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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government has taken a step towards promoting the upcoming G20 summit in the state by launching a branding initiative. As part of this initiative, vehicles have been decorated with paintings and stickers bearing the G20 logo and its theme, which is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth. One Family. One Future”. These vehicles will be utilized during the summit and for promotional purposes throughout Goa. The government’s branding initiative is aimed at creating awareness about the G20 summit and its significance for the state. It is an effort to showcase Goa’s capability to host international events…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In an interesting quirk of fate, upcoming under-14 and under- 18, Tennis star Tithee Bhoomkar will face one of her closest friends Vidhi Naik in the finals of the TNS PG Open Tennis tournament at the Panjim Gymkhana, while Darsh Pai will face-off with Vivaan Agarwal in the boys under-14 years category. Tithee demolished Ahana Kumar (6-0) to reach the finals of the girls under-14 years event, while her friend and competitor Vidhi overcame a challenge from Gargi Oak (6-4) to set up a summit clash in their category. In the boys under-14 years category, Darsh Pai…

Goemkapronn desk CURCHOREM: The much-awaited 225 meters long railway overbridge, which was constructed by South Western Railways (SWR) at the cost of Rs.6.5 crores, connecting the main roads of Baag-Xirford and Khamamoll-Curchorem for the use of pedestrians and two-wheelers was inaugurated by the Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Nilesh Cabral this week. Speaking on occasion, Cabral urged the people to bear the difficulties for some time for the sake of the constituency’s development. “Sometimes we have to bear the difficulties while undertaking the developmental work, which gives satisfaction and happiness once it gets complete. Some people are there only to…

Goemkarponn desk BANASTARI: Ponda Police has arrested a Chattisgarh native for killing his wife at Banastari. As per the information, the accused husband has been identified as Tyofil Lakara, who is 43 years old. A 48-year-old woman from Chattisgarh was murdered allegedly by her own husband at Bhanastari. Ponda police have arrested 43-year-old Tyofil Lakara from Chhattisgarh for allegedly strangulating his wife, Melo Lakara, leading to her death. She was shifted to PHC Betki, Ponda, where she was brought dead. Doctors have confirmed that strangulation was the cause of death.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a much-needed relief, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced that all the lanes of the Atal Setu bridge will be open for public use. “All lanes of Atal Setu bridge will be open for public use from around 1pm today,” said CM Sawant. He further wholeheartedly thanked the people for their patience and cooperation during the resurfacing work and also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused. “I thank the workers who have toiled hard over the last month, GSIDC and contractor for completing the work at a speedy pace,” he added. Since the Asphalt laid by…

Goemkapronn desk Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday thanked the Central government for its decision to conduct constable (general duty) examination for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in 13 regional languages, including the state’s official language Konkani. Taking to Twitter, Sawant thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for taking the historic decision. The move will open up more opportunities to local youth who aspire to join the CAPF, he said. In a landmark decision, the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the conduct of constable (general duty) examination for the CAPF in 13 regional…

Opposition parties in Goa have slammed the BJP, demanding a clarification from Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over a statement made by Shah at a recent rally in Karnataka where he had stated that the Mhadei issue had been resolved in consultation with the Goa government Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Goa on Sunday assumes significance as it will set in process the pre-poll preparations of the BJP ahead of the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Addressing the media in Panjim on Saturday, Goa BJP general secretary Narendra Sawaikar, said that the Union Home Minister…