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*Vedanta Limited has approached Centre for prior EC for production of 3 million tones of ore from the lease annually Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: As a step towards resumption of iron ore mining activities, the environmental public hearing for Bicholim Mineral Block is scheduled on August 11. The mining firm-Vedanta Limited has approached Centre for prior environmental clearance (EC) for production of 3 million tones of ore from the lease annually. Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will on August 11, conduct the public hearing on the Envi- ronment Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Bicholim Mineral Block I at 10.30 am…

Iker Guarrotxena joined FC Goa last season ahead of the ISL 2022-23. Goemkarponn Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24), FC Goa have parted company with Spanish forward Iker Guarrotxena after the forward requested not to return to the Club owing to personal reasons. The two parties have mutually decided to part ways. Iker Guarrotxena joined FC Goa last season ahead of the ISL 2022-23. “A valued member of the FC Goa family, Iker made significant contributions towards the Club on and off the field during his stint with the Gaurs last season. The Club…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: On Friday, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the state government’s Home Department will crack down on gambling activities in the coastal state from Saturday (July 8) onwards. Sawant said this during a live interaction with the general public through a phone-in programme called ‘Hello Goenkar’ on Doordarshan-Panaji. During the programme, one Pritam Harmalkar brought to the notice of the Chief Minister that gambling activities are seen operating openly in Ponda, known as the temple town. Harmalkar sought action into the matter. “Gambling activities like ‘Matka’ are going on openly along the roadside. Recently people complained about…

Rohan Khaunte said the digital nomad visa would boost Goa’s homestays that are hoping to get visitors on long stays. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa tourism minister Rohan Khaunte has urged the Union government to introduce a special visa for IT, tech and gig workers who wish to work from anywhere, a move he said will be hugely beneficial for Goa. Khaunte said a digital nomad visa would boost Goa’s homestays that are hoping to get visitors on long stays. “After Covid, we have realised that there are a lot of tourists coming here because of the quality of life we…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: FC Goa announced the singing of Carlos Martinez ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 season. In a footballing career spanning 18 years across 13 different clubs, the spaniard has notched 123 goals and 8 assists from 357 appearances. The 37-year-old is the seventh new addition to the Gaurs’ squad this summer, following the arrivals of Rowllin Borges, Udanta Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Boris Singh, Raynier Fernandes and Paulo Retre. “I’ve followed FC Goa for a while now, and I’m aware of their achievements in Indian football. To be one of the most successful teams in the league, while following…

Goemkarponn Desk CORTALIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that three projects in Cortalim constituency worth crores of rupees which are either underutilised or unused will be put to use within next 6 months. “Three projects in Cortalim constituency worth crores of rupees which are either underutilised or unused will be put to use within next 6 months,” said Sawant He further said that the local Panchayat will be shifted to the 16 year old Sports complex at Cansaulim. “All shops in the complex will be sold to people with preference given to locals. Panchayat will be taken into confidence to…

Goemkarponn Desk CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa (CSIR-NIO) and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (BSMRMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Scientific Cooperation in Ocean Sciences. The MoU effective for a period of five years was signed on 07th July, 2022, by Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO and Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa, OSP, NPP, rcds, afwc, psc, PhD, Vice-Chancellor, BSMRMU. The MoU will establish a framework for activities in the area of Ocean Sciences, which in turn, will contribute to advancement of research and development for the benefit of society at large and the outputs…