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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Upon discovering that the Municipal Lower Division Clerk had neglected to deposit the proceeds of the Purumentachem Fest fair into the Municipal treasury, the Margao Police finally filed a formal complaint against him for criminal breach of trust and cheating. The employee has been charged with cheating under Section 420 of the IPC in addition to Section 408 of the same act, according to PI Tulsidas Naik, the in-charge of the Margao Police station. Police are looking into the situation and gathering evidence for the case, according to PI Naik. MMC Chief Officer Gaurish Sankhwalkar finally filed…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Canacona municipal engineer, Dilkush Gaonkar, led an inspection of a road passage to Patnem beach coast. The inspection was prompted by reports of the passage being blocked by a local landowner, much to the frustration of hundreds of locals and Ward Councillor Shubham Komarpant. The gathered crowd passionately expressed their discontent, highlighting not only the blockage but also the destruction of the road tarmac, which was originally built 24 years ago. Approximately 150 locals, under the guidance of Councillor Shubham Komarpant, urged for the road’s reopening, emphasizing the difficulties faced by local fishermen in transporting their fish…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With immediate effect, the Collector of Kolhapur has banned heavy vehicles from travelling between Goa and Belagavi via Tillari Ghat until October 31 due to the annual reports of landslides, heavy rains, and accidents. The entry of the ghat will thus have low-height frames built on either side of it, along with signboards prohibiting the entry of heavy and multi-axle vehicles. Heavy vehicles from Maharashtra’s other regions, including Belagavi, will have to pass through Chorla, Anmod, or Amboli. Amol Yedage, the Kolhapur Collector, issued a ban order prohibiting the movement of heavy and multi-axle vehicles on SH…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: After multiple cases were reported in Gaondongrim village and neighboring areas, two individuals residing in Palolem, Canacona municipality, have contracted the dengue virus. A total of 45 dengue patients have been identified in various parts of Gaondongrim village, following the initial case detected in Ziltawadi ward. The recent discovery of two dengue patients in Palolem indicates that the dengue virus has spread to the municipal areas of Canacona. This information was provided by a source at Canacona Community Health Centre (CHC). The virus initially appeared in a migrant worker in Ziltawadi and has since spread to Satorlim,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Travel and Tourism Authority of Goa (TTAG) today has welcomed the state government’s move to allow access to low-risk waterfalls for tourists with all safeguards in place. “TTAG would like to thank the state government for giving access to waterfalls with all safeguards in Place. This will ensure that the incomes of local businesses catering to such activities are sustained while also allowing Locals and Tourists to enjoy the Natural Beauty of our Forests,” said TTAG in a press statement. GFDC Chairman Dr Deviya Rane convened a productive meeting in the presence of Ganesh Gaonkar,Chairman of…

Yoga, an ancient Indian spiritual and physical practice, has gained immense popularity worldwide as a means to improve both physical and mental well-being. The practice of yoga is deeply rooted in the concept of self-realization and aims to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. While yoga is often associated with physical postures and exercises, its benefits extend far beyond just the physical realm. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj,’ which means ‘union,’ yoga embodies the union of the body and the mind. It encompasses a diverse range of practices including postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation (dhyana), breath work, mindfulness,…

NEW DELHI: The industry has sought increased capex allocation for rural infrastructure and tax reforms to boost consumption in the upcoming Union Budget. The suggestions were a part of the pre-Budget consultations of India Inc with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held on June 20. “We recommend continued focus on capex and fiscal consolidation with an increased capex spending by 25 per cent over the revised estimate of FY24 at Rs 11.8 lakh crore. The enhanced capex may be considered for deployment in rural infrastructure such as irrigation, warehousing and cold chains,” Sanjiv Puri, President CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)…