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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Goa Police on Wednesday detained a man and a woman for allegedly creating a bomb hoax during a security check at Dabolim International Airport, which delayed the flight bound for Bengaluru. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Vasco) Salim Sheikh told IANS, that Atulkumar Kewat,29, from Madhya Pradesh and Tritiya Jana,29, from Kolkata were detained in the wee hours of Wednesday in this connection. “Both of them were in Goa for sightseeing and were returning to their respective states,” he said. According to Sheikh, they created a bomb hoax during a security check of an Indigo flight, which was…

Goa Speaker too garlands Pt Nehru portrait in a low key celebrations at an Anganwadi in Amone (Poinguinim) Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: In a low key celebrations Canacona congress and Canacona MLA/Speaker holds different programs amidst children in remote areas of Khotigao and Poinguinim villages to mark the birth anniversary of first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru observed as Children’s Day. Congress in association with Jawahar Bal Manch (JBM) celebrated Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Anniversary and Childrens day with different games and competions including Rangoli competitions for the children of Khotigao and gave away prizes and awards to the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa will achieve zero carbon emission by 2040 instead of 2050. “We will sign a power purchase agreement for integrated power, which includes solar, wind, and hydro.” said Sawant. He added, “The government has launched a new program that allows homeowners to install solar power on their roofs and receive a refund of their investment in less than three years. The Chief Minister stated that the reason the Tamnar project’s implementation was delayed by a year and a half was because some individuals filed a case with the Supreme Court. A…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Two drowning incidents have shocked the Pernem taluka on Thursday morning. Information reveals that Faiz Ahmed, age.47 yrs, n/o. Pune drowned at Morjim beach today morning at about 08.30hrs. The deceaesd had came to Goa with his wife Fatima and two children 3 days back and was staying in one resort at Morjim. The body was fished out by life guard n shifted to CHC, Pernem where doctor declared him brought dead. In yet another incident at same Morjim beach at same time one Rajesh Sharma, age 50yrs, r/o Banglore, was also drowned and that he was…

TASHKENT: In an effort to highlight the rich and varied tourism attractions of Goa, the Goa Tourism delegation enthusiastically took part in the Tashkent International Tourism Fair held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Recognized as the most prominent and expansive event in the entire Central Asian region, this fair offered an outstanding opportunity to showcase the distinctive aspects of tourism in Goa. The Indian Embassy in Uzbekistan played a key role in supporting Goa Tourism by generously providing space for the setup of the Goa Pavilion. The inauguration ceremony was an honored affair, with the Goa Pavilion being inaugurated by Mr. Manish…

Goemkarponn desk BETUL: An 11-year-old teen drowned during a group of young people from Betul’s clam fishing excursion in the River Sal, which turned tragic. But when women nearby who were gathering clams raised a cry, a fisherman came to the aid of two more children. The 11-year-old child drowned while the two children, who were about 12 and 10 years old, were saved by the fisherman. After being rescued, one of the children was taken in an ambulance for medical attention, and the 11-year-old’s body was later pronounced dead. According to sources, a large number of women were also…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Every year on November 16, Tiatr Academy of Goa, (TAG) celebrates the Birth Anniversary of late Regina Fernandes, the First Lady of the tiatr stage. On this occasion, TAG also presents Young Achievers Award to two young tiatr personalities who have given their valuable contribution to tiatr. This year the awards are being conferred on Shenaya Pereira and Evaristo Rodrigues. The awards will be presented at a specially organised function to be held on November, 16 2023 at 3:30 p.m. at the Conference Hall of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim-Goa which will be followed by staging of a…