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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: A woman, who was arrested on Wednesday for kidnapping a 2-month-old girl in South Goa, has been sent to seven days police custody, officials said. Margao Police said that the accused person was produced in a court on Thursday and was remanded to seven days police custody. The accused was identified as Nataline Almeida (50) from Navelim in South Goa, the police said. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Santosh Dessai, primary investigation suggests that the accused befriended the mother of the victim, staying outside the railway station and then kidnapped her daughter. Sources said that Almeida…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Cabinet has accorded approval to appoint 40 part time staff of ESI as contractual staff. “Today we have given cabinet nod appoint 40 part-time workers, employed with ESI for last 15-20 years and more as contractual workers,” said Sawant. Sawant further said that these part time workers have been working for last many many years and now with them as contract staff, their salaries will be increased from 15,000 to 25,000. Sawant said there were around 3,000-plus contractual employees in government departments and an additional 800-odd in State-owned corporations who…

Goemakrponn desk VASCO: A day after the demolition of structures in funnel zone at Dabolim, the Indian Navy has c;larified that the demolitions on unauthorised structures were carried out on orders of High Court to bring them within the height limitations so as to ensure safety of the aircraft. “The Indian Navy, as the operator of Dabolim International Airport, is responsible for safe flying operations at the airport. The rules and guidelines mentioned in the Aircraft Act of Govt of India, and the regulations stipulated by DGCA are adhered to for this purpose,” said Captain Mehul Karnik Chief PRO Defence…

Goemkarponn desk POVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced that Cabinet has approved the signing of Mining Development and Production Agreement (MPDS) with Vedanta Limited for its Bicholim Mineral Block. “Cabinet approves signing of Mine Development & Production Agreement (MPDA) with M/s Vedanta Ltd for its Mineral Block I located in Bicholim & comprises of Bordem, Lamgao, Mulgao, Mayem and Sirigao villages,” said Sawant He further said that Vedanta Ltd is the only firm to get Environmental Clearance (EC) for its mineral block. “No other company has completed all other formalities. Vedanta Ltd is the only firm,” he added. The…

The Election Commission is likely to announce the dates for Lok Sabha polls after March 13, once the officials complete state visits. New Delhi: The Election Commission is likely to announce the dates for Lok Sabha polls after March 13. The commission has been visiting multiple states to assess the preparedness for the general election, and once it is completed, the dates will be announced, official sources said on Friday. Officials of the central poll body are currently visiting Tamil Nadu, which will be followed by Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The state visits are scheduled to be completed…

The avalanche happened “away from the field of play” and has not resulted in any change in the schedule of the KIWG that began on Wednesday and will conclude on February 25 SRINAGAR: All the athletes competing in the 4th Khelo India Winter Games here are safe following an avalanche that left a Russian skier dead on Thursday afternoon. The avalanche happened “away from the field of play” and has not resulted in any change in schedule of the KIWG that began on Wednesday and will conclude on February 25. “The avalanche that hit Gulmarg earlier this afternoon has not…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Nearly two months after the inauguration of second phase of Zuari bridge, it is now revealed that the Dilip Buildcon will build the observatory towers on the bridge. Dilip Buildcon will construct observatory towers and viewing galleries including approaches, decorative lighting, parking for New Zuari Bridge on Panjim- Mangalore section in Goa, sources told Moneycontrol.com. The total cost of the project is Rs 270.07 crore, the company told exchanges. The towers are envisioned as a captivating tourist attraction, with the concessioner generating revenue through visitor fees to cover the construction costs. The design of the towers and…