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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Even though Goa and its surrounding areas are one of the most active and energetic maritime clusters in India, the Covid pandemic-induced national and international lockdown brought in a massive lull in the ship-building sector in the coastal state, that businesses have not yet been able to recoup and recover from, claims the Centre for Promoting Indian Economy or CPIE India in its special report on the shipbuilding sector in Goa. The CPIE India has released several reports, studies and White Papers on various segments of the Goan economy, researched, compiled and authored by experts in the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa’s Anura Prabhu Desai, brand ambassador of Geno pharmaceuticals, won Bronze in Women’s doubles, partnering Riya Mookerjee of West Bengal at the All India Senior Ranking badminton tournament, which concluded at Visakhapatnam on Sunday. In the quarters, Anura – Riya beat Harika V. and Nila V. 16-21, 21-11, 21-9. In the semis, they lost to Aparna Balan and Gowrikrishna T.R. 9-21, 8-21 to settle for Bronze.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Pernem Taluka women’s team emerged winners at the 12th Goa State Senior Tennis Ball Cricket Championship (women) organised by Antruz Art & Sports Academy in collaboration with Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association, held at Kuncolim, Priol Goa on 6th November 2022… Sattari Taluka were runner-up team… Bicholim & Ponda Taluka got Joint-3rd place. Final Score:- Batting first Pernem Taluka scored 28 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 6 overs, Sharada Araundekar scored 12 runs & Kashi scored six runs, and Sattari  Santoshi Tuyekar took five wickets, including Hatrick; in reply, Sattari scored 21 runs in…

Goemkarponn desk OLD GOA: Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, has announced the Solemn Exposition of the Sacred Relics of Saint Francis Xavier. The decennial exposition of the Sacred Relics of the Saint, popularly known as “Gõycho Saib”, will commence on 21 November 2024 and end on 5 January 2025. The Archbishop issued a special decree to announce the spiritual event, which drew millions of people worldwide. The decree states: “In conformity with a long-standing practice, followed in this Archdiocese of holding Solemn Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier every 10 years, we determine that the…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: In a shocking incident, a 14-yr-old boy was sexually assaulted by a 30-years-old man by lacing his drink with an intoxicating drug. The accused, who hails from Davorlim, has been arrested by Maina Curtorim police. According to police, the man kidnapped the boy and laced his drink with an intoxicating substance.

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: A person was duped to the tune of rupees Rs 22 lakh by cyber criminals on the pretext of helping with financial aid for the treatment of an ailing daughter. A Complaint against an unknown has been filed at the cyber crimes cell of Goa police to this effect. The person whose daughter is suffering from a kidney ailment was promised assistance through government schemes by the fraudster.

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: While Goans are busy in preparations for Tulsi Vivah today morning, two tragic deaths were reported at Ponda, one at Bethora Junction and another at Curti near Amigos Junction. In a fatal accident reported at Amigos junction in Curti between a truck and bike, rider Ashok Naik, aged 47 years, r/o Bagwada Khandepar, died on the spot after coming under the wheels of the truck. Police have arrested the truck driver for negligent driving. The deceased rider learnt to be proceeding from Khandepar toward Ponda, and when he reached Curti near Amigos Junction, he was dashed by…