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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In response to a hit-and-run accident that was reported in Dhargal on Monday morning, Pernem police have established several teams to locate and apprehend the driver and any passengers involved. The Pernem police have filed a formal complaint (FIR) against the driver who caused the accident under sections 134(a)(b) of the MV Act, 279 (rash driving), and 304-A (causing death by negligence) of the IPC. Details of the car’s collision with a Yamaha Fascino scooter GA-11-F-3368 that was going in the same direction are still pending confirmation. Devidas Konadkar, a 55-year-old scooter rider, suffered injuries and passed…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A warning has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regarding major weather events that are anticipated this week. Pre-monsoon showers with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected to dominate the weather patterns, according to the most recent IMD forecast. According to the IMD’s warning, on May 13 and 14, there is a chance of thunderstorms with lightning and winds gusting to 30 to 40 kmph at certain areas in Goa. According to the IMD, these next two days will see moderate to heavy rainfall in many areas. According to the IMD’s May 15 forecast,…

Goemkarponn Desk LOLIEM: A 41-year-old football enthusiast tragically passed away late on Monday night at Shellim-Loliem after collapsing during a tie-breaker game. Reliable sources claim that Royce Fernandes participated in the tie-breaker competition held in honor of Our Lady of Fatima Shellim. Royce was waiting for the next round among the other players after winning the third round when he abruptly passed out. He was taken to the CHC at Chaudi right away, where the on-call physician pronounced him brought dead. Royce, who was employed overseas prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, is survived by his spouse, parents, two siblings, and…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: The record for the longest drumstick grown was broken by Aquem-Margao resident Laximan Nilkanth Wagle, who grew a 49-inch drumstick in a tiny plastic drum filled with soil at his house. These drumsticks were grown by Laximan, who grows a wide variety of vegetables in his garden, without the use of conventional growing techniques. The drumstick saplings were given to Laximan by his friend, who grew them inside a drum as opposed to on the ground. After a year, it took the drumsticks five months to grow. It began growing so quickly that the tip of the…

DELHI: In an important announcement, the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), recently updated its “Dietary Guidelines for Indians.” The revision takes into account new scientific discoveries, evolving lifestyles, prevalent diseases, and shifting food habits. In a key recommendation, NIN has termed earthen cookware as the safest utensil for cooking food and warned about non-stick pas. In its guidelines, NIN said that the earthen pots are the safest cookware which is eco-friendly, requires less oil for food preparation, and preserves nutrition of food. NIN has also issued guidelines for using metal, steel, non-stick pans and granite stones. Metal: Storing acidic foods…

Goemkarponn Desk RIBANDAR: Cyber Crime Police Station, Ribandar, has initiated an inquiry on receipt of complaints from Amit Pinto and Brucelee Quadros, both residents of Margao. They have complained that some unknown person/s are circulating defamatory morphed photos and messages with false allegations of distributing money to people to vote for a particular party. They have alleged that thereby the accused have not only tarnished the image of the complainants in society but also created an environment of hatred and animosity within the community. The Cyber Crime unit has warned people to desist from such practice as the senders shouldn’t…

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Titans crashed out of IPL 2024 playoffs race after their match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday was abandoned due to rain. As a result, GT can reach a maximum of 13 points even if they win their final league match – a tally that will not be enough to take them to the Top 4. On the other hand, KKR now have 19 points from 13 matches and they are guaranteed a Top 2 finish. With GT out of the race, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and…