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A couple of trains are already connecting Mumbai and Goa, but the Vande Bharat will be the fastest to cover the journey in just seven hours, the Konkan Railway official told News18 on condition of anonymity Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The scenic Konkan Railways is expected to get its first Vande Bharat in June as the semi-high speed train between Mumbai and Goa is all set for its launch, officials said. The trial for the train between Madgaon in Goa and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) in Mumbai has been underway for the last few days. The train will likely transform…

Goemkarponn desk PARRA: In a heartwarming display of community spirit and collaboration, the residents of Carasco Vaddo in Parra Village have witnessed a remarkable transformation in their living conditions. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Dy Sarpanch Daniel Lobo and the support of local authorities, along with the dedicated participation of panch members and the residential community, the once dilapidated houses in this ward are now being given a new lease on life. Asha and Sarita Gadekar, two sisters residing in Ward No. 2, had endured the hardships of living in a rundown house for years. However, their fortunes recently…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: In a heart-wrenching incident today at 3:30 pm, a 6-year-old boy lost his life in a fatal accident while work was underway on a hot mixing driver. The incident has left the local community in shock and mourning. The accident occurred at the construction site located in Sodiem Xell, Siolim Bardez, where road maintenance work was being carried out. The young victim, whose identity has been withheld, was the son of a labourer who worked for underground cabling. Sources said the boy was sleeping on the roadside when the lorry accidentally hit him. Further investigations are on.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The college admission portal of the Higher Education Dept for general degree admissions went live today. The portal will be open for student admissions till midnight on June 5. Students will have to register on the portal https://dhegoaerp.unifyed.com/GOA_ADMISSION/login first and then apply for any course and college of choice. Students interested in applying for multiple degree programs will have to apply separately for each of the categories. Students will have to apply, giving their preference for programmes. The seats will then be allotted accordingly, keeping in mind the students’ marks and their preference for the institute and…

  Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The excursions for the delegates attending the G20 meetings in Goa are extraordinary and carefully curated. Cutting across the length and breadth of Goa, across both the districts, the visiting delegates will embark on a journey through time as they explore places of interest. From museums, and beaches, to art galleries, temples and spice farms, ‘Goa in a nutshell’ is the kind of experience G20 Goa wants the foreign delegates to cherish through this travel sojourn. These excursions have been planned for the upcoming June and July meetings scheduled to be held in Goa. To be accompanied…

Equity Savings Fund, as the name suggests, is an open-ended mutual fund scheme which offers investors an opportunity to save money while creating long-term wealth. Introduced in 2017 by the capital market regulator Sebi as part of the mutual fund categorisation, the category of Equity Savings Fund invests in two asset classes —equity and debt. Thus investors get an inbuilt asset allocation mechanism. This ensures they have the stability and steady growth of debt, while equity exposure adds the growth element in the long-term. Prima facie, such funds may appear like hybrid funds to a lay investor. However, what differentiates…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the foundation stone for Prashasan Stambh, the administrative complex, will be laid in the next two months. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was speaking to the media after the inauguration of Mantralaya in Porvorim. “Foundation stone for Prashasan Stambh, the administrative complex, will be laid in the next two months. The consultant has already been appointed, and this will be the tallest building in the city,” said Sawant. The state government has selected Bengaluru-based Locus Architect’s design for the administrative complex that will come up at Patto, Panaji. The 75m. 15-storied…