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Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that most road accidents result from rash and negligent driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. The Chief Minister’s statement came a day after the first fatal accident was reported at New Zuari bridge. Expressing concern over rising road accidents and related fatalities, Sawant said that the department of PWD, transport and police are coordinating to implement various measures to reduce the accidents. “Compared to the other states, the vehicular population in the State is very high. Vehicle density compared to our population is highest,” he said. Sawant said that most…

Goemkarponn desk Mumbai: It is no secret that Virat Kohli, who is arguably the best batter of the modern generation, loves to play football as well. In interviews in the past, Kohli has always revealed his passion for football and confessed that Cristiano Ronaldo is his favourite footballer. The former India captain who is associated with the FC Goa franchise in the Indian Super League has come up with a new plan to promote football among the youth. Taking to Twitter, Kohli shared the information with his fans that FC Goa and Forca Goa Foundation have launched the ‘Fields of…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Anjuna Police have arrested one Gujarat native accused person for illegally possessing drugs. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi, information was received regarding one accused person storing drugs for supply purposes in a Villa at Marna, Siolim. Hence a warrant was obtained from him, and a house search was conducted, during which a total of 475 Ketamine vials of a total quantity of 4.7 litres, along with 270 grams of Charas, was found hidden in the house. The drugs were immediately seized under the panchanama and taken into custody. The raid was conducted in the evening at…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the state cabinet has granted approval to the summoning of one week Assembly session starting March 27. CM Sawant was addressing the media after holding the cabinet meeting at Porvorim. “It will be one session and will be held from March. The cabinet has accorded approval for the same,” said CM Sawant. Again, the session will be a short duration, one week from March 27, leaving the Sawant-led government susceptible to a critical onslaught from Opposition parties. Earlier last month, the winter session was held, which again was of just…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: An Indian Navy Float and a short skit prepared by Naval Aircraft Yard (Goa) under the aegis of Goa Naval Area were paraded during the “Goa Carnival 2023” at Vasco-da- Gama on 20 Feb 2023. A tableau, “Indian Navy – Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Ready”, exhibited a self-propelled model of the first indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, commissioned on 02 Sep 22. The salient features of the mighty aircraft carrier and models of indigenous aircraft like LCA Tejas, ALH and TEDBF were showcased on the float. A skit depicting the ‘Atmanirbhar” approach of the…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Thousands of revellers from across Mormugao Taluka thronged the streets of Swatantra Path in Vasco to witness the colourful Carnival parade in Vasco on Monday evening. The Chief Guest, Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho, flagged off the Vasco Carnival parade along with Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar in the presence of Carnival committee Leo Rodrigues and other committee members. Speaking to the media, the Chief Guest, Minster Mauvin Godinho, said that Carnival was a festival of Fun, Frolick and merry-making. “Everyone must make the most of the Carnival festivities and enjoy every moment within limits and in discipline so…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: Vasco Carnival float parade witnessed a commotion over the Carnival Queen before the Float parade began on Monday evening. While the Vasco Carnival Committee had finalised Eva Fernandes as the Vasco queen, another lady Adv Leona Barretto from Curtorim, boarded the Carnival Vehicle along with King Momo while claiming to be the Carnival Queen The move did not go well with the Vasco Carnival Committee who asked Adv Leona Barretto to step down immediately, stating that the Vasco Carnival Committee had already finalised Eva Fernandes as the Queen and that she had already arrived at the location.…