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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Amit Patkar on Tuesday alleged that institutions like judiciary were under threat in the last nine-year rule of ‘Bhrasht Jumla Party’. Patkar was speaking while commemorating the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru at the Congress Office here. He said that Pandit Nehru was the architect of modern India, who built the strong foundation of the country. “Institutions like the judiciary have been under threat in the last nine years under the regime of the Bhrasht Jumla Party. There is a fearful situation in India. Hence we need to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Table-toppers India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match will start at 02:00 PM IST. India concluded the group stage with a perfect record of nine victories in the competition. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Team India displayed a commanding performance in every match. The Indian team appears well-balanced, with all facets of their game performing at a high level. On the other hand, New Zealand experienced a rollercoaster journey in the tournament. Despite an impressive beginning,…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Sports Minister Govind Gaude emphasised that his priority now is to ensure proper utilisation of sports equipment and material procured for the recently concluded 37th National Games in Goa. He was speaking after conducting an inspection of the Ponda sports complex, which player host to a few disciplines during the National Games . “The National Games has ended officially, but our responsibility has increased as the sports equipment and material procured has to be put in place properly. The German Hangars have to be removed properly, while cleanliness has to be maintained while clearing the equipment. I…

Goemkarponn desk Vasco: Two cruise ships docked simultaneously on Saturday for the first time this season at the cruise pier in Mormugao Port. The ship ‘MV Resilen Lady’ made its maiden visit at Mormugao Port and the plaques were exchanged between the MPA authorities comprising MPA Chairman Dr N Vinodkumar, DY Chairman, other senior port officials and the ship’s captain. The captain was ecstatic and expressed his gratitude for the support and assistance he received from all authorities such as Immigration, Customs, Travel and Tour Operators. He also expressed his happiness at receiving the passengers to welcome them with traditional…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral’s said that the second segment of the new Zuari Bridge is anticipated to open for traffic before January 2024. Last December, traffic was allowed to cross the River Zuari on the first four lanes of the eight-lane bridge. According to Cabral, the only work left undone on the second section is the final coating layer, which was delayed by the nonstop rain. He stated, “We should be in a position to finish the work by December 10 and load testing by December 15 if the rains don’t play spoil sport.” According to the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The ‘108’ ambulance service in Goa received 65 calls pertaining to road accidents during the Diwali weekend, 30 per cent more than the daily average, the agency said on Tuesday. Of the total accidents reported on Saturday and Sunday, 90 per cent were involving two-wheelers, said a spokesperson of the ambulance service, which is being operated as part of a state government initiative. The coastal state has a long held tradition of burning the effigies of demon Narakasur on the eve of Diwali, to mark the victory of good over evil. The spokesperson of the ambulance service,…

The pilot was asked to “hold for sometime” as a stray dog was spotted on the runway of the Dabolim Airport but “he preferred to return to Bengaluru,” Goa airport’s director SVT Dhanamjaya Rao said. Goemkarponn desk VASCO: A Vistara flight returned to Bengaluru without landing at the Dabolim Airport in Goa after a stray dog was spotted on the runway by the Air Traffic Controller, a senior official said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday afternoon, he said. The pilot was asked to “hold for sometime” as a stray dog was spotted on the runway of the…