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On Monday, A 41-year-old Liberian national was arrested for possession of cocaine worth Rs 60,000 at a beach village in North Goa, police said. Goemakpronn desk MAPUSA: A 41-year-old Liberian national was arrested for possession of cocaine worth Rs 60,000 at a beach village in North Goa, police said on Monday. The police had conducted a raid at Anjuna on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday and apprehended the accused, deputy superintendent of police Jivba Dalvi said. The accused Julius Beford (41) was found in possession of cocaine worth Rs 60,000 and was arrested under the Narcotics Drugs and…

Goemkarponn desk MUMBAI: FC Goa, along with Bengaluru FC, was honoured with the Hero ISL Grassroots Award for the 2022-23 season on account of their significant contributions to the development of Indian football at the youth and grassroots level. Carlos Pena, the head coach of FC Goa, speaking after he collected the award and a cash prize of ₹10 lakhs in a special ceremony following the ISL final on Saturday, said, “I love the mentality of FC Goa – they’re not only concerned about signing big names, and equally value player development. It’s one of the main reasons why I…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) MLA Vijai Sardesai said that the state is witnessing a unique situation where Opposition MLAs have to fight to seek permission to raise issues faced by the people. Sardesai was speaking to reporters after a Business Advisory Committee meeting held on Monday, ahead of a four-day Budget session which will begin from March 27. “There are 83 per cent ruling benches, while 17 per cent are in the Opposition. Opposition is the voice of the people. We raise the issues of people, there is no guarantee that the ruling party will raise it,”…

Goemkarponn desk KARIMNAGAR: The Goa State Cooperative Apex Bank team led by its chairman Ulhas Baban Faldessai and Vice Chairman Pandurang N Kurtikar and board of directors, managing director and general manager visited the Karimnagar district cooperative central bank (DCCB) and study its success formula for emerging as the country’s best cooperative bank. The Goa State Cooperative Apex bank team inspected the main administrative office and main branch in Karimnagar town. Later, they visited the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS) Choppadandi which also emerged as the best PACS in the country. On this occasion, they interacted with the bank and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Health Services, Panaji, has informed that there has been a rise in cases of COVID-19 in the State of Goa and it is also seen in many other states in India. Active cases are 103 as on March 19, 2023. Two H3N2 cases have been detected in the state of Goa and are doing well and being followed up. Surveillance is ongoing in the state of Goa for covid-19 and Influenza as per Ministry Guidelines. DHS has advised the general public to follow up COVID appropriate behaviour as follows: Observe good personal hygiene; Practice…

Fishermen in the state can now get the fishing gear and accessories needed for fish vending at a discounted price through two programs announced by the directorate of fisheries. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Registered with the directorate of fisheries, fish vendors will be able to purchase fish vending crates, gloves, insulated boxes, platforms to keep tools, weighing balance, choppers, stool, and other equipment related to fish sales. Any beneficiary belonging to the general category is eligible for a 50% subsidy limited to Rs 10,000 on a unit cost of Rs 20,000. The beneficiary belonging to the SC/ST/women category is eligible for…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The entire North District police staff was briefed in detail by the superior officers at Porvorim on Monday. A meeting was held in Pundalik Devasthan, Porvorim, wherein SP North Nidhin Valsan, IPS, briefed the Police Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, Constables and other staff of North District with regard to precautions, duties and other issues. The staff have imparted the importance and the security threats about the G-20 summit and security issues. SP North also heard the grievances of the staff during the interactive session and assured the staff to look into the issues. The meeting was attended by SDPO…