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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: On Thursday morning, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, MMC Chairperson Girish Borkar, and GAMMON India officials inspected the ongoing construction of the up-ramp near the IOC junction. Speaking to reporters, MLA Salkar revealed that the project is nearly 90% complete and expressed satisfaction with the progress. “When the project was launched, several people raised objections and predicted it would be a disaster. However, today, as I arrived here, I see broad roads below the ramp, and the project is almost 90% complete,” said Salkar. “This up-ramp will provide a new exit from Vasco and significantly decongest the city’s…

Goemkarponn desk CUNCOLIM: Cuncolim police have recovered over 15 grams of melted gold, which was originally in the form of gold ornaments stolen from Chinchinim. According to the police, unknown individuals entered the house of Sushma Mandreker in Chinchinim and committed theft of gold ornaments and cash amounting to Rs 35,000. Following the incident, the police arrested three individuals. During interrogation, it was revealed that the stolen ornaments were sold to a goldsmith in Margao. The police registered a case against the goldsmith and recovered the melted gold from him.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Parliament of India, Lok Sabha Secretariat has invited applications from eligible and interested youth and retired employees for the empanelment of Consultant Interpreters for regional languages including 03 posts for Konkani and 01 post for Marathi on contractual basis in Lok Sabha, Secretariat. Only Indian citizens between the ages of 22 to 70 years are eligible to apply for the position of Consultant Interpreter. The detailed advertisement is available on the link http://www.loksabha.nic.in and for more information, interested candidates may contact the Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued an orange alert for the state today and Yellow alert from July 5 to 8. “Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and winds gusting to 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over North Goa and South Goa districts of the State. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over North Goa and South Goa districts of the state on June 20 -24 2024,” the IMD said. It said maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in the state were 34 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.…

Goemkarponn desk DIVAR: With only about 1,500 dogs, the island of Divar is overpopulated compared to its human population, which was estimated to be about 5,000 in the 2011 census and may be as high as 6,000 at present. There have been questions raised about the causes of the discrepancy in the human-dog population, such as the potential for mainlanders to leave their puppies on the island or the possibility that local dogs are thriving because of improved nutrition and lower death rates. The director of Mission Rabies, Dr. Murugan Appupillai, stated that it is possible that individuals are shipping…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With rise in Dengue cases, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today has urged all residents to stay safe from dengue during the monsoon by taking simple preventive steps. “I urgee all residents to stay safe from dengue during the monsoon by taking simple preventive steps such as using mosquito repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing and eliminating standing water,” said Rane He further urged all Goans to recognize symptoms like high fever, severe headache, joint pain and rash. “Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms arise. Protect yourself and your community by staying informed and proactive. Together, we can combat dengue…

The recent allegations of assault levelled against PSI Vibhinav Shirodkar have sparked a wave of concern and outrage. If found guilty, should he be terminated from service? This question has become the focal point of public discourse and debate, drawing attention from various quarters of society. The incident in question revolves around a complaint filed by Elmira Dourado, who accused PSI Vibhinav Shirodkar of assaulting her and her husband in Utorda on the night of June 19. The seriousness of the allegations is compounded by the claim that the victim was forced to lick the boots of the accused sub-inspector.…