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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Formula to allot beach shacks was altered today as per request of Shack operators’ after a meeting called by CM Pramod Sawant. Now, 10 percent shacks will be allotted to new comers, 10 percent to those having experience from 1 yr to 4 years and remaining 80 percent to those having experience of above 5 years of running the beach shacks. A meeting was called by CM to resolve the demands of Shack Operators. As per the new shack policy 2023-2026, the allocation was 90 % for those with experience of one year and above of running…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Department of Environment & Climate Change, Govt of Goa has issued draft notification declaring 9 lakes across Goa as wetlands. The draft specifies the activities to be permitted and restricted within and near the water bodies after they are notified as wetlands. The draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a period of sixty days from publishing of the notification, states the notification. Citizens interested in making any objection or suggestion, on the proposals contained in the draft notification have been asked to forward the same in writing, for consideration of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: IMD has extended the orange alert for next two days in Goa. According to IMD, heavy rain is likely to occur in Goa today Sept 29 and 30. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday announced commencement of withdrawal of monsoon from parts of southwest Rajasthan, signalling the end of its four-month (June-September) journey. The met department said that the monsoon withdrawal has been delayed against the usual date of September 17. The complete withdrawal of the monsoon usually takes about a month. Met department officials said any delay in the monsoon’s retreat means a longer rainy…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa’s tourism minister Rohan Khaunte questioned the need to have casinos in the state to boost tourism. He also raised the question about how much they have benefited the state. “Casinos are not needed for tourism in the state, but unfortunately tourism is currently dependent on casinos,” he said. Furthermore, he revealed that they are planning to promote green tourism in the future along with making an ‘Entertainment Zone’ or ‘Party Zone’ in Goa, a concept in line with Bali, Indonesia. Khaunte tried to support his no-casino argument by talking about the new Shacks policy which can…

Goemkarponn Desk BHUBANESWAR: Odisha FC held Mumbai City FC to a 2-2 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight as an emotional encounter for Sergio Lobera against his former club saw some intense action that eventually left little to be separated between the two sides. Teams with largely similar on-field footballing philosophies and styles of play engaged in a tough tussle in one of the most highly-anticipated showdowns from the 10th season of the Indian Super League (ISL). The two sides were attempting to be in greater control over the proceedings from the offset and that led to an…

Goemkarponn Desk BHUBANESWAR: Odisha FC held Mumbai City FC to a 2-2 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight as an emotional encounter for Sergio Lobera against his former club saw some intense action that eventually left little to be separated between the two sides. Teams with largely similar on-field footballing philosophies and styles of play engaged in a tough tussle in one of the most highly-anticipated showdowns from the 10th season of the Indian Super League (ISL). The two sides were attempting to be in greater control over the proceedings from the offset and that led to an…

At Goa University Ground, Taleigao In the first match of the day C.E.S College Cuncolim showed full domination by defeating V.M.S. Hospitality, Raia by 7-0. Goal Scorer for C.E.S College Cuncolim was one each Rahul Gaonkar, Livon Dias, Akshay Velip two goals by Ivo Costa in the first half. In the second half C.E.S College Cuncolim scored another two goals which was scored one each by Pranay Gaonkar and Ivo Costa registered his hat-trick of goals in the 61st minute of the match. In the second match of the day, S.S. Dempo College cruised into the next round by defeating…