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TASHKENT: In an effort to highlight the rich and varied tourism attractions of Goa, the Goa Tourism delegation enthusiastically took part in the Tashkent International Tourism Fair held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Recognized as the most prominent and expansive event in the entire Central Asian region, this fair offered an outstanding opportunity to showcase the distinctive aspects of tourism in Goa. The Indian Embassy in Uzbekistan played a key role in supporting Goa Tourism by generously providing space for the setup of the Goa Pavilion. The inauguration ceremony was an honored affair, with the Goa Pavilion being inaugurated by Mr. Manish…

Goemkarponn desk BETUL: An 11-year-old teen drowned during a group of young people from Betul’s clam fishing excursion in the River Sal, which turned tragic. But when women nearby who were gathering clams raised a cry, a fisherman came to the aid of two more children. The 11-year-old child drowned while the two children, who were about 12 and 10 years old, were saved by the fisherman. After being rescued, one of the children was taken in an ambulance for medical attention, and the 11-year-old’s body was later pronounced dead. According to sources, a large number of women were also…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Every year on November 16, Tiatr Academy of Goa, (TAG) celebrates the Birth Anniversary of late Regina Fernandes, the First Lady of the tiatr stage. On this occasion, TAG also presents Young Achievers Award to two young tiatr personalities who have given their valuable contribution to tiatr. This year the awards are being conferred on Shenaya Pereira and Evaristo Rodrigues. The awards will be presented at a specially organised function to be held on November, 16 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at the Conference Hall of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim-Goa which will be followed by staging of a…

S Jaishankar said that India is not ruling out an investigation but asked Canada to provide evidence in support of its allegations about the involvement of agents of the Indian government in the killing of a Khalistani separatist in that country External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India is not ruling out an investigation but asked Canada to provide evidence in support of its allegations about the involvement of agents of the Indian government in the killing of a Khalistani separatist in that country. Jaishankar made the comments in response to questions during a conversation with veteran…

New Delhi: Israel has claimed that its forces have found evidence that Hamas uses hospitals to store explosives and weapons for terror activities. In a video shared on social media, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) claimed that Hamas uses the MRI building at Al-Shifa Hospital as an operational headquarters and also for the storage of technological equipment. The IDF continued its operation today at Al-Shifa Hospital which it claims to be a Hamas command centre hiding behind 2,000 civilians using it as a shelter. The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said that Israeli bulldozers had “destroyed parts of the southern entrance”…

New Delhi: Rescue operations to evacuate 40 construction workers trapped under debris at a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district entered Day 5 today. For over 96 hours, the workers have been confined within the tunnel, their lives hanging by a thread. On November 12, the Silkyara Tunnel project suffered a collapse, trapping 40 construction workers within the rubble. The trapped workers are being provided with essential supplies of food and medicines. Rescue teams are maintaining regular communication with the workers, ensuring their spirits remain unbroken and their hope alive. Elite rescue teams from Thailand and Norway, including the one…

Goemkarponn desk ANJUNA: Anjuna Police has arrested one Guineese national along with drugs in a narcotics raid. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi on the intervening night of 14/11/2023 and 15/11/2023 at internal road near XOXO, bar & restaurant, Anjuna, Bardez Goa upon specific and reliable information a narcotic raid was conducted wherein accused person namely Malam Camara s/o Pasca, age-36 years, r/o Near Artjuna, Anjuna, Bardez Goa, n/o Catio, Guineese national was found in illegal possession of 01.74 grams of psychotropic drug suspected to be ‘Cocaine’ and 03.12 grams psychotropic drug suspected to be ‘Heroine’ altogether having value of…