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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FC Goa has made an exciting announcement by acquiring Winger Boris Singh, a talented young footballer, to strengthen their squad. Moreover, this signing has created a buzz in the football community, with promising prospects for both the player and the team. THE ARRIVAL OF WINTER BORIS SINGH: FC Goa has signed Winger Boris Singh, a renowned footballer from Manipur, India, known for his versatility and exceptional technical skills. Moreover, his arrival has raised expectations among fans, who are eagerly awaiting his contribution to the team. STRENGTHENING THE SQUAD: FC Goa’s signing of Singh, in addition to bolstering…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Vasco police on Monday evening carried out a narcotic raid near Vaddem Nagar English school and arrested a 23-year-old Rohan Saroj, a resident of New Vaddem, for possession of 1 kgs ganja worth Rs 1 lakhs Vasco PI Kapil Nayak said the accused was caught red-handed in a narcotic raid by PSI Rohan Nageshkar. “We had reliable and specific information, and we searched a Red and Black NTORQ bike bearing registration number GA06 Y 7231 which had the accused and found in his possession 1 kg of dry leafy substance suspected to be Ganja worth Rs 1…

PANAJI: The Goa government in partnership with Invest India is considering to introduce the One-Taluka-One-Product scheme to boost export of local products. Under this initiative, the state government aims to identify and promote specific agricultural produce and handicrafts from each taluka in Goa. “By diversifying the range of products associated with each taluka, the government seeks to unlock the untapped potential of local industries and foster sustainable economic growth across the region,” said key stakeholders from the Goan cashew and feni industries at a panel discussion on the subject during the ODOP Sampark programme held in Panaji on Sunday. The…

PWD continues to hunt for Forest Clearance; Forest says it applied only on 22nd June ’23, and PWD claims it was applied in February. Works still have not begun Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The fiasco surrounding the NH66 section from Gulem – Karmalghat road widening and removal of bottlenecks are the sharp –curve at Karmalghat, for which works were inaugurated by Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar now almost a fortnight ago, is still not yet commenced, as some vigilante approached the Road (NH) and forest authorities for clarifications on the issue. In an uncanny situation and inspite of the Forest Minister’s tweet not…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that Goa is looking at more connectivity which will help it connect better. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte was addressing the gathering during the flag-off of the Vande Bharat Express train from Madgaon to Mumbai. Goa is looking at more connectivity which will help it to connect better,” said Khaunte. He further said that many people will be able to travel through this facility as it will be an economic travel. Khaunte also thanked Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for making the possibility of having this train between Mumbai and Goa. “Vande Bharat Express…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Indian Railways has announced the first Vande Bharat Express for Goa. The train will run between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai to Madgaon station in Goa. However, this is the fifth Vande Bharat Express for Maharashtra. The train numbers allocated for the Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express are 22229 and 22230. This train will operate 6 days a week, except Friday. Indian Railways expects a boost in the tourism sector of these two states. “At present, the journey from Madgaon station in Goa to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, covering a distance of about 586 km,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has communicated to the Goa government that the 37th National Games would be tentatively held from October 25 to November 9. “It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that the preparations for the 37th National Game 2023 to be held in Goa are progressing very well. The IOA Team is in close coordination with the Government of Goa to prepare the Games to be held in October & November 2023,” said Amitabh Sharma, Chairman GTCC, IOA. Sharma said that IOA would like to inform that the tentative dates for the 37th National…