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Goemkarponn desk OLD GOA: On Sunday night, a hit-and-run accident at the Kadamba plateau in Chimbel resulted in the death of a worker. The laborer Harlaal Murmu (29) of West Bengal was crossing the road when he was struck and run over by a four-wheeler, instantly killing him. The four-wheeler, which was headed toward Panaji, reportedly did a U-turn and went towards the Ponda side, according to eyewitness reports. “A person on a bullet motorcycle then chased the four-wheeler and was able to get its registration number, which has been shared with the Old Goa police,” an eyewitness claimed. Meanwhile,…

Goemkarponn desk New Delhi: Two foreign nationals, including a woman, who were declared proclaimed offenders for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, have been arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Sunday. The accused — Aziza Tanrykulyyeva (36) from Turkmenistan and Sherget Afghan (25) from Afghanistan — were arrested from North Goa by a team from the Mayur Vihar police station, an official said. Both the accused were declared proclaimed offenders by various district courts of Delhi in cases of human trafficking and those lodged under the Foreigners Act, he added. The police official said the accused used to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Shacks on Goa’s beaches will now have to mandatorily serve “fish curry-rice”, a staple of the coastal state, along with other Indian and international cuisines, said tourism minister Rohan Khaunte on Sunday. The compulsory inclusion of the coconut-based preparation, savoured for its tangy and spicy taste, in the menu of the joints is part of the state’s new Shack Policy that aims to promote the Goan cuisine, the minister said. Up until now, shacks along the shoreline offered North Indian food but Goan dishes were not available at these places, he said. The government has now made…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that boys and girls from the age of 13 to 14 years, should be made aware about HIV AIDS, safe sex, drug use, addiction. “Boys and girls from the age of 13 to 14 years, should be made aware about HIV AIDS, safe sex, drug use, addiction. as awareness will help them understand the risks,” he said. He further said that government aims to set up Red ribbon clubs in Higher Secondary, Colleges and also appealed to Youth Organisations to set up such clubs. He also appealed to the people to report…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reliance Retail’s JioMart, one of the country’s leading e-marketplaces, has roped in Indian cricket icon, Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador. In addition, JioMart has re-branded its festive campaign to JioUtsav, Celebrations Of India, which will go live on October 8, 2023. The JioUtsav campaign emphasizes on the inference that Dhoni has given the nation several occasions to celebrate but has missed being a part of them. So, with renewed vigor, he is determined to celebrate all moments of happiness, festivities and special occasions with his loved ones. Dhoni will be seen in a 45-second film. Sandeep…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The date for submitting suggestions and objections for the controversial Pernem Zoning Plan will be extended by another 30 days. Oct 17 was the last date to submit the suggestions. TCP Min Vishwajit Rane said the decision to extend the date was taken after receiving feedback from MLAs and local panchayats. The expert committee will scrutinise the suggestions and objections submitted by the public. They will further make a detailed presentation about the plan to each panchayat, said Rane. Rane said representations have been received from Mandrem MLA Pravin Arlekar, former MLA Dayanand Sopte and former Union…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A meeting of Ribandar residents held today resolved not to allow any further digging of roads by the Panaji Smart City Officials. Stating that the people of Ribandar over the last two years have suffered immensely on account of the haphazard digging of roads, the Ribandar residents have demanded that the already dug roads be first repaired and restored. Pointing out that the residents of Ribandar had been suffering immensely on account of the digging of roads the meeting resolved not to allow any further digging as long as the people are not given a very transparent…