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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: The North Goa District Intelligence Unit today has busted an IPL betting racket at Porvorim and arrested three persons. As per information, the police during the raid seized 55 mobile phones, 10 laptops and other articles worth Rs 55 lakhs. The accused were caught red-handed while accepting online bets using a laptop, pertaining to the ongoing T-20 IPL cricket match played between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sources also said that the accused were found cheating the public by impersonating themselves as a legal organisation to accept online betting, At the time when the police team…

Goemkarponn desk COLVALE: In a shocking scenario, 96 persons have been arrested for allegedly residing in the Lala Ki Basti locality in Thivim with proper documentation and verification. As per police, 96 persons have been arrested for staying on rent without documentation. Police also said that tenant verification forms have not been submitted by house owners. The police said that house owners have been called to the Police station to inquire as to why no verification forms were submitted to the police station. Police also have requested House owners, Hotel/Guest house owners, contractors, etc., have been strictly to fill out…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Applications are invited for Six Months Fisheries Training Course starting from June 18, 2024 at Fisherman Training Centre Ela Dhauji, Old Goa. The course is meant for imparting training in Fishing Craft and Gear, Fundamentals of Navigation and Seamanship, Maintenance and Operation of Marine Diesel Engine, Weaving and Mending of modern Nets, Seafood Value Addition and  Marketing Aquaculture, Aquarium making and Swimming. Candidates having passed minimum VIIIth Std. and between 18-35 years of age are eligible for admission. Preference will be given to Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates as well as youths from the fishing community…

Panaji: Tinkesh Kaushik, a 30-year-old man from Goa, has become the world’s first triple amputee to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp located 17,598 feet above sea level, a private disability rights body has claimed. Kaushik, who completed the challenging Everest Base Camp journey on May 11, said despite his physical disabilities, he managed to achieve the feat due to his mental strength. The man lost his both limbs below knees and a hand following an electrocution accident in Haryana when he was 9 years old. The amputee, who uses prosthetic limbs, moved to Goa a few years back and…

Goemkarponn desk BAMBOLIM: Modern Endovenous Laser Technology (EVLT) has been introduced by Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, to treat varicose veins. GMC Dean Dr. Shivanand Bandekar noted that the disease known as varicose veins affects 20–25% of adult Goans. He also mentioned that patients can now receive free treatment at the GMC, valued at between Rs. 70,000 and Rs. one lakh. Dr. Bandekar reports that 24 patients have utilised the new treatment facility thus far. The procedure known as laser ablation is a daycare that allows the patient to walk after two hours because it is a non-invasive surgical procedure.…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: A large mob gathered (especially Dhree Devi Lairai dhonds) at Bicholim Police Station demanding that Shreya Dhargalkar who is in police custody be brought and placed at the Bicholim Police lockup. As per police she has been lodged at the Colvale jail and will be produced before the court for Judicial Custody. The mob had earlier also blocked the road over their demand. Shreya was arrested by police yet again today over comments on Devi Lairai’s devotees. Earlier in the day, Shreya was granted conditional bail by JMFC Quepem in the Fatorpa temple committee accusation and religious…

Goemkarponn desk FATORDA: After Indoco Remedies, yet another pharma company job advertisement issued in Pune, for recruitments for its Goa plant, has raised eyebrows. Goa Forward Party (GFP) has once again exposed the attitude of pharma companies towards Goans. “Shutting the door on Goemkars has become a habit for Goa pharma companies. Stop this nonsense. Close on the heels of Indoco Remedies, another company, Encube Ethicals is planning a Walk-in recruitment in Pune for their Goa plant,” said Vijai. He further said that this is outrageous and condemnable and the very fact that these companies are bold enough to deny…