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MINING BLOCKS… Block V – Advalpale-Thivim Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VI- Cudnem-Cormolem Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VII- Cudnem Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VIII- Thivim-Pirna Mineral Block (North Goa); Block IX- Surla-Sinshi Mineral Block (North Goa) Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After the successful completion of the first phase of the auction of Goa Mining leases, the Directorate of Mines and Geology has issued a notice inviting a Tender for five more iron ore blocks in Goa. Following are the five blocks Block V – Advalpale-Thivim Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VI- Cudnem-Cormolem Mineral Block (North Goa); Block VII- Cudnem…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The New Year for Goa appears to have begun with a fresh wave of endangered Olive Ridley turtles landing on the state’s beaches, laying more than 100 eggs over the last few weeks. Only this time, the turtles appear to have unconventionally chosen popular beaches like Vagator, Cavelossim and Arambol, unlike beaches like Galgibaga and Morjim, which are traditionally known for being home to turtle nesting sites. According to Drishti Marine, its lifesavers and beach safety patrol (BSP) personnel deployed at night to keep a vigil on Goa’s beaches discovered over 103 eggs spread across the three…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reliance Jio today announced the launch of Jio True 5G services in Panaji, the capital city of Goa. In addition, Jio announced largest-ever launch of its True 5G services across 50 cities across country. With the launch, Jio users across 184 cities are now enjoying Jio True 5G services. Reliance Jio has now become the first and the only operator to launch 5G services in Panaji. Jio users in the city will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer to experience Unlimited Data at up to 1 Gbps+ speed at no additional cost, starting today. Commenting on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The International IIHM (International Institute of Hotel Management) Young Chef Olympiad, the biggest event in the annual calendar of the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), is returning for its 9th edition with much fanfare. After being held virtually for the last two editions owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the much-awaited Olympiad is back in its physical form. It’s an exciting time as IIHM campuses across India gear up to host the 9th International Young Chef Olympiad 2023. This year the event is bigger and more ambitious than ever before and is being supported by the Ministry…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A big gash of 1-metre deep has appeared in the middle of the path-road at Xeller in Canacona, risking the lives of people. According to sources, a narrow internal road (‘ behind the Health/Hospital Quarters) from Highway Road going towards the residential houses’ locality at Xeller has sunk about a metre deep right in the middle. This road reportedly has a gutter below covered with RCC slabs, some of which have broken and collapsed below. The huge gash is over half a metre in width and breath. This road can be used only by two-wheelers, with great…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Director General of Police (DGP) Goa Jaspal Singh and Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishram Borkar have been awarded President’s Police Medal for their Distinguished Service. A total of 901 police personnel have been awarded Police medals on the occasion of Republic Day. The police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) has been awarded to 140, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) to 93 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM) has been awarded to 668. In addition, 55 personnel are awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals on Republic day. Of these, Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) will soon set up wellness centres, said Chairman Leo Rodrigues. MMC Chairperson Leo Rodrigues speaking to reporters after a council meeting, said that MMC will also stress the use of solar energy. “We have discussed the points in our meeting today, and we plan to have wellness centres in our jurisdiction. We have got funds of around 3.5 crores for this, and we have already identified four locations for these wellness centres. The funds have been provided under GSUDA, and we will utilize these funds to set up the wellness centres at 4…