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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Panaji Police Station has registered a motor vehicle accident case against the driver of the truck that plunged into the under-construction sewage chamber, injuring four labourers. Police said that an investigation is currently on to ascertain the cause of the accident and who might be at fault. The driver was transporting the stones for a project by the water resources department when one of the truck’s rear tyres fell into the open pit. The truck driver attempted to flee from the scene, an official said. As per information, all four labourers are natives of Agra, Uttar Pradesh…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Russians allegedly accused of performing black magic today have clarified that they were only practising classic Indian drama related to mythology. “We conclude that we were simply misunderstood by some well-meaning locals, who only wished to protect their loved ones from something harmful,” said Olga Makhnovetsky, the Russian national. He further said that they hadn’t taken us at face value and had the patience to understand that we were only doing a theatrical performance, not some ominous ritual. “We are so inspired by this book and this ancient Vedic story that we want to make the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After Leader of Opposition (LOP), BJP Calangute MLA Michael Lobo today requested Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to request the Prime Minister’s Office to include Goa in the itinerary of Pope Francis during his visit in 2024 to India. “As Pope Francis finalises his visit to India, every Goan would love to see His Holiness visit the State. We will see that Goa is listed in Pope’s itinerary,” said Lobo. He further said that Goa is in his Heart, and he is sure that he will come to pay his respect to the relics of St Francis Xavier…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In a shocking incident, a truck carrying laterite stones skidded into a under contruction sewage chamber at St Inez, injuring four labourers. As per information, all the four labourers are natives of Agra, Uttar Pradesh and were working inside the STP chamber hole when the tragedy struck. Two of the workers have been seriously injured, with one receiving severe head injuries have been shifted to the Goa Medical College (GMC) for treatment. Fire and Emergency Service Officers were also roped in as diesel from the truck started leaking. Escorts Hydra crane was pressed into service for removal…

The long pending demand of the locals to develop the MPA Ground at Baina may finally come true, especially after MPA Dy Chairman G P Rai said that there were plans for the MPA to tie up with the state Government to develop the ground. “This is a very good Ground, and we want to develop it by the financial situation of the Port is not very good. We are in discussions with the state Government and also with the Goa Cricket Association, who approached us. While we cannot allow the ground to anyone as per rules, we are trying…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Saturday launched the ‘Save Wetlands’ campaign in Goa. This campaign over next one year will include sensitising people of the value of wetlands, increasing the coverage of wetland mitras and building citizen partnerships for wetlands conservation. He visited Nanda Lake, Goa’s first Ramsar Site at Curchorem in South Goa to oversee the conservation and management efforts. On the occasion, he unfurled the National Flag and unveiled the signboard of Nanda Lake. Bhupender Yadav interacted with wetlands managers of various states and heard their experiences about achievements…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Marcaim MLA and Power Minister Sudin Dhavlikar said Goa is ideal for fishing activities, and there are a lot of job opportunities in marine farming as Zuari and Mandovi flow from many villages. He said in 2002, when Manohar Parrikar was CM, he was the Fisheries Minister and that he, along with Cortalim former MLA late Mathani Saldhana made a successful effort to increase fish production. Dhavalikar was speaking at one day workshop on “Marine Farming and Society engagement in the coastal state- Goa,” organised by Unnat Bharat and the School of Biological Science and Biotechnology in…