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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: With 5G telecom service launched in select cities in the country, the DGP Jaspal Singh IPS have warned the public of fraudsters who might use the opportunity for phishing and one-time password-based cheating. The police have appealed to the public not to share one-time passwords (OTPs) and other sensitive information with strangers who may contact them on the pretext of offering an upgrade from 4G SIM to 5G SIM. “I want to warn the public of fraudsters who might use the opportunity for phishing and one-time password-based cheating. 5G network will enhance the vulnerability to cybercrime,’ said Singh. He…

Goemkarponn desk ANJUNA: On Thursday, North Goa SP Nidin Valsan held a meeting with the hotels and guest house owners operating in the jurisdiction of Anjuna police station ahead of the festive season. During this meeting, SP Valsan briefed the hotel and guest house owners to be vigilant given the tourist season and, if any drug or illicit activities are noticed by them, to intimate the police immediately. Cyber Crime PI Devendra Pingle briefed the hotel and guest house owners about the ‘PATHIK’ app for tenant verification. Through this app, the stakeholders can log in with the details of the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that Mangroves have been providing Goa and our communities endless benefits and protection; hence its protection and conservation are extremely important. “Mangroves have been providing Goa and our communities endless benefits and protection; hence its protection and conservation is extremely important,’ said Rane. He further said that strict action would be taken against anyone found violating the Preservation of Trees Act 1984. “I have directed DCF & Forest Department officials to inspect and report on the mangroves along the Panaji-Chimbel stretch,” he added. Rane also said that he has instructed them…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly organised a meeting with residents of the Gulem ward in Canacona in order to seek irrevocable No Objections for the widening of National Highway 17 from Agonda junction (Karmal ghat) to Bhumipurush temple Gulem. While addressing the largely attended gathering, he urged to co-operate with the government for work of widening the road, which is presently highly dangerous for vehicular traffic leading to damage to life & property & also promised to compensate sizeably after the government acquisition of land. Subhash Pagi, the ex-Assistant Engineer, explained the details of the widening…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that forces not only outside the State but across the world are working towards stopping tourism activities in the State, and he appealed to people to work against such forces. “Forces not only outside the state but across the world are working towards stopping tourism activities in the state; we need to work against such forces,” said Sawant. He further said that Goa needs quality tourists and that we do not require those tourists who come down here and then bother Goans. “Goa is known as the country’s tourism capital, and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa will host India’s maiden World Table Tennis (WTT) series event from February 27 to March 5 in Panaji, it was announced on Thursday. The top tier WTT Star Contender Goa 2023 will be staged at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor stadium, located at the Goa University Campus in Panaji. “We are happy that Goa has been chosen as the host for a WTT event for the very first time in India,” state tourism minister Rohan Khaunte said in a press conference. “Goa is the nation’s biggest tourist destination and I am overjoyed to welcome WTT to…