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Goemkapronn desk VASCO: Former Minister and All Goa Fishing Boat Owners Association president Jose Philip DSouza has made a unique demand with the Government to allow fishing operations from berth no 11 of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA). Speaking to the media, D’Souza said that the Government has only been giving multiple assurances to repair the dilapidated Kharewado fishing Jetty but in reality, nothing has been done. “We have made several requests and even submitted memorandums to the Government to repair our dilapidated jetty. However the Government has chosen to ignore us and while the Government has spent crores of…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: During the 20-day wet spell, about 35 hectares of paddy cultivation in Salcete taluka were destroyed. However, the department is gathering the farmers’ losses, and Sheriff Furtado, the Margao Zonal Agriculture officer, is pleading with the farmers to complete the forms in order to receive compensation. Furtado informed the media that initial calculations created by the Agriculture Department indicated that the floods had destroyed about 35 hectares of paddy land overall. “This is the initial approximation carried out by department representatives. Our representatives have been dispatched to various villages in order to evaluate the losses and damage.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has rejected Sunburn’s proposal to relocate to Quitol in the face of growing opposition from locals and legislators. At the Monday IDC Board meeting, a decision was made. “Sunburn’s proposal to hold the EDM festival at Quitol was brought before the IDC Board, and we rejected it because it is not in our rules,” Aleixo Lourenco, the chairman of the IDC, said late Tuesday night to reporters outside the Assembly complex. In response to criticism from the Assembly’s opposition leaders, Lourenco defended himself by claiming that they were singled out for…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The District Magistrate, South Goa District under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has ordered all the owners of the houses buildings, flats and other residential accommodations and the Owners/ Management of all Hotels, Lodging and Boarding, Shacks, Private guest houses, Paying Guest accommodation of religious bodies, Temporarily residential accommodation, etc., in the whole of South Goa District should verify the bonafide of the persons through their proof of identity such as Election Card, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport, etc., and make necessary arrangements for the entry of details of Customers/ Visitors in the…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Goa Tourism is proudly participating in the ‘Incredible India Exhibition’ from July 21st to July 31st, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, New Delhi. This prestigious event aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage and diverse tourism opportunities across all the states and Union Territories of India. Held alongside the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, the exhibition was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the distinguished presence of UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. Representing the Goa Tourism department is Akshay Govekar, Manager of Marketing GTDC. The Goa stall, located at Hall No. 14,…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: FC Goa are delighted to announce the addition of young full-back Sanatomba Singh Yanglem to the Club’s roster. A graduate of the esteemed Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) academy, Sanatomba has committed to a multi-year contract with the Gaurs, securing his presence in the team well beyond the upcoming 2024-25 season. The 18-year-old who has demonstrated exceptional skill and potential during his time at RFYC, expressed his excitement about joining FC Goa. “I am delighted to sign with FC Goa. Honestly, I did not expect an opportunity of this level – joining the First Team of one of…

Patna: Five men impersonating candidates and writing answer papers for a teacher recruitment exam — much in the style of Bollywood blockbuster “Munnabhai MBBS” — have been arrested from Bihar’s Saharsa. A senior police officer said they have all been caught from different exam centres. The arrests come amid a huge controversy over medical entrance exam NEET, and a case linked to which is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. In Saharsa meanwhile, senior police officer Alok Kumar told reporters that on July 21, TR3 teacher recruitment exam was held at various centers amid tight security. But even so,…