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The discipline of Yoga is an old practice followed in India since times immemorial by sages and sadhus. The importance of the practice of Yoga has always been there, but of late, due to the fast-changing dynamics of life in the 21st century, it has acquired great proportions. Yoga helps keep the human body fit and fine, thereby giving the human body and mind peace of mind. The realisation of performing Yoga daily helps to keep concentration and reduce stress levels. It is very relevant for people of all ages as every human being today faces several health issues. Getting…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: ‘Railway Ticket Reservation System’ counter inaugurated on Monday at Panaji Head Post office. The counter will operate from 08.00 am to 16.00 pm on Monday to Saturday (except Postal holidays) for booking of ordinary and Tatkal tickets and cancellations. This is the 5th India Post Railway Reservation Counter in the State of Goa. Railway Reservation Services are also available at Mapusa, Canacona, Cuncolim and Raia Post Offices.

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Colvale Police has arrested one person for sending obscene photographs to one minor girl. The complaint was lodged by the mother of the victim girl on 18/06/2023, wherein she alleged that on the pretext of befriending her daughter on Instagram, one person sent her obscene photographs and demanded the same from her. In this connection, SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi supervised the investigation, and the accused person Abhishek Sawant, age 40 yrs, R/o Pirna, Bardez – Goa, was immediately apprehended. The accused person has been arrested under sections 354-A, 354-B IPC and Section 8 of the Goa Children’s…

MAPUSA: A huge Fig tree, estimated to be nearly 30 years old, was uprooted, causing havoc in Telia Vaddo. The incident occurred at the residence of Alhad Naik, leaving residents stunned and requiring the prompt intervention of the Mapusa Firefighters. Upon receiving an emergency call, the fire brigade swiftly arrived to address the unfolding situation. With their expertise and precision, the firefighters diligently worked to clear the branches and debris left in the wake of the tree’s uprooting. No human injuries were reported as a result of this incident. However, the house of Alhad Naik sustained some damage, primarily affecting…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Eight-month Pregnant Woman who was travelling on a bike was injured after she fell off the motorcycle she was travelling. She was shifted to Sub District Hospital. According to local Kisan Naik, the roads are dug for laying underground power cables and have not been restored yet. He said the woman was travelling pillion on the bike, and after reaching Kapileshwarim, Sharp turned bike rider applied a break to avoid a pothole on the road, following which another bike proceeding dashed the bike, due to which the pregnant woman fell on the ground. The locals shifted her…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The locals at Kavlem, Daag Ponda alleged that the main nullah located on the border of Kavlem Panchayat and Ponda Municipal Council (PMC) has been encroached upon by some business establishment on both sides by constructing a retaining wall and shed in nullah without any setback and permission of Panchayat and Municipality.Following this, the WRD Issue notice to Saw Mill at Kapileshwarim – Daag Ponda. Due to this encroachment, locals fear flooding the Daag Ponda culvert, which would block traffic on the main road during monsoon. The business establishment has constructed the retaining wall by putting a…

Goemkarponn desk BELGAVI: Kannada organisations have criticised the joint statement of the Chief Ministers of Goa and Maharashtra that they will fight the Mhadei issue against Karnataka. They said that the statement of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that they will jointly oppose Karnataka’s efforts to take up irrigation projects in the Mhadei basin is highly condemnable. Ashok Chandaragi, convenor of Kannada organisations in Belagavi district, has said that Shinde and Sawant have erred in understanding the Kalasa Bandori Nala scheme. “Shinde visited Goa on Saturday. He said Maharashtra had no dispute with Goa,…