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Goa, 20th October 2023 – Paragon Footwear, India’s leading footwear brand, has expanded its reach into the heart of South Goa (Pajifond, Margao) with its first and exclusive store in Goa, barring the presence through multi-label stores. The 86th unique store in India promises a delightful shopping experience for footwear enthusiasts. The inaugural event was graced by respected former Chief Minister of Goa, Mr. Digambar Kamat, adding an aura of prestige to this momentous occasion. The brand-new Paragon Footwear store is located in the picturesque landscape of South Goa, known for its scenic beauty and vibrant culture. Spread in an…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The FDA has imposed penalty on eight food business operators for manufacturing and selling standard and mis-branded cashew nuts. In one case filed by Food Safety Officer, Miss. Safia Khan, was decided with a fine of Rs. 50,000/-, imposed on (ii) Shri Jagadish Chowdhary. M/s Goa Cashew Palace, Shop No. 648/B, Pinto Vaddo, Candolim, Bardez Goa for repacking and selling ‘Cashewnuts’, which were declared as “Sub-Standard’ & ‘Mis-branded”, on analysis due to the presence of kernels which are Superficially damaged, Shrivelled (deformed). Spotted (Black and brown) and Speckled and having presence of testa more than the maximum…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Education (DoE) today said that students from 150 schools will attend the National Games Goa Inauguration Ceremony at Fatorda Stadium on October 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games at 4.30 pm. The heads of government, government-aided and unaided secondary and higher secondary schools have been directed to register and depute 30 students along with two teachers to attend the inauguration. Women teachers should accompany the girl students. The students have to report to the venue by 4 pm. Students should carry their school identity cards and teachers should carry their…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Power Minister, Shri Sudin Dhavlikar laid foundation stone for the work of Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Double Circuit underground cable of 33 KV, 3CX400 Sq. mm XLPE emanating from 220/33 KV Cuncolim Sub Station to 33/11 KV Fatorda Sub-Station and 33/11 KV Raia Sub Station and interlink Cable from Fatorda Sub Station to Raia Sub – Station for a total route length of 29.5 KM under Division –IV, Margao today at B. P. S Sports Club, Margao. Estimated Cost of Project is Rs.40,50,51,947/- While speaking on the occasion, Sudin Dhavlikar said, we should never forget…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa government has finally notified the rules to stop the sale of agricultural land to non-agriculturists. State Revenue Dept today notified the Goa Restrictions on Transfer of Agricultural Land Rules, 2023 nearly seven months after the Act was passed by the State Legislative Assembly. As per the rules, an agriculturist who intends to buy agricultural land needs to produce a Krishi Card or a certificate showing that he or she is an agriculturist before the registering authority. “Any person who cultivates agricultural land in the state may make an application to the mamlatdar for a certificate that…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa government has notified the revised Goa State Shack Policy for Erection of Temporary Seasonal Structures, Beach Shacks, Deck Beds/Umbrellas, for Tourist Seasons 2023-26. The revised policy contains modifications as suggested by the Shack operators. As per the revised policy 10% of the total beach shacks on the identified public beach stretches shall be allotted to applicants without any prior experience. 10% to those applicants having minimum of one and maximum four years of experience, in the respective District and remaining absolute numbers of beach shacks are to be allotted to those applicants having minimum of 5…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa government has filed an application before the High Court today seeking more time to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounding areas as a tiger reserve. On July 24 this year high court had directed the state to issue a notification within three months – a deadline that expires on October 24. Govt has already challenged the order before the Supreme Court. However, SC has not granted stay on the HC order. The Goa government had filed a special leave petition (SLP) challenging the July 24, 2023. High Court order directing it to notify the Tiger…