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PANAJI: Despite warning of cyclone ‘Nilofar’ hovering along the North West Arabian sea, a private catamaran was seen operating from Mandovi river upto Aguada fort for a ‘dolphin ride’.  However, some cruise services were found adhering to the safety norms while some were not.

OLD GOA: The National Highway 17 which connects Old Goa with South Goa district is in a pathetic state and calls for urgent attention from the authorities. The pilgrims from South attending the exposition of St Francis Xavier will have to bear the brunt of the potholed roads which has resulted in many fatal accidents.

MARGAO: Striker Boima Karpeh’s brilliant brace and a goal from Anthony Wolfe helped Sporting Clube de Goa start their campaign in the 127th edition of the prestigious Durand Cup on a promising note when they scored a hard-fought 3-2 win against Kolkota outfit United SC to collect full points in an exciting league match played at Raia grounds on Wednesday.

BETUL/MOBOR: It was business as usual for Russian tourists, who had Tuesday set out on an adventurous boat ride, which included deep-sea fishing and a trip to a ‘private’ beach at Canaguinnim where they would spend the day in fun and frolic, until tragedy struck them claiming the lives of three Russian women on the boat. The boat was carrying …

BY SAMEER BHATT | NT CURCHOREM: A municipality is supposed to maintain cleanliness within the municipal area but it is hard to believe that a slum area exists in the backyard of the CCMC municipal building at Curchorem.

MARGAO:  The restrooms at the Margao bus stand which is often used by drivers, conductors and mechanics do not have adequate facilities.

PANAJI: In what is set to be an explosive game, Sporting Clube de Goa will take on United Sports Club in the Durand Cup inaugural quarterfinal pool B match, at Raia Panchayat ground, on Wednesday.

MARGAO: Riding on a brilliant double strike from Jovisco Fernandes, United Boys of Dando-Colva knocked out Cuncolim Union 2-0 and entered the quarterfinals of Bernado Furtado memorial football tournament at Rosary grounds, Navelim on Tuesday.

CANACONA/PANAJI: In the wake of Cyclone Nilofar, which is likely to hit the western coast of the country, particularly the Gujarat state, while bringing heavy rains to Goa, the disaster management cell in Canacona has identified certain areas prone to flooding and landslides and asked the residents to vacate their houses for the next 72 hours and move to safer …

MARGAO: All the sarpanchas and panchas in South Goa district have been asked to remain alert to make necessary arrangements incase the people need to be evacuated.