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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced that cash counters at all state government offices will be soon phased out. CM Sawant was addressing the gathering at the inauguration of New Directorate of Accounts buildings. “Soon cash counters at all government offices will be stopped. Only online payments to made compulsory. Sawant said that housing scheme for all government servants to soon start. The state signed an MoU with Paytm to help various departments go digital by deploying the platform’s features such as QR codes and POS (point of sale) devices. Sawant said that the state government has…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a major disappointment to the Goa government, its SLP filed before the SC, challenging the Mhadei Tiger Reserve order, did not come up for hearing before the apex court today. The government was expecting the matter to be heard today In view of the pending hearing before the Supreme Court Of India (SC) on the Tiger Reserve matter, the High Court of Bombay at Goa had granted further relief to the Goa government till December 11. Accordingly, the High Court deferred the matter on the contempt plea to December 11 During the hearing, the petitioner Goa…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: An impressive five-wicket win over Sri Lanka has almost confirmed New Zealand’s berth in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Thursday. Finalists in the 2019 and 2015 editions of the ICC World Cup, Kane Williamson and Co. have virtually dumped Pakistan out of the showpiece event by defeating Sri Lanka at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Though Pakistan are yet to ‘officially’ bow out of the competition, Babar and Co. have to win their final league game with an unattainable margin in the 50-over format. Babar and Co. will meet Jos Buttler’s England in…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Attacking midfielder Brandon Fernandes has made over 90 appearances in the Indian Super League (ISL) and established himself as one of the best native talents in the league. Initially drafted by Mumbai City FC in the 2015 season, Fernandes’ brilliance seemed to have caught significant attention after he signed for FC Goa in 2017, eventually earning him his international call-up. With 21 assists and eight goals to his name since joining the Gaurs, the 29-year-old has made quite a name for himself through his beautiful footwork and creativity. During his tenure with FC Goa, he has helped…

A private luxury bus traveling from Goa to Mumbai in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district accidentally left the road and descended Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A private luxury bus traveling from Goa to Mumbai in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district accidentally left the road and descended to the riverbank. This mishap occurred due to the driver’s misjudgment of a bridge, as stated by a police official. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The bus was carrying 40 passengers when the incident took place in the Sahuwadi area in the morning, he said. Bus driver Hrishikesh Jagdish Bhat (23) lost control of the vehicle and it…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: High airfare and fewer flights key concerns Travel & Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) is very concerned about the sustainability of tourism business in Goa in wake of many challenges the industry faces. “Post-pandemic Goa’s tourism sector is facing many challenges. Airfare is still quite high and the number of international flights is still less than the pre-pandemic level,” said Nilesh Shah, President of TTAG, a leading travel trade association of Goa. “It is very essential to resume more scheduled international flights to and from Goa to increase overall foreign tourist arrivals in the state,” Shah added.…

Dhankhar was the chief guest at a function organised for the release of the 200th book of Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai. Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: A 94-year-old farmer was overwhelmed when Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar touched his feet out of reverence and took blessings as he walked through the crowd to reach the dais at the Raj Bhavan here in Goa on Thursday. Dhankhar was the chief guest at a function organised for the release of the 200th book of Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai. As the Vice-President arrived at the Raj Bhavan’s new Durbar Hall and was walking…