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CM delivers Foundation Day lecture, lauds NIO for supporting Goa’s initiatives in strengthening marine sector-oriented research Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) commemorated its 59th Foundation Day with a day filled with educational opportunities and insightful discussions, culminating in an illuminating lecture by Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant. The institute, located in Dona Paula, opened its doors to the public from 9.30 am to 11.30 am on January 1st, welcoming visitors to explore the wonders of oceanographic research. Guests were treated to an array of engaging exhibits, including a marine aquarium, models of research vessels, demonstrations…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Transport has issued a monthly report of the accidents and Challans for the month November 2023. As per the report, 200 road accidents out of which 18 were Fatal Accidents (North Goa – 08 and South Goa –10), 14 Grievous Accidents (North Goa – 09 and South Goa –05), 36 Minor Accidents (North Goa – 13 and South Goa – 23) and 132 Non – Injury Accidents (North Goa – 72 and South Goa –60). The total number of persons who lost their lives in road accidents are 18 (North Goa – 08 and…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Echoes of Earth, India’s greenest festival promoting sustainability and conservation through art, culture, and music, is set to debut in Goa in 2024. ‘Ensemble of the Wild: An Evening of Art, Culture, Music and Meaningful Conversations Around Conservation’ will be held on January 5, 2024, shining a spotlight on the endangered Western Ghats and conservation of local biodiversity of Goa. Aligning with Goa’s environmentally conscious ethos and backed by the Goa Tourism Board, the event, to be held at the Panjim Gymkhana, Sunset Lawns, will highlight the ecological importance of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO-recognised biodiversity hotspot…

~ Six missing children located by Drishti Marine lifesavers on Goa’s beaches. ~ Lifesavers attended to six first-aid emergency cases involving beachgoers. Panaji: Thirteen persons were rescued off Goa’s beaches over the extended New Year weekend, even as six missing children were traced during the same period. There were five double rescues reported over the weekend, in addition to six first-aid emergencies addressed by Drishti Marine lifesavers across Goa’s coastal belt. At Vagator, three young boys were playing in the water when two ventured into the deeper sections of the sea. Three Drishti Marine lifesavers, Babaji Naik, Sunny Narvekar and…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: When a moving express train arrived at the Madgaon station in Goa, a 47-year-old man was reportedly seen engaging in suggestive behavior with a 22-year-old female passenger, according to a police official. When the incident occurred, the victim and her friends were travelling from Kerala to Goa. “When the Purna Express coach arrived at Gokarna station in Karnataka, two friends of the young lady who had been sleeping inside observed the accused unzipping his shirt and engaging in an indecent act,” officials said. The Konkan Railway Police were notified after they promptly dialed the Railways emergency number.…

State Government announces INVEST Goa 2024 Summit to be organized in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity with the unveiling of a dynamic new logo. The new logo encapsulates the corporation’s renewed dedication to fostering industrial progress, embracing change and meeting the evolving needs of Goa’s industrial landscape. The sleek design and vibrant elements mirror the forward-thinking approach of Goa-IDC, representing a bold step into the future. The new logo symbolizes its visionary commitment to embracing change and leading the way in sustainable…

Goemkarponn Desk MORJIM: Crime Branch in a narcotic has arrested Karnataka native for possession of 3 kilograms ganja worth ₹ 3.15 lakhs. As per information, the accused has been identified as Kishore Chavan (27) native of Dharwad Karnataka. Chavan was caught red handed for being in possession of one red colour hand bag containing in it blue colour polythene bag contains in it greenish colour flowering and fruiting tops of a plants suspected to be Ganja a narcotics drugs weighing 3.072 Kilograms. Also, officers also seized cash of ₹2,070/- in denomination i.e. ₹500/- X 04 notes ₹50/- X 01 note…