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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor of Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has extended his greetings to the people of Goa. on the auspicious and happy occasion of Diwali. Governor in his message stated that Diwali is one of India’s biggest festivals. Indians celebrate this festival by lighting diyas in their homes with great gaiety and enthusiasm irrespective of caste, creed or religion. “Most importantly, this event represents the triumph of light over darkness. During Diwali, there are bright lights displayed throughout the entire nation, he said. Pillai said that Diwali spiritually signifies the victory of light…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday extended his greetings and good wishes to the people of Goa on the occasion of Diwali festival. In his greeting message, the Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao said, ”May the divine light of Diwali bring peace, prosperity, happiness, and good health to your life. Let us move from darkness to light, taking everyone with us. Together, let us build a brighter society and create a vibrant social- milieu,” “In our culturally rich Goa, we witness the tradition of making the effigies of Narakasura and burning them on Diwali, marking the…

So-called environmentalists, progressives, and atheists seem to only bring up firecracker pollution when Diwali approaches. During Mahashivratri, they criticize Hindus for ‘wasting milk,’ but remain silent when blood is shed on Bakrid. There is no mention of pollution around Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or other events that see pollution as well as food and resource wastage. Why this double standard? Targeting only Hindu festivals is unacceptable,” stated Shri. Sunil Ghanvat, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh state organizer for the Hindu Janjagruti Samiti. “Where are these so-called environmentalists and anti-superstition advocates all year when Diwali firecrackers become their sole concern?” he questioned. Each…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Olympic Association will be conducting the selection trials for the 29th Open Cycle Championship of the Cycling Federation of India to be held in December 2024 at Cuttack Orissa. Categories are Youth, Sub Juniors, Juniors for Boys and Girls, U 23 (Men) and Elite (Men and Women). Sandeep Heble is the Goa Olympic Association coordinator, Gaurav Gupta and Ajay Mendes have been authorized to conduct the selection trials meeting CFI criteria. The Venue for the selection of ITT will be held at Goa University Road Opp. Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim on Sunday 10th November,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, accompanied by railway officials, conducted an inspection of the retaining wall construction project undertaken by the Railways in Shantinagar. His visit aimed to address concerns among local residents about potential risks to their homes due to ongoing construction. During the inspection, Salkar assured residents that the construction of the retaining wall would keep their homes out of the danger zone, protecting them from landslides. Speaking to the media, Salkar explained that he responded to residents’ concerns by pausing the work until he could return from Maharashtra and inspect the site personally. “I immediately…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: The Goa Football Association (GFA) will construct a changing cum washing rooms for girls and boys athletes at Figueireido ground, Carriamoddi-Curchorem for which the foundation stone was laid by the Headmaster of Guardian Angel High School, Fr. Jerry Vaz in the presence of local MLA Nilesh Cabral on Monday. The new facility, designed to serve both girls and boys participating in sports, aims to enhance the experience and comfort of student-athletes. During the ceremony, the headmaster offered blessings for the construction, emphasizing the importance of providing adequate facilities for students. Speaking on the occasion, Cabral informed that…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Former Sarpanch of Sancoale, Premanand Naik, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the revocation of licenses issued to the Bhutani project, officially ended his protest on Wednesday. The hunger strike, which had gathered widespread attention, concluded when Fr. Kenneth Teles offered juice to Naik in a symbolic gesture. The decision to end the strike was influenced by appeals from local villagers, political leaders, and community members who emphasized the importance of Naik’s health and the upcoming Diwali festival. According to Panch member Maurelio Carvalho, “South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes met him last night…