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Goemkarponn desk SATTARI: An alleged horrific attack on a 4-year-old girl child has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man. The child was allegedly attempted to be killed by the accused, Golu Thakur, by having her head crushed with a stone. Golu works as a labourer by trade. The incident happened in the labourer’s colony at Morlem, Sattari, close to a stone quarry. The youngster vanished yesterday. Police focused on Golu after receiving a missing complaint from the child’s parents. He led the police astray at first, then claimed to have killed the child by hitting her head with…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa govt will take up survey to find out unauthorized constructions built in govt land. Constructions which have been built before certain stipulated years back will be considered for regularization, informed Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate. Government has received in all 789 applications for regularisation of illegal houses in Government and Communidade land, the house was told in a written reply. Govt is considering regularization of structures in communidade and private lands but what about those in govt lands? he questioned. When media queried about constructions on govt lands by migrants, the minister counter questioned as to who…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik stated that the state’s agriculture policy should be ready by March 2024. “State’s agriculture policy should be ready by March 2024. To finalize the insight reports from the five subcommittees focused on the 36 focus areas, the Agriculture core committee convened a meeting,” said Naik. He further said that the policy drafting committee will receive the same. Department officials have been informed that a total of 3751 recommendations have been received for inclusion in the policy from farmers, panchayats, elected officials, and other stakeholders. Based on the suggestions, the Committee had identified focused…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Children’s Court has extended Judicial Custody of accused Suchana Seth till February 26. The Court also adjourned the hearing for February 21 Feb on accused Suchana Seth’s father’s plea pleading to conduct Suchana’s mental health assessment afresh. Seth is currently lodge in the Central Jail at Colvale in North Goa. She has been booked under various offences, including murder, destruction of evidence and section 8 of the Goa Children’s Act. Seth is accused of killing her four-year-old son at a resort in Candolim in north Goa. She then stashed his body in the trunk of a…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism’s pavilion at the recently-concluded OTM 2024 at Mumbai highlighted the states diverse initiatives that focus on promoting responsible tourism practices. The set up depicted Goa’s dedication towards sustainable development through the approach marked under Regenerative Tourism principles. Ekadasha Teertha Yatra, the new Homestay Policy, Caravan Policy, initiatives aimed at promoting heritage preservation, celebrating vibrant festivals, immersing visitors in the rich local culture, offering thrilling adventure opportunities, and providing world-class MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events) facilities in Goa were some of the highlights showcased at the pavilion. In addition to highlighting existing initiatives, Goa Tourism…

It is anticipated that after completion of construction, the trip from Nagpur to Goa will take only 8 hours instead of the current 20. NAGPUR:The Maharashtra government led by Eknath Shinde has approved the construction of the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, also called the Shaktipeeth Expressway, making it a reality. The 760-kilometer, six-lane expressway will link Nagpur, Maharashtra, with Goa. The Shaktipeeth Expressway will be named after the three Shaktipeeths it will pass through: Mahalaxmi, Tuljabhavani, and Patradevi making it Maharashtra’s longest expressway. The expressway would make it faster to travel between Goa and Nagpur by bypassing congested areas like Mumbai…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa and its casinos have been a combination for several years now, with the capital Panaji situated along the Mandovi River, drawing the attention of tourists visiting these casinos. Disputes have arisen over the years regarding the operation of these casinos, with demands for some to be shut down. Allegations have also been made that these casinos have contributed significantly to the state government’s treasury. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant revealed that in the past two years alone, the state government has collected more than Rs. 820 crore in revenue from these casinos. Due to this substantial…