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Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: A former college student was booked by Mapusa Police for allegedly stalking and attacking a female student who is currently enrolled in the same institution. Rohan Morje (age 23) has been identified as the alleged accused. A complaint was filed by a college student, who told police that the accused—who was friendly with the complainant—had been harassing her for the previous three months, hitting her with pinches, slaps, and fist blows. To stay in touch with her, he also trailed her whenever she moved out of the house. According to Jivba Dalvi, the Mapusa SDPO, “the accused…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: According to a report released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), young adults in India are not at greater risk of experiencing sudden, unexplained deaths due to the COVID-19 vaccination. The medical research body went on to say that certain lifestyle choices, a family history of unexpected deaths, and previous COVID-19 hospitalizations all contributed to a higher rate of unexplained sudden deaths among children in India. “Among young adults in India, the COVID-19 vaccination did not raise the risk of an unexplained sudden death. Factors associated with unexplained sudden deaths among adults aged 18-45 years…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa State Urban Development Agency(GSUDA)now aims to use 3D City Planning Software application for urban planning. GSUDA has invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for procurement, implementation and support of the 3D City Application for Urban Planning from eligible bidders. The scope of the work of the bidder will include 3DCity Representation for Navigation, Assessment of encroachment of govt property, Estimation of solar power potential, Vantage point identification for advertisements, Infrastructure asset management, IoT Interface for analysis, Security & Surveillance and Data Acquisition, Procession & Usage. GSUDA intends to leverage the 3DCity Platform for various urban…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Ex MLA Churchill Alemao has expressed his intentions to contest South Goa parliamentary seat for which elections will be held next year. Speaking to media Churchill said that “the people of Sanguem, Quepem and Canacona are asking me to contest elections. If people demand I will contest.” He however, did not disclose the party he would contest elections from. “I don’t need any party. Churchill will contest on people’s ticket.”he said.

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that during his tenure the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) loan from NABARD has increased from Rs 60 crore to Rs 500 crore. The next target is Rs 800 crore, he asserted. He called for better streamlining and tightening of the co-ordination between NABARD, Bankers and Farmer to take schemes of the state and center to the farmers in effective manner. He also informed that jaggery cluster and paddy cluster have been sanctioned for South & North Goa by the Center under Goa State Biodiversity Board. He also added that the state…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that he has sought data from both the district collectors regarding encroachments and allotment of communidade land. “I have asked for communidade wise data,” he said. Sawant added that he will take the opinion of Advocate General Devidas Pangam as regards regularization of houses on communidade land. He was speaking to media after holding a meeting with villagers of Serula Communidade. Sawant said, he is firm on his stand of amending the Tenancy Act to give relief to Kul Mundkars of Goa. Residents from Porvorim residing in the Serula Comunidade area met…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the CBC Exhibition at 54th IFFI at Goa . This year’s CBC Exhibition captures the essence of projecting Indian Films and their contributions using cutting edge technology and futuristic trends. The Digital Exhibition  has been set up by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry Information & Broadcasting (I&B) at Kala Academy, Panaji. The Union Minister of I&B Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur visited and appreciated the Exhibition.  Highlighting the importance of such Exhibitions, he said the Exhibition allows everyone to see the history, new technology and new interventions such as VFX…