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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: MobilTM, a global leader in lubrication technology innovation, today announced Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan as its new brand ambassador. Well-known for his confidence and unrivalled energy, Hrithik emerged as the obvious choice to highlight Mobil’s brand values of driving human progress, building confidence, and enabling customers to unlock their true potential. Announcing the partnership, Vipin Rana, CEO of ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd, said, “We are excited to partner with Hrithik Roshan for our Mobil lubricants in India. We believe his personality will resonate well with trade partners and consumers to feel confident about what Mobil can deliver…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said the state government will prepare a ‘Vision Document’ for the next 25 years to achieve progress in various areas. “We are committed to the progress of the state. My colleagues in the cabinet are also preparing a ‘Vision Document’ for the next 25 years for the progress of the state in their areas. We will come up with this document,” said Sawant. He said there was a need for the ‘Mantralaya’ for the state’s overall development. “I am happy to name the ministerial block Mantralaya. We have all modern technologies here,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Goenchea Ramponkarancho Ekvott and other traditional fishermen’s bodies questioned the use of a fishing ban when the LED fishing and bull trawling continue unabated. The GRE says the fishing ban is not meant for canoes that have Court permission to fish throughout the year; it demands the fisheries department implement a fishing ban for three months and also acts on trawlers arriving from other states to fish in Goan waters. “What is the use of a ban when there is illegal LED fishing despite the law banning it?” asked GRE. Meanwhile, the GRE warned the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa is set to host five important meetings of the G20 Summit in June’2023. The meetings will cover various topics such as startups, Finance, Audit and Tourism, and will bring together delegates from the world’s major economies and provide an opportunity for dialogue and cooperation on global issues and challenges. On the sidelines of these meetings, Goa has also planned to showcase its rich culture and hospitality to the visiting delegates. Sanjit Rodrigues, Nodal Officer-G20, said, “June will see five important G20 meetings taking place in Goa. We are happy to host these meetings that will facilitate…

Goemkarponn desk BENAULIM: A Benaulim resident was duped to the tune of Rs 4.5 lakh by cyber seamsters. The victim Joseph Pinto was lured into paying Rs one lakh to the fraudsters on April 28. After learning that he was cheated, Pinto intimated the Maharashtra Bank branch in which he has an account. Despite the initiation of action by the bank, Rs 3.5 lakh more were fraudulently removed from his account. A complaint to this effect has been filed by Pinto with the Cybercrime Cell of Goa police as well as Colva and Margao police stations. Pinto stated that when…

CANACONA: Leopards on the prowl targetting Livestock of the residents at Sakrewal area Mastimoll in Canacona have increased, posing a serious and imminent threat of Man-Animal conflict. People in the locality were complaining of their Livestock, including dogs and pets, disappearing, with many suspecting prowling of wild cats in the locality. The dear came true as early Monday morning, a well-grown dog of Pradip Rane disappeared overnight, and when examined the CCTV footage found a Leopard took it away as early as 4.15 hours of Monday. The CCTV footage saw the Leopard approaching a fast-asleep dog in the house courtyard…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Shayana Mirashi, an Std XI student of Satyawati Soiru Angle Higher Secondary School, Shyamsundar Venkatesh, an Std XI student of The Kings School and Ahana Sanghavi, an Std X student of Navy Children School Goa have brought laurel to the state by winning the national science talent search championship ‘Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan’ (VVM) at national and zonal level respectively. Shayana won the first ‘Himalayan’ award (national award), and Shyamsundar took home the second ‘Himalayan’ award, while Ahana Sanghavi is the winner of the West Zone. The talent search VVM is a national programme for educating and popularising…