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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: After fighting for nearly two weeks, a 29-year-old native of Jharkhand, who had suffered severe burn injuries after coming into contact with live wires at the Margao railway station on November 16, passed away at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bambolim, on Thursday. The deceased has been named as 35-year-old Isaac Mallu, also known as Nirmodh Lagun. He had travelled to Goa in quest of work. Allegedly intoxicated, he scaled the train compartment while it was stopped at the Margao railway station and came into contact with live wires. Under Section 174 CrPC, the Konkan…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that his department is in process of opening more Jan Aushadi Kendra’s in Goa. “I am inspired by our PM’s vision of making affordable medicines accessible to all. In alignment with this dream, I have taken steps to ensure that such shops are operational in Goa,” sad Rane. Furthermore, Rane said tha plans are underway to open more of these shops in the near future. This initiative reflects a commitment to realizing the Prime Minister’s vision and enhancing healthcare accessibility for the people of Goa. He said that these shops provide affordable,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa Government is capable of fighting with Karnataka on Mhadei River Water Issue. “Goa Government is capable of fighting with Karnataka on Mhadei River Water Issue. So the government will definitely win Mhadai’s legal battle,” said Sawant. He further expressed hope that Maharashtra should also cooperate with Goa government. “The Goa government’s legal team is working to fight with Karnataka on the Mhadai river issue of Goa . Therefore, it is certain that Goa will definitely win this battle; But Maharashtra is also expected to cooperate on this issue,” he added/ The August 2018 ruling…

Goemkarponn desk PERTH: Mitchell Marsh faced criticism on social media for his controversial gesture after winning the ODI World Cup last month. Australia lifted a record-extending sixth ODI World Cup title last month when they defeated India at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a one-sided title clash, Australia restricted India to 240 before chasing down the target with seven overs remaining; Travis Head was the star for the Aussies, smashing a brilliant 137 off 120 deliveries to ensure the side doesn’t bog down to early setbacks. At one point in the run-chase, Australia were reeling at 45/3…

Goemkarponn desk MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma’s request to the BCCI for a break from white-ball cricket in South Africa despite being offered T20 captaincy has been accepted, while Jasprit Bumrah has been named his deputy for the two Tests starting December 26. Virat Kohli’s request for a break from limited-overs games too has been accepted as Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul will lead the national team in T20Is and ODIs respectively. However, it is understood that Hardik Pandya is no longer an automatic choice for T20 captaincy in the T20 World Cup next year if Rohit decides to play the shortest…

Goemkarponn desk Bengaluru: Thirteen schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats Friday morning through email, police said. The email claimed that explosives had been planted on school premises. Police were immediately notified and have been searching the schools for any suspicious objects. Bomb disposal squads have been dispatched to all the schools that received the bomb threat, including ones in Whitefield, Koremangala, Basveshnagar, Yalahanka, and Sadashivanagar. “The email claimed that explosives had been planted on school premises. We received a call from the command centre and immediately rushed our teams to schools which are located in different parts of the city.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: One day workshop on sexual assault investigations will be organized by National Forensic Sciences University Goa at its Ponda campus on December 6, 2023. This event will focus on interagency coordination for cold case investigations involving sexual assault with expertise shared by eminent speaker, Prof. Robert Green, University of Kent, UK. He will delve into his experiences of such investigations and challenges overcome for successful outcomes. The event will provide a platform for exchange of ideas and best practices amongst police, judiciary, health care providers, professionals, and other stakeholders in the field. There will also be a…