passing of 7-year-old Prabhas Kalangutkar. The accusations against Khwaja suggest that his neglectfulness contributed to the boy’s untimely demise. The distressing occurrence took place on Thursday at approximately 3:30 pm when the boy accompanied his mother to her workplace. While she was occupied with her duties as a domestic help, the family’s Pitbull unexpectedly attacked the boy. The dog viciously attacked Prabhas, causing severe injuries to his cheek, neck, arms,…

Goemakpronn desk VASCO: Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho inspected the Vaddem Lake Visarjan site on Thursday evening to review safety, illumination, and cleanliness ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This annual review is conducted to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the Visarjan activities. Speaking to the media, Minister Godinho emphasized that Vaddem Lake is one of the most frequented Visarjan sites, attracting devotees not only from the Dabolim constituency but also from Vasco and Sada. “I visit this site every year before Ganesh Chaturthi to assess the safety and other necessary arrangements for a safe and smooth Visarjan…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: In a proactive response to the recent horrific rape and murder of a doctor in Calcutta that has sent shockwaves across the nation, the Chicalim Sub District Hospital (SDH) has initiated a martial arts workshop for its female staff. The workshop aims to equip women with essential self-defence skills, reflecting the urgent need for safety and empowerment in today’s society. Dr. Sujata Kamat, in charge of Chicalim SDH, spoke to the media about the initiative. “With the rising incidents of crime against women in the last few months, we realized the critical importance of self-defence for females.…

In a recent tragic incident in Anjuna, Goa, a 7-year-old boy named Prabhas Kalangutkar lost his life when he was viciously attacked by a pit bulldog. This heartbreaking incident has reignited the debate on whether violent dog breeds like pit bulls should be banned in the state of Goa. While the incident has sparked understandable outrage and concern, it’s essential to examine this issue from various perspectives before arriving at a definitive conclusion. First and foremost, it’s crucial to acknowledge the devastating impact of the incident on the victim’s family and the community at large. The loss of a young…