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Mumbai: Amid the row over news reports claiming that the phone of a Shiv Sena candidate’s aide was connected to an EVM during counting of votes in Mumbai’s North West Lok Sabha seat, leaders of NDA and INDIA bloc in Maharashtra are trading barbs. Ravindra Waitkar, a leader of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena won the Mumbai North West seat by a margin of just 48 votes. The runner-up was Amol Kirtikar from Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray). The Thackery-led faction bagged nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, while Mr Shinde’s Sena got seven. Soon after the news reports emerged, leaders…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Reacting to the statement of Goa police that body parts of an infant found at Agacaim is ‘not a serious case’, Congress leader Girish Chodankar said that even police have turned insensitive like the BJP Government. “This is an insensitive remark by the Goa Police. The Officer who made this statement should be immediately taken off duty. We can’t accept such insensitive remarks by police officers against the sensitive issues, where limbs of an infant have been found,” Chodankar said. He said that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also holds the Home Portfolio, should clarify whether he…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda defeated St Anthony’s SC of Assolda by 1/0 goal to move into the quarterfinals of the 13th Cana Benaulim Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament played at St John De Baptista ground. Assolda started on the fast pace and could have gone ahead but DBO goalkeeper Karol Soares made two brilliant saves in quick succession to deny Sunny Fernandes and Richard Fernandes. Assolda were in dominancy with Moises D’Sa funding his strikers with accurate passing and Fatorda had to defend well with Alfred Noronha outstanding in his anticipation. Assolda midfielder Valentino Carvalho missed an…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Pradhan Mantri Divyansha Kendra  (PMDK) initiative has significantly enhanced the lives of persons with disabilities by providing essential assistive devices. Under two new key schemes launched by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, critical aids and appliances are being distributed, empowering beneficiaries to better navigate daily challenges. A total of Rs. 84,64,312 worth of assistive products have been distributed so far under the assistance to Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) for the purchase/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme. This initiative has supported 621 individuals,  that cover 343 males and 278 females. A total of 1044 beneficiaries have been provided with various aids and appliances…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: The premium Scotch whisky brand by Sanjay Dutt and Cartel Bros unfolds a new chapter with its stellar debut in Goa. After winning the hearts of people across India and its recent launch in the Middle East, the brand The Glenwalk is now available at all alcohol retail outlets across Goa, including duty-free shops at Adani Airport. Since its launch in June 2023, The Glenwalk Scotch Whisky has been rewriting the rules of the Indian whisky market with its meteoric rise in demand and strategic pricing. The sought-after whisky The Glenwalk has garnered praise, winning not just…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government will crack down on non-affiliated private institutes guaranteeing jobs after course completion. “Government to crack down on non-affiliated private institutes guaranteeing jobs after course completion but failing to deliver; Dept instructed to verify affiliations,” said Sawant He also has urged youth to verify affiliations before enrolling, as most of these high-cost courses often leave many jobless. Sawant said that his government is communicating with the Centre to block the Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel to stop these calls. Speaking to media persons, CM Sawant clarified that kidnappings have…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD-Goa) today has forecasted Yellow alert for Goa on June 17 and 18. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the next five days, cautioning about the possibility of heavy rains and adverse weather conditions. In light of the alert, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea during this period to ensure their safety The temperature in Goa today, on June 15, 2024, is 28.36 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 24.5 °C and 28.97 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 77% and…