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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: The authorities have ruled out there was any major fire in the Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight 6E 6097, saying that the flight with 187 passengers on board developed a “technical snag” at the Goa airport. After the reports mentioned a major fire, the sources at the Airport Authority of India stated that there was no major fire but only some spark and smoke. “While on taxi-way approach for takeoff, the pilot observed some spark and smoke and that is when the pilot abandoned the take of and informed the ATC,” said sources. All passengers were disembarked safely by…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that a total of 170 lakes would be taken up for rejuvenation and conservation. Sawant said that the water resources department would take up the rejuvenation of the lakes. He said that 85 lakes in each district are identified for rejuvenation. On the 76th Independence Day, WRD had hoisted a tricolour on the bank of 22 lakes, which were identified for conservation. “Our focus is to promote natural farming and a total of 170 lakes to be taken up for rejuvenation and conservation through WRD,” CM. He further said that food…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After much delay, the Goa University (GU) said it has finally declared the final year results. However, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) has claimed that only a few results of institutions have been declared. Goa Forward Students wing, ABVP and NSUi had earlier petitioned Goa University Registrar regarding a delay in declaring results and had threatened to approach High Court. According to information, the mark sheets of the candidates of some schools have been sent to the respective institutions, while the result has not been declared online. Also, the results of the majority of colleges…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Vasco fish market vendors led by fishing Community leader Custodio DSouza met Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Tuesday afternoon over various issues, including the rumours over the new Fishmarket complex. Salkar later addressed a joint meeting along with MMC Chairperson Leo Rodrigues, Chief Officer Jayant Tari, Vasco PI Kapil Nayak and other Municipal Councillors and many of the issues like selling of fish on roadsides; temporary market shed improvisation and construction of the New Fish market complex were cleared. Speaking to the media later, Fishing community leader and social activist Custodio DSouza said that the Vasco fish…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Indian “Yoga Guru” and spiritual leader, Sadhguru arrived on Tuesday in Goa for the “Save Soil ” campaign. Sadhguru was welcomed at Airport by Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, GSIA President Damodar Kochkar, Businessman Joe Mathias and others on arrival to the state. Sadhguru will address an event along with CM Dr Pramod Sawant later in the evening at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee indoor stadium on the Save Soil Campaign. While Sadhguru speaking to reporters said, appealed to the people to participate in the save soil program on Tuesday evening, GSIA President and ardent follower of Sadhguru, Damodar Kochkar,…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Kshipra Mashal Adpaikar was elected Sarpanch, while Shivdas Raghu Gawade was elected as a deputy of Durbhat Adpoi Agapur Panchayat. Sarpanch’s name was proposed by Panchmember Gauresh and seconded by Amruta. Secretary Sarvesh Naik was present Deputy Sarpanch’s name was proposed by Chandan and seconded by Amruta Panch Member Deepa Naik, Chandan Naik, Gauresh Naik, Amruta Naik, Krishna Naik. Nitin Pavaskar was the presiding officer and all Panch members were present for the elections.

Goemkarponn desk CORTALIM: The trend of being elected unopposedly continued for Cortalim Panchayat, with Sarpanch Senia Pereira and Dy Sarpanch Divya Raikar being selected in an unopposed fashion on Monday. Earlier, Cortalim MLA Backed Manuel P F Silva became the only panch member in Mormugao Taluka to have been elected unopposed from ward no 4 in Cortalim Panchayat. Speaking to the media in Vasco outside the BDO Office, Sarpanch Senia Pereira thanked the people for reposing her faith. At the same time, her Deputy Divya Raikar said that youth must come forward to participate in Village level politics. Sarpanch Senia…