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Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: Chicalim Bio-Crusaders organised a bird watching event for School children from the local Chicalim panchayat area. Over a dozen school kids participated in the event enthusiastically and enjoyed a fest of bird spotting on the Alto-Chicalim plateau. The children were accompanied by their parents on the occasion. Rare birds like Indian Golden Oriole and migratory bird such as Scaly Breasted Munias besides Red Rumped Swallow and White Throated Kingfisher were sighted and observed by the school kids. They managed to sight over twenty birds during the early morning event organised by Chicalim Bio-Crusaders in association with Goa…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: The Railway Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) on Tuesday began work on the double tracking project on Tuesday at Pale village within Velsao panchayat, reportedly without notifying affected homeowners or the local panchayat. Local residents, backed by activists, expressed strong objections and called for the project’s cancellation, citing environmental and health concerns as well as legal irregularities. Orville Dourado, founder member of the NGO Goencho Ekvott, stated that local residents were verbally notified only the previous night about RVNL’s plan to commence work. “We’ve opposed this project since 2018 through protests and legal action,” Dourado said. “RVNL has…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: The South Western Railways began finishing work on the Velsao railway crossing road, aiming to address issues caused by recent construction. The works began In response to local complaints and intervention by social worker Roquezinho D’Souza, According to D’Souza, the initial road work was left uneven and bumpy, resulting in difficulties for locals, particularly traditional fishermen and senior citizens. “The road now has slippery pebbles and lacks a smooth, level surface,” he stated, explaining that the situation caused several accidents and incidents of people losing balance. Many local fishermen also complained that their fish baskets often fell…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: In a warm and festive start to the tourism season, Goa welcomed 334 Russian tourists arriving on the first charter flight of the season. The Azure Air flight, arriving from Vnukovo International Airport in Russia, landed at Dabolim Airport at 4 am on Tuesday. Upon arrival, the guests were greeted with traditional Goan hospitality. Officials from the Airport Authority of India and the Goa Tourism Department were present to extend a special welcome. Passengers received rosebuds, and a cake-cutting ceremony was organized to commemorate the occasion, creating a joyful and memorable start to their stay. Adding to…

Team Goemkarponn Desk The Election Commission of India, New Delhi has appointed Shri. Sandip Jacques (IAS), Secretary (Revenue) and Divisional Commissioner, Goa, as Electoral Roll Observer for Goa State during the Current Special Summary Revision of Electoral Roll with regards to January 1, 2025 as the qualifying date, The Roll Observor will be available for general public to receive their representation, if any, on November 14, 2024 at 11 am in Conference Hall, Collectorate, North Goa. The Roll Observor will be available for general public to receive their representation if any on November 14, 2024 at 3.30 pm in Room…

New Delhi: In a significant step towards India’s vision of becoming a sports powerhouse, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally sent a Letter of Intent to the Future Host Commission, International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, expressing India’s interest to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036, sources told IANS. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in India in 2036 has taken a significant step forward,” the source said. “This monumental opportunity could bring substantial benefits, fostering economic growth, social progress, and youth empowerment across the country,” the source added. Prime…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa University will conduct selection trials to form its Volleyball Men team on 14th November, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. onwards. Students interested in attending the trials may report sharp at 2:30 p.m. at Goa University Ground along with college identity card, Aadhar Card, Birth Certificate and playing kit. The West Zone Inter University Volleyball Championship for Men is scheduled at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded (tentatively in the First week of December, 2024). Colleges are also requested to inform the Sports Section via email at sports@unigoa.ac.in if any of their Volleyball players are unavailable during the…