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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho said that Goa-IPB has granted an in-principle approval letter to the Project of M/s BramhaCorp Theme Park LLP in its 32nd Board Meeting held. “Goa-IPB has granted in-principle approval letter to the Project of M/s BramhaCorp Theme Park LLP in its 32nd Board Meeting held,’ said Godinho. He further said that the project is to establish a theme park/garden in Goa. The proposed theme park will feature miniature models of the nation’s historical monuments made up of eco-friendly materials, and India culture (village, folk dances, festivals, spices and cuisine) in Pernem village, Pernem…

Low-Lying Areas Face Flood-Like Situation Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa continued to receive heavy rainfall on Friday with several of its low-lying areas facing flood-like situations and the weather department issuing an orange alert till July 24, officials said on Friday. The control rooms of both districts – North Goa and South Goa – are working round-the-clock to monitor the situation, a senior state administration official said. The Panaji Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in North Goa has recorded 1,780.7 mm of rainfall since June 1 this year, while the Mormugao Centre in South Goa has recorded 1,656.0 mm…

MAPUSA: Mapusa Sub Division has initiated action against the shop owners/vendors selling tobacco products in their shops and has booked various offences. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi Mapusa Police station registered one crime u/s 87 F of Goa Daman and Diu Public health Act, Sec 24 of COTPA Act 2003 against mr. Samsuddin Zamir Shaikh, r/o Pinto Vada Verla canca Bardez Goa for selling tobacco products at near Govt. primary School Namushe Girim, Bardez Goa. Further Anjuna Police registered a crime against Ibrahim s/o Azimulla, r/o Arpora, bardez Goa, N/o Madhya Pradesh for illegally storing, selling tobacco products and…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Mapusa Police have arrested a scooter owner, who allowed a minor boy to perform stunts on public roads on his bike. Police said that one video went viral on various social platforms wherein one rider of scooter with pillion rider was seen performing stunt on public road at Canca, Bardez, Goa. Accordingly, taking cognizance of the video Mapusa Police have identified rider who was found to be minor in age and Scooter bearing registration No. GA-03-AK-5549 was identified. The owner Akbar Sayyadpir Lingedarkop, aged 27 years R/o Ganganagar, Khorlim, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa informed that he had given…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Opener Zak Crawley slammed a magnificent 189 off 182 deliveries and put England in commanding position against Australia as hosts were 384-4 with a vital lead of 67 runs at stumps on day two of the fourth Ashes 2023 Test at Old Trafford, here on Thursday. With an eye on the weather in Manchester coming into play on days four and five, Crawley led England’s batting charge from the front, hitting 12 fours and a maximum to hit a sensational maiden Ashes century in just 93 balls, as Australia were left rattled by the opener’s blazing knock.…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Anuj Vernekar, Nishant Shenai, Rahul, and Ayaan Shaikh have advanced to the Men’s singles semi-finals at the State Major Ranking Badminton Tournament, held at the multipurpose stadium in Navelim. Close to 300 players are participating in the four-day tournament, organized by BPS Sports Club in association with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, across various age group categories and seniors. In an impressive performance in Men’s singles section, unseeded Anuj Vernekar caused a major upset by eliminating the top seed Karan Dhavaskar in the pre-quarterfinals. He continued his winning streak by defeating Advait…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that a total of 34 cases have been registered under various laws against two knowns and the rest unknown persons and an investigation is underway. “A total of 34 cases has been registered under various laws against two known and the rest unknown persons. The investigation is underway,” said Rane. He further said that to restore the forest fire-affected areas within the jurisdiction of the Forest Department, the site-specific plantation is being carried out during this monsoon season. “To undertake restoration plantation in fire-affected areas within the jurisdiction of Forest Department, Area…