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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Asking what is compelling the BJP government to challenge the Bombay High Court bench at Goa order to notify the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve, the Congress on Thursday said that this move will make the coastal state suffer. On July 24, the Bombay High Court bench at Goa had directed the state government to notify the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve within three months. The court was hearing a petition filed by ‘Goa Foundation’ (a local NGO). It had sought a direction from the court to notify a tiger reserve in the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) data shows that during the first half of 2023, 119 instances of HIV infections were reported in Goa. From January through June 2023, 17,030 tests for HIV/AIDS were performed in Goa, and the positivity rate is at 0.17%, according to GSACS. In terms of the total number of HIV+ cases up until the end of June, Bardez taluka had the greatest number with 26 cases (or 23.2%), followed by Mormugao with 17 cases (or 15.1%). There were no HIV infections in the talukas of Quepem or Canacona. With 110 cases (98.2%)…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a pivotal step towards enhancing the business landscape in Goa, the Goa-Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) organized a briefing for the industry stakeholders on the revision of laws governing its operational framework. The insightful session was led by Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Transport, Industries, Panchayat Raj, Protocol and Member of the GST Council. The event witnessed the presence of Pravimal Abhishek, MD,Goa-IDC, alongwith representatives from major industrial organizations and other significant stakeholders across various sectors in Goa. The briefing marked a momentous occasion as industry leaders, policymakers, and regulatory authorities came together to deliberate on the transformative…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Two children of French origin were rescued by Drishti Marine’s lifesavers off Mandrem beach after they got trapped in a rip tide and were unable to swim back to shore. The two boys aged 13 and 16 years were rescued by lifesavers, Siddhesh, Rohit, Hiran and Nagesh, who were on duty. They rushed to their aid and brought them back to shore using a rescue tube, surfboard and a jetski. Their vitals were found to be stable after examination. The incident occured at a time when swimming off Goa’s beaches is off-limits due to the ongoing monsoons.…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: A 47-year-old Gujarati man was arrested by Goa police for allegedly raping a female tourist in a resort in Assanora hamlet. Laxman Shiyar (47), according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi, was arrested for raping a woman in a luxury resort in Assnora village. Prior to their vacation to Goa, the victim and accused were introduced to one another on a flight, according to Dalvi. In accordance with the police complaint, the accused “induced the victim to give her mobile phone number and later started contacting her” following their introduction on the flight. On August 23,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and discussed various issues related to the development of Goa. CM Sawant on Thursday evening had left for New Delhi to meet the central leadership. “Discussed various issues related to the development of Goa. Union Minister has assured to extend the support from the Union Govt for various initiatives of the Govt. Of Goa including the National Games,” said Sawant. Recently Union Home Minister Amit Shah had held a review meeting with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant regarding the feedback of BJP’s “Maha…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Advocate for Jason Furtado today said that the whole incident which has been captured on CCTV has not been produced. “My client had gone to this bar to get a beer, he also made the payment via UPI and the same was confirmed by the cashier but the waiter went beyond his rights and assaulted my client,” said Adv He further said that the whole incident has been captured on CCTV but has not been produced in the case. “We want to clarify this news as this version is no where in media,” said adv The…