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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a pressing appeal to the Goa state government, All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Girish Chodankar has emphasized the urgent need for implementing subsidies on coconuts, given the alarming rise in their prices. The current price of coconuts, which has surged to ₹70 per coconut, is placing a significant financial burden on families in Goa, where coconuts are a staple, especially during festive seasons. Chodankar, speaking on behalf of the Congress, highlighted the critical nature of this issue and warned that if the government fails to address it promptly, the party may be forced to initiate…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The stage is set for the much-anticipated Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2025, which will take place from January 3rd to January 5th, 2025, at Costa/Dukle Properties, next to Costa Factory, Margao. Organized by the Department of Tourism, this three-day extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience, blending Goa’s rich culinary heritage with vibrant cultural performances and artistic displays. The festival will open on January 3rd with the inauguration in the esteemed presence of Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, along with other prominent dignitaries: Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, Printing &…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan today disposed of the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) challenging the High Court order on the OCI application filed by Adv. Aires Rodrigues with liberty to MHA to file a fresh petition after its review petition is heard by the High Court. On July 25th last year the High Court of Bombay at Goa had directed the MHA to consider and decide within 30 days the application filed by Adv. Rodrigues for an Overseas Citizen…

Australia: The Indian pacer, Akash Deep’s availability for the fifth and final Test against Australia remains doubtful with the pacer reportedly developing a stiff back ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series finale set to be played at Sydney. The Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team, Gautam Gambhir had mentioned that the 28-year-old pacer is set to miss the Sydney Test due to a back issue. He was a part of the two Tests in Brisbane and Melbourne and finished with only two wickets. However, his lack of wickets was due to India’s poor fielding standards with multiple catches being dropped…

Australia: In the wake of India’s significant 184-run loss to Australia in the Melbourne Test, rumors of unrest within the Indian cricket team’s dressing room have been circulating. However, India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has stepped forward to clarify the situation, emphasizing that internal debates should remain private. Gambhir, known for his straightforward approach, addressed the media ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on January 3, 2025. He categorically stated that the reports of tension within the team were exaggerated. “Debates between coach and player should remain in the dressing room. Stern…

Srinagar: In a significant development that resonates with the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated his optimism about the imminent restoration of statehood to the region. This assurance comes at a time when the region is navigating the complexities of its current status as a Union Territory, a designation imposed since 2019. Since assuming office over two months ago, Omar Abdullah has been steadfast in his commitment to the promises made during the National Conference’s 2024 election campaign. One of the pivotal promises was the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, a…

Assam: In a stark warning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the dire consequences of China’s proposed mega dam on the Brahmaputra River, emphasizing that it could render the entire ecosystem fragile and dependent solely on rainfall from neighboring regions. The Chinese government’s recent approval for the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, known as the Brahmaputra in India, has sparked significant concern among Indian authorities. Located in the Himalayas in eastern Tibet, this dam is set to generate 60,000 MW of power, but its impact on downstream regions is a major…