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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a heart-stopping finale at the Seraulim Panchayat Ground, Don Bosco Oratory (DBO) Fatorda clinched a hard-fought victory over Wilred Leisure SC Curtorim in the 17th All Goa Inter-Village Seraulim Panchayat Cup Football Tournament. The match, organized by the United Sports Club of Seraulim, ended in a goalless draw after regular time, setting the stage for a dramatic penalty shootout. The regular time saw both teams squander numerous scoring opportunities, each side failing to capitalize on their chances. This stalemate necessitated a tiebreaker, which would ultimately decide the winner. The tension was palpable as the players prepared…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Sweetened in Organic and Eco-friendly locally prepared Jaggery by traditional process has a huge potential demand/market as former sarpanch, social worker and himself a farmer Daya Gaonkar doing everything keep the Jaggery Unit running and though seasonal provide potential employment to the locals; Gaonkar appeals to the farmers who have stopped sugarcane cultivation to revive the same, assuring he is giving the market for their cultivation. The ‘Cotiagro’, chemical free Organic jaggery brand has already made a name in Goa’s market produced locally by Prachi Gul, Utpadak Saustha (PGUS), operates the production unit by traditional method at…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged teachers to take school students on trips to science institutes in the state instead of picnics to beaches. Speaking during the inauguration of the Goa Science Film Festival in Panaji on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said that there are several science institutes in the state, including the Indian Institute of Technology, National Institute of Technology, National Institute of Oceanography and the Goa Science Center. “Therefore, teachers should take students to these science institutes instead of taking them to the beach for a picnic,” he said. Sawant said that such trips would…

Margao: A press conference was held today to announce the much-anticipated “Mr. Madgaon 2025,” Goa’s premier bodybuilding and women’s physique sports championship for Men, Women, and Masters. The event, organized by the Youth of Aquem Malbhat in collaboration with Model Margao, promises to be a grand showcase of talent and fitness excellence across diverse categories. The press conference was chaired by Shri Digambar Kamat, former Chief Minister of Goa and current MLA of Margao, Shri Yogiraj Kamat of Model Margao, Sanjay Raikar (President, GBBFA), Khushali Virdikar, and Rishabh Karapukar (representing the Youth of Aquem Malbhat). The event is set to…

As the school year approaches, the Goa government has finally decided to reopen schools on April 1st, following an extended period of deliberation. This new schedule, which includes summer vacations from May 1st to June 3rd, aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and mirrors the academic calendars of several states in North and Northeast India. However, the practicality of such timing raises significant concerns, particularly in light of Goa’s unique climate challenges. Set to commence just after examinations for students in grades 6 to 9 wrap up in mid-March, and with the twelfth-grade exams starting simultaneously, this decision raises…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An interdepartmental meeting was convened at the Conference Hall in Mantralaya, Porvorim, Goa, to tackle the myriad challenges facing the state’s tourism industry. Chaired by Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, the gathering brought together a diverse array of stakeholders to forge a unified strategy for enhancing the tourist experience. The meeting was attended by a host of key officials, including Secretary Panchayat & Transport, Shri Sanjay Goel, IAS; Secretary Tourism, Shri Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS; Secretary Ports, Smt. Cheshta Yadav, IAS; SP North Goa, Akshat Kaushal, IPS; and several other departmental heads and representatives from the Excise…

Team Goemkarponn MOBOR: The Cavelossim village panchayat has expressed grave worries about recent assaults on tourists by stray dogs and requested assistance from the appropriate authorities to resolve the problem. The Cavelossim village panchayat’s sarpanch, Dixon Vas, highlighted the community’s readiness to assist in finding a solution. Vas stated, “We are prepared to supply all required resources, including funding, but a suitable control and sterilization mechanism is required, along with the assistance of experts in the field.” The reaction comes after a foreign visitor was mauled by a group of five dogs while out on his own along the Mobor…