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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Exploring the state economic expansion on the back of digitisation, the Goa government has initiated talks with the Prime Minister’s Office, the Union Ministry of External Affairs and other ministries to launch the digital nomad visa programme for individuals who work remotely and look to stay in the state furthering the economic possibilities. The aim is to boost the local economy, attracting more diverse types of tourists. Goa has always been a popular destination for travelers. Now, it may also become a top destination for digital nomads. “We are talking to the PMO, the Union tourism minister…

*Residents demand retaining wall in the area Goemkarponn Desk SANCOALE: Incessant rains caused a massive landslide at Upasnagar along the road bringing down boulders and loose mud. The entire traffic along the road was stuck and the Cortalim MLA Anton Vas immediately arranged for a JCB to clear the boulders and uprooted trees from the road to clear the traffic. Speaking to media, Social worker Eddie Fernandes said that there was a need for a retaining wall in the area. ” This is a busy road leading to the Sancoale Church and other residential areas and fortunately there was no…

Goemkarponn Desk VERNA: Verna Police on Thursday arrested two persons for theft of scooters and further recovered three stolen scooters. According to information, The police arrested Sohail Feroz shaikh age (19 ) a native of Hubli Karnataka and Balaram Shankar Das (22) a native of Kolkata in the case. ” Both the accused were presently residing in Verna. Verna police arrested both the persons and recovered three scooters from them while investigating. Both the accused have been arrested under section 379 IPC.” Said the source Head Constable Yeshwant Manerkar of Verna police station is investigating the case under the supervision…

Goemkarponn Desk VERNA: Verna police on Thursday arrested a 33 year old Zuarinagar resident Laxman Lamani for sexually assaulting 14 year old minor girl. According to sources , the accused took the minor victim girl on the pretext of dropping her home and assaulted her by touching her private parts and further had forcible sexual intercourse with her. The accused also allegedly threatened the victim girl with dire consequences to kill and not to disclose the incident to anyone. Verna police immediately swung in action and arrested Laxman Lamani under sections 363,376,354 A,506 (ii) of IPC , Section 8 (2…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The rain that wreaked havoc across Goa yesterday was the second highest daily rainfall recorded in the state during the current season. Over a 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am today, an impressive 133.6 mm of rain was recorded, not only erasing the rainfall deficit but also pushing Goa into a surplus of 5.8 percent rainfall. In the past four days alone, Goa received nearly 400 mm of average rainfall. The highest daily rainfall of 142.5 mm was recorded on June 28. Canacona witnessed the highest rainfall of 168.8 mm yesterday, closely followed by Panaji with 158…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Legislature Secretariat has issued notification regarding election for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, scheduled to be held on July 24. Incumbent Rajya Sabha member from Goa, Vinay Tendulkar’s term will expire on July 28. Secretary, Goa Legislative Assembly Namrata Ulman the returning Officer for the election has issued a notification today. The election is to be held from 9 am to 4 pm at the VIP Block, Goa Assembly Complex, Porvorim on July 24. Last date for filing nominations is July 13, July 14 will be date of scrutiny, withdrawal of nominations can be done till…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Yuga Sports and Entertainment, a leading sports and entertainment company, is thrilled to announce the logo and unveil exciting details of Pro Roll Ball, India’s fastest league. The company has acquired the intellectual property rights from the Asian Roll Ball Federation, marking a significant milestone in the development of this exhilarating sport. Pro Roll Ball is set to be the first-ever international league for the game of Roll Ball, exclusively for men. With an 18-day action-packed schedule, the league promises to captivate audiences across the nation. The inaugural season will feature eight dynamic teams representing major cities…