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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A clash that erupted recently during the Palki Utsav in Goa’s Rudreshwar Temple caused the Bhandari community to denounce their support for the state government and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, claimed AAP. The members of the Bhandari community alleged that members of another community attacked them during the Palki procession in the temple premises. The incident happened despite police presence and the cops breached the temple’s sanctity by entering with lathis and shoes, said the community leaders. They are holding the Chief Minister accountable as the incident happened in his constituency, Sanquelim. Goa AAP President Amit Palekar,…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: In a significant development, Goa has reported a notable increase in both retail and wholesale licenses, reflecting a vibrant economic landscape. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) India Office has also extended an invitation to Goa FDA to participate as Observer in relevant inspections, indicating heightened cooperation between Indian and American regulatory authorities. Additionally, the state has also made strides in enhancing its drug testing lab infrastructure. According to recent data released by the state government, the state currently boasts of a total of 996 retail licensees and 374 wholesale licensees. This surge in licensing…

Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Goan farmers can expect a 50 per cent to 80 percent increase in net profit by transitioning from chemical farming to natural farming, which renders a farm entirely self-reliant on organic produce and fertilisers generated on-site, said Padma Shri awardee and natural farmer Sanjay Patil at the recent MOG Sundays talk titled ‘Goa’s Green Evolution’ held at the Museum of Goa, Pilerne. “As a staunch proponent of natural farming since 1991, the shift from utilising chemical input to organic fertilisers has yielded me a profit of 80 per cent. I believe that all Goan farmers should engage…

The Goa government is paying huge sums of money to beach-cleaning contractors for keeping our pristine beaches clean as they are the major tourist attraction in Goa. Despite these huge amounts being paid, there is a lack of regular cleaning. Yes, beaches like Calangute, Baga, Candolim and Anjuna are full of trash. The simple reason is that these are the most visited by Indian tourists, who sadly still lack civic sense and mindlessly dispose of their rubbish wherever they please. Almost as if Mother Earth was meant to be a big dustbin, not our home that deserves reverence. Some lesser-known…

MUMBAI: Virat Kohli is already counted among the legends of Indian cricket and apart from a rough year around 2021-22, the star batter has never disappointed his fans. In the ongoing IPL 2024, Virat Kohli continues his dominance and has been the top run scorer of the tournament so far. As per some reports, the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) was not sure about Virat Kohli’s inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad, but chief selector Ajit Agarkar hinted that the board might be reconsidering their apprehensions. While speaking at SportifywithPRG podcast, Ajit Agarkar pointed at Virat…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: FC Goa is currently in advanced negotiations with Jorge Pereyra Diaz, the 33-year-old Argentine striker currently plying his trade for Mumbai City FC, IFTWC can confirm exclusively. Mumbai City FC, on the other hand, is not eager to extend the contract of the Argentine forward ahead of the 2024-25 ISL season. Diaz began his football journey in Argentina with Club Ferro before making a move to Club Atlético Lanús. Throughout his career, he has represented various clubs including Johor Darul Ta’zim in Malaysia, Club Atlético Independiente and Club León in Argentina, Club Bolivar in Bolivia, and San…

MUMBAI: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill continues to lead the side with the bat as he broke yet another record following his knock against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The opening batter has pipped none other than Virat Kohli to become the youngest batter to score 3000 runs in the Indian Premier League. Stay updated with the latest from IPL 2024, including top contenders for the IPL 2024 Orange Cap and IPL 2024 Purple Cap. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties…