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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said the perception that Goa is only a “sun, sea and sand” tourism destination should be changed. “Perception that Goa is only a “sun, sea and sand” tourism destination should be changed. BJP government in the state is trying to promote spiritual and wellness tourism policies and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s `Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative will help boost these sectors,” said Khaunte Minister said Goa is not only confined to beach and sands Goa is more than this. We are culturally rich and needs to showcased to the world. He appreciated the cooperation…

Goemkarponn Desk KARWAR: A family of three from Goa has allegedly ended their lives due to debt, two ‘jumping’ into the Kali estuary here and one hanging himself in Goa. It all started after locals found the body of a 12-year-old boy at Devbagh Island, 5 km away from Karwar on Wednesday. They informed the police about it and to their surprise, the police later found another body of a 37-year-old woman from the same place. The police, which tried to ascertain reasons for the deaths and to establish the identity of the deceased, found that the woman was the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Several districts in Goa are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall in the next 4-5 days, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). n continuation of the previous forecasts with active monsoon conditions persisting over Goa, moderate to heavy rainfall is very likely at most places over North Goa & South Goa districts of the state on June 29, 30 and July 1, 2 and 3, 2023,” said the IMD in a statement. “Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at a few places over North Goa and South Goa districts of the state on June…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his government is committed to build infrastructure for skill development of the youth. “The Govt. of Goa is committed to build infrastructure for Skill development of the youth, and with coordinated efforts of the Govt, NGOs, Educational Institutes & Corporates, Goa shall take a leap ahead rapidly,” said Sawant He further said that skill centre established with an initiative of TATA Community Initiatives Trust and PES college shall open many opportunities for the youth of Goa. Sawant said that skill development is one of the primary focus areas under the state…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A person from Madkai has besn arrested by Cybercrime Cell of Goa police for allegedly impersonation as CMO Goa staff on social media and demanding financial favours from gullible people. The accused in identified as Saish Narvekar. He allegedly offered govt jobs to people claiming he was CMO staffer. Police said the incident came to light when an employee at the CMO learned about the fake social media account in his name. Based on the complaint of the CMO staffer, cyber crime police registered the case. Police said that around 10 persons got in touch with Narvekar.…

Goemkarponn Desk BENAULIM: A 58-year-old person from Benaulim was arrested for allegedly operating a slaughter house without permission from the competent authority. Acting on complaint of one Pankaj Sharma of Dhyan Foundation Gaushala at Zambaulim, police arrested onJose Agnelo Barretto from Mazilwaddo, Benaulim. From the spot five Ox, 4 cows and one calf were rescued, informed police. The accused in placed under Police Custody and offences vide Colva PS Cr No.51/2023 U/s 429 IPC, Sec 11(1) of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and Sec 4, 5, 7,9,10,15 R/w 8 of Goa Animal preservation Act 1995 & Sec 3 R/w 8(1)…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: In a harrowing incident, the protective wall of St. Brito High School in Dattawadi collapsed once again this year, narrowly avoiding any casualties. This incident comes just a year after a lady sustained injuries when the wall fell on her moving car at the same location. The recurring wall collapses have sparked serious safety concerns among the residents and parents of students attending the school. Fortunately, no one was passing by at the time, thus averting potential life losses. Local authorities and the school administration were immediately alerted to the incident. The collapse has raised questions about…