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Goemkarponn desk NESSAI: A significant fire occurred at the Nessai Industrial Estate early on Tuesday, consuming the Mumta Traders Super Packaging facility at the IDC (Industrial Development Corporation). After the fire broke out at midnight, fire departments reacted quickly and efficiently to contain the situation. Fire crews from Margao, Cuncolim, and Curchorem were sent in when locals saw the flames for the first time and raised the alarm. The firefighters fought the fire valiantly, and they didn’t give up until Tuesday morning at four in the morning. Significant number of resources were used to put out the fire, with four…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Crime Branch today conducted a narcotic raid at Ozran, Vagator and arrested one United Kingdom National with drugs worth Rs 15 lakhs. As per information, the accused has been identified as John Parkinson s/o William Parkison, age- 52 years, British National, r/o 57 Knatchbull Road, Camberwell, London, SES 9QR, UK presently residing at H. No.620, Behind Lady of Miracle Church Baddem, Anjuna, Bardez-Goa. Accused was caught in possession of 190 LSD perforated papers, weighing 1.914 grams and 4.353 grams LSD liquid, all worth Rs. 15,00,000/- approximately in international market. The CB has also attached one motorcycle bearing…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: A Russian national was rescued from drowning off North Goa’s Morjim beach over the first weekend of the busy month of December, even as lifesavers had to render medical assistance to two beachgoers, one of whom cut his feet on cut glass strewn in the sand. At Morjim beach, Drishti Marine lifesavers Ketan Nagvekar and Vijay Mote rescued a 35- year-old Russian male, who was inebriated when he ventured into the sea for a swim. The lifesavers noticed the man struggling to swim in the water and immediately launched a jetski and rushed to save him with…

Prasad Joshi, Radhesh Varty and Vishant Nagvekars were selected as ambassadors for the upcoming International Purple Fest, Goa 2024 Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Three individuals with disabilities from Goa have been selected as Purple Ambassadors for the upcoming International Purple Fest, Goa – 2024, scheduled from 8th-13th January’2023. At the event, they will represent their specific disabilities: Prasad Joshi, a deaf person from Valpoi; Radhesh Varty, who has Hemophilia from Nerul; and Vishant Nagvekar, based in Panaji with a locomotor disability. The International Purple Fest, Goa – 2024 is India’s one-of-a-kind inclusive festival that celebrates persons with disabilities. This year three…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant extended his warm greetings to the people of Goa on the blissful occasion of the feast of Saint Francis Xavier. Feast of St. Francis Xavier is one of the biggest celebrations in the State, commemorated with great enthusiasm and devotion. CM in his message said, the novenas and feast attracts devotees not only from different parts of Goa but from across the country and even the world to the State. Every year, lakhs of people make the pilgrimage to Old Goa and pay respect to the “Goencho Saib”. May the feast of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: As the annual feast of St. Francis Xavier commences, the Old Goa is abuzz with anticipation, drawing devotees from both near and far for the grand celebratiotoday This year’s theme, ‘Like St. Francis Xavier, let us do what Jesus did,’ resonates with the spirit of selfless service and compassion exemplified by the revered saint. The feast day attracted faithful followers to partake in the spiritual and joyous atmosphere. The feast commemorates the dedication and service that Saint Francis Xavier committed himself to Jesus through his outreach of faith and social work in Europe and throughout Asia. He…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: A tense situation unfolded at Margao Railway Station today when a toll gates collector allegedly assaulted a taxi driver amidst a dispute over additional charges at the toll gates. The incident took place in the presence of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police authorities, leading to the immediate arrest of the alleged assailant. According to eyewitnesses, the altercation ensued when the toll gates collector confronted a taxi driver over what appeared to be a disagreement regarding extra charges at the toll gates. The situation escalated quickly, resulting in a physical altercation between the two parties. RPF…