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New Delhi: For the first National Space Day, which will fall on August 23, to commemorate the safe landing of the Vikram Lander near the southern polar region of the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be organising Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon. Following the Vikram landing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that “National Space Day” will be celebrated on August 23 every year. Announcing the hackathon on July 4, chairman of ISRO, S Somanath said 12 problem statements in the areas of geospatial domain, space science, image processing, and AI/ML areas are identified for the hackathon and declared…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: Local authorities have reported that the water levels in the Valvanti, Par, and Kashti rivers have not risen above the danger mark, even though there was considerable rainfall throughout the State. There has been a lot of rain in a few places, especially in the Bicholim and Sattari areas, but there isn’t currently a risk of flooding. Reassurances regarding the current state of affairs were given by K P Naik, the Executive Engineer of the Water Resources Department (Bicholim division), who confirmed that all river levels in the region were under control. “Everything is under control so…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Since the year began, Ponda traffic police have filed 21,438 cases against offenders and collected Rs 1.24 crores in fines. The Assistant Director of Transport (ADT) has received 2,748 cases from the police requesting the suspension of driver’s licenses. The suspension will last at least three months. According to traffic police inspector Krishna Sinari, 958 offenders were among those discovered riding without helmets, as reported by “The Navhind Times.” Overspeeding, using a phone while operating a vehicle, driving while intoxicated, and transporting a person in a goods carrier are additional infractions. Along with these, police reported 3,029…

GOA: FC Goa are delighted to announce that Mohammad Yasir has officially signed a permanent four-year contract with the Club. After initially joining the Gaurs on a short-term deal during the 2023-24 season, Yasir has now committed his future to the Club, with his new contract extending until the conclusion of the 2027-28 season. Manolo Marquez, Head Coach of FC Goa, expressed his enthusiasm for the signing, stating: “Yasir’s performances since rejoining us have been nothing short of outstanding. His vision, creativity, and determination have significantly bolstered our midfield. “Since I first arrived in India, he has been part of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Following a record-breaking 1.2 lakh passengers in 2023–24, the state is expected to see even more growth in cruise tourism in the upcoming season, which begins in October of this year. Vinod Kumar, the chairman of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), stated this on Friday. The Israel-Gaza conflict, which is preventing foreign cruise ships from operating in the Red Sea region, is the only obstacle, according to Kumar, who noted that the port has received inquiries from a number of significant cruise lines this year. Kumar stated that despite the rise in newer cruise segments like adventure…

Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill, India’s captain for the five-match T20I tour of Zimbabwe, has confirmed that he will be opening the batting with his Punjab state-mate Abhishek Sharma, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will bat at number three in the series opener at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. With the next edition of the T20 World Cup to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, the T20Is against Zimbabwe mark the beginning of a new two-year journey for the current world champions in the shortest format. “Abhishek will open with me, and Ruturaj will play at number three. Rohit bhai…

Goemkarponn Desk LOUTOLIM: A forensic team will look into a car that was seized in Belagavi after three police officers were suspended in connection with the Loutolim death case. Jaspal Singh, the Director General of Police, announced on Friday that the car had been transported to Goa. The DGP stated, “The forensic team will investigate the car to determine the injury marks on the body of the laborer who was crushed to death at Loutolim.” He declared that the medical report was turned in and that appropriate action would be taken.According to the type of injuries sustained on the body,…