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Goemakpronn desk CALANGUTE: The Goa government on Monday sealed a club involved in allegedly looting a tourist from Gujarat, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said. “After reports of extortion by tout for illegal activity in Calangute, two suspects have been arrested and the club has been sealed. Further action against the owners of the club is being initiated. The State administration has previously also acted tough against such establishments and will continue to crack down on any illegal activity,” the CMO said. Two staff members of a club from the beach area of Calangute in North Goa were arrested after they…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: An 80-year-old man with mental instability, who had been reported missing from Goa, tragically died of a heart attack after being brought to the Charkop police station in Mumbai. Officials reported the incident on Monday. The individual, identified as Rama Gavas, was found wandering near an upscale society in the Charkop area. The local police were alerted by the society’s watchman. Unable to explain his situation, Gavas was taken to the police station for questioning, a law enforcement officer said. Initially moved to an old age home, Gavas’ disruptive behavior led to him being returned to the…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Is the long–awaited Canacona’s mega multi-crore prestigious project – Ravindra Bhjavan is getting ready for inauguration on 27th July, almost two months from now on the occasion of the Birthday of Canacona MLA and Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar. Incidentally, the revelations came from the Speaker himself who according to sources has informally mentioned that over 90% of the works at the Ravindra Bhavan are complete and expects to finish-off the remaining works within the next two months. It is also stated that even if some of the minor works remain incomplete then the same will be carried out…

MUMBAI: India international Kedar Jadhav on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. “Thank you all For your love and support throughout my Career from 1500 hrs. Consider me as retired from all forms of cricket,” Jadhav announced in a social media post. Jadhav made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India on November 16, 2014, against Sri Lanka, and his T20I debut against Zimbabwe on July 17, 2015. An attacking middle-order batsman and a handy off-spinner, Jadhav represented Maharashtra in 87 First-Class games, scoring 6100 runs with 17 centuries and 23 fifties. In India colours, the 39-year-old amassed 1389 runs at…

NEW YORK: The T20 World Cup has arrived in the United States of America (USA) but it’s still too far from charming the local crowd. It was a courageous step by the ICC to conduct the showpiece event on the American shores, especially in New York. They, in fact, scheduled three India games – including the one against Pakistan – in the city, trying to add the much-needed glamour quotient to the tournament. However, the move doesn’t seem to be paying off well. Since cricket isn’t one of the major sports being followed in the US, the lack of buzz,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Tourism Department has now allowed shacks to continue operating, contingent on weather, in response to appeals from shack owners throughout the state. “The Goa Tourism Department has announced its decision to grant an extension to the shack operators, subject to weather conditions,” stated Minister of Tourism Rohan Khaunte. He added that if the monsoon strikes the state, they will have to stop operations. According to Khaunte, the purpose of this action is to guarantee that shacks will always be available for visitors to enjoy Goa’s beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere. The Shack Owners Welfare Society (SOWS)…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Agxem Sports Club lifted the Late Roque Fernandes memorial 9-a-side football trophy by defeating United Club Unjirim 1-0 in the finals organised by Fondegal Sports Club and played at St.Alex Church ground curtorim on Sunday. The final was played at a fast pace and both teams showed their determination and skill in front of a large crowd and had equal opportunity to score. The all-important goal came from the boots of Michael Paes of Agxem sports club in the first session of play. In the second session, United club Unjirim missed the opportunity to level the terms…