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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Zuno General Insurance (formerly Edelweiss General Insurance), the lead insurer for the State Insurance Plan in Goa, is pleased to report the significant positive impact of its ongoing Insurance awareness camps in the region. Zuno General Insurance is working closely with Goa State Government Departments like Department of Fisheries, Department of Trade and Commerce, Transport department and State Rural livelihood mission to create awareness about property insurance, motor insurance and health insurance. The company’s awareness camps aim to enhance the reach and accessibility of insurance products across the region, with special focus on rural and women population.…

Goemkarponn desk PANJAI: Avoiding any direct reference to government plans to set up Film city in Canacona, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant hinted a ‘Film Industry Skilling Centre’ and Dairy Training Centre on par with Aviation Skill Development Centre (ASDC) at Mopa Airport can be opened to the train youths and develop their skills in respective trades. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant was speaking at Inaugural Function of the Centenary celebrations Damodar Vidyaprasarak Saunstha’s Shri Damodar Vidyalaya at Loliem on Wednesay late evening. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sawant called on the Teachers and parents alike to mould their pupils…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: It has come to the knowledge of All India Football Federation (AIFF) that certain approaches have recently been made to AIFF-registered players in a bid to manipulate matches of the ongoing I-League competition. AIFF has taken serious note of this matter and would like to reiterate its zero-tolerance policy towards any activity that impacts the integrity of its competitions or otherwise brings the game of football into disrepute. AIFF is committed to taking every step within its power to prevent corrupt practices from undermining the values of football. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said: “We have received information…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Ashish Nehra was all praise for Rinku Singh following his tremendous form in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Rinku proved his mettle as a finisher for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he was brilliant in the second T20I match as he slammed 31 off just 9 deliveries. Nehra called Rinku a major asset for the Indian cricket team and said that although he is restricted to T20I cricket right now, a consistent showing may find the explosive left-handed batter a place in the team…

The BCCI brass will like to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 format despite his reluctance after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit Goemkarponn desk MUMBAI: The BCCI brass will like to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 format despite his reluctance after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit as the board announces the three squads for the South Africa assignment in New Delhi on Thursday. The BCCI’s secretary and convenor of selection committee Jay Shah will meet chairman of panel Ajit Agarkar in the national capital to discuss the squads as…

~ Drishti Marine maps weather and sea conditions each morning and accordingly sets up ‘safe swim zones’ along the beaches. ~ Drishti Marine lifesavers closely monitor 27 beaches across South Goa and 18 beaches across the North Goa stretch as well as Dudhsagar waterfalls and Mayem lake PANAJI: Even as the resumption of the tourist season in Goa has led to a large number of visitors flocking to the state’s coastline, Drishti Marine, the state-appointed professional lifesaving agency, has officially demarcated ‘safe swim zones’ along beaches. Drishti Marine, which is tasked with maintaining beach safety, maps weather and sea conditions…

   Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: While the pressure mounts on the government to abandon its plans to construct a film city in Canacona, a survey conducted way back in 2018 to assess Mammal presence on the eco-sensitive Bhagwati Plateau, (where Loliem Communidade resolved to provide to the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG)), is now brought to the attention of the concerned authorities. “Loliem village of Canacona Taluka is an Ecologically Sensitive Area as declared by the draft notification of Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, by physical verification (The Gazette of India, 2015)”, states a 22-page ‘A Survey To Assess Mammal…