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Goemakpronn desk CANACONA – The Goa Athletics Association and World Kids Athletics in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of India and Decathlon, Calangute, Bardez. Celebrates World Kids Athletic Day on Monday 22nd April 2024 at Athletic Stadium, Bambolim from 2.30 pm onwards. The day is celebrated with Athletic events for U-8, (born on or after 23/04/16), U-10 (born on or after 23/04/14), U-12 (born on or after 23/04/12) and U-14 years (born on or after 23/04/10) in Boys and Girls Section. For U-8, the events are 50 Mmtr Run, Tennis Ball Throw, Standing Broad Jump and For U-10, 60 Mtrs…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: Gold Ornaments worth over 30 lakhs of rupees were burgled from a house even as three different houses were broke-open on two nights (Friday & Saturday) at Dapot (Maxem), Loliem in Canacona. Sources in Canacona police informed panchanama that reports are completed and also statements of the concerned are collected. Finger-print experts were also brought to collect fingerprints while verification of CCTV footage of neighbouring places is under examination, as part of investigations into the back-to-back three house breakages within two nights of Friday and Saturday. Police have also increased patrolling in the area, and also appealed…

Surat: An affluent Jain couple from Gujarat has donated nearly ₹ 200 crore and adopted monkhood, and now plans to set out on a journey for salvation. Bhavesh Bhandari, and his wife, donated all their wealth during a ceremony in February, and will officially commit to a life of renunciation at an event later this month. The businessman from Himmatnagar who was in the construction business follows in the footsteps of his 19-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son who adopted monkhood in 2022. People from their community say that Bhavesh and his wife were inspired by their children to “renounce their…

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle maker Tesla is planning to lay off over 10% of its global workforce, citing duplication of roles as the reason behind the job cuts. If the decision applies companywide, it would lead to over 14,000 employees being laid off. In an internal email, accessed by electrick.com, CEO Musk said rapid growth that has led to duplication of roles in the company and cost reduction was necessary for the “next phase of growth”. “As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to look at every aspect of the…

MUMBAI: More and more people are flying after the pandemic, making airports busier than ever. A report by the Airports Council International shows that in 2023, 8.5 billion passengers took to the skies worldwide – a huge jump of 27.2% from the previous year. This surge in numbers means the world is almost back to pre-pandemic travel levels, with a recovery rate of 93.8% from 2019. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has secured 10th position, with a passenger traffic of 72.2 million flyers in 2023. Top 10 busiest Airports in the World 2023 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport The…

Mumbai/New Delhi: Mumbai police has arrested two shooters who fired at actor Salman Khan’s house in the city on Sunday, officials said. Vicky Sahab Gupta and Sagar Shrijogendra Pal – who are from Bihar – were arrested in Gujarat’s Bhuj last evening. The accused were hiding in a temple in Bhuj when police arrested them after a tip-off, officials said. The two men who came on a motorbike fired four rounds outside Bandra’s Galaxy Apartments, where the actor lives, on Sunday morning at around 5 am and fled. CCTV footage showed that both accused sported caps and carried backpacks. Additionally,…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: Norwegian and Goan companies linked to the technology and fisheries sectors explored trade and collaboration opportunities at the Agder-India Business Seminar, which was held recently at the coastal town of Agder in Norway. At the seminar, the Goa delegation was led by state Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar and comprised officials from the Fisheries Department as well as leading fishing industry stakeholders, who discussed ways and means to increase Goa’s marine yield through the use of technology. Porvorim-based tech company Kilowott, which also has offices in Norway, participated in the seminar and was represented by its co-founder Judah…