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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Ulhas Jewellers – BPS Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2024, held at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda, has reached an exhilarating stage with Chandan Caro, Atharva Dhulapkar, and Dhruva Kamat advancing to the finals. In the U13 Boys Quarter Finals, Chandan Caro defeated Ishan Colaco 3-0, Chinmay Bhakare bested Kaushik Nair 3-0, Yug Prabhu overcame Ruhaan Shaikh 3-0, and Dhruva Kamat triumphed over Vedant Wagle 3-0. The semi-finals saw Chandan Caro beat Chinmay Bhakare 3-1 and Dhruva Kamat defeat Yug Prabhu 3-0, setting up a thrilling U13 Boys singles finals between Chandan and Dhruva. In the…

Mumbai: After the ruling Mahayuti coalition faced the brunt of farmers’ anger during the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, the state government’s efforts to acquire land for the ambitious Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway has sparked a row in Kolhapur district. On Tuesday, thousands of farmers from the district who were served land acquisition notices participated in a protest march to the collector’s office, demanding cancellation of the project by July 12, and warning that protests would intensify if the government failed to pay heed to their demands. Though the march was conducted under the banner of ‘Shaktipeeth Mahamarg Virodhi Samiti’, it…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government is in the process of preparing a report on the quality of Smart City Works in Panaji. “The government is in the process of preparing a report on the quality of Smart City Works in Panaji. Report will be submitted soon” said Sawant on the sidelines of a press conference. He further said that contractors will be made to compensate for substandard works. “The report will be A to Z. It will have details of contractors, consultants, work scope and other details” he added. Sawant also said that…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The recent increase in power tariffs across all sectors has raised serious concerns for the members of various industries in Goa, including industrial, hospitality, agriculture, and allied activities. The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) highlighted the challenges faced by local industries in competing with other states where industrial tariffs are lower. According to GCCI, this difference poses a significant threat to the competitiveness and sustainability of Goan industries in the manufacturing sector. During the public hearing conducted by JERC prior to the tariff increase, GCCI proposed several alternative measures to generate additional revenue without burdening…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Pernem police have booked a person from Dhargal, Pernem and his mother for allegedly cheating a person from Mapusa to the tune of Rs 55 lakh. As per the police the man resold land which was already sold in 2012 to the victim from Mapusa. As per the information, Vijaya Ramesh Prabhu Desai and Devendra Ramesh Prabhu Desai R/o H.No. 205 Gaun Wada Dhargal Pernem with common intention hatched a criminal conspiracy and sold the property under survey No. 428/0 of Village Dhargal, Pernem, Goa to the complainant by executing a sale deed before the office of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Tamnar power project work is currently ongoing and will be inaugurated by October. “Tamnar power project work is currently ongoing and will be inaugurated by October. 2-3 poles are left to be completed” said Sawant. He further said that the power project is very important for Goa keeping in mind the next 25 years. Speaking further, Sawant said that the state government will celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day on June 21, focusing on “Yoga for self and society”. Events will take place across 12 talukas, with the main event…