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Panaji: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Goa, in collaboration with Goa University, organised “WALKATHON 2024” starting from the Goa University Library till Odxel Junction. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the Special Summary Revision 2025 and the significance of voter registration. “Every vote matters,” emphasized Shri Ramesh Verma, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, Goa. He encouraged the participating students to engage with their communities, particularly targeting individuals without voter ID cards, and to motivate them to enroll for a brighter future. Smt. Triveni Velip, Joint Chief Electoral Officer and SVEEP Nodal Officer, underscored the vital role of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Table Tennis Association (GTTA) hosted an exclusive training session led by Massimo Costantini, the foreign Head Coach of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), at the South Goa TT Academy, Fatorda. This two-hour session provided invaluable insights to the top two ranked boys and girls in each category, with a few Goa coaches also in attendance to observe and take valuable inputs. Highlighting GTTA’s commitment, President Sudin Verenkar stated, “We are happy to hold periodic sessions like these with top-tier coaches to help our players upgrade their skills and remain competitive. From time to…

Team Goemkarponn Peddem: The cat is out of the bag. Goans are selling Goa and Goan interests for a few silver coins. The state is rocked by protests over meg projects which will reduce Goans to a minority in the coming years. All along Goans have been pointing to politicians and their chacmas of selling Goan land and Goan interests. For a moment let’s forget about Goan land but shift our focus to Goan hockey. The Goan men’s hockey team is scheduled to leave for the Hockey India senior men’s championship which will take place from November 4 in Chennai,…

Goa, often recognized for its vibrant culture and picturesque landscapes, is grappling with alarming job scams that threaten the livelihoods of many residents, particularly the youth. The recent arrest of Pooja Naik, who is accused of defrauding job seekers with the assistance of two government personnel, serves as a stark reminder of the rampant corruption that plagues recruitment processes in the state. Naik was granted bail on Tuesday, but her relief was short-lived, as Bicholim police swiftly re-arrested her, highlighting the serious legal implications associated with her actions. Reports suggest that Naik and her accomplices exploited the desperation of job…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Startup Yatra Bootcamp 2024 concluded, marking the end of a two-day event aimed at supporting and guiding aspiring student entrepreneurs. The event, organized by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Government of Goa, provided participants with valuable resources and mentorship to help them navigate the complexities of launching and scaling their startups as they prepare for long-term success. Following the guidance received on Day 1, participants presented their refined startup ideas, reflecting the valuable feedback provided by mentors. The culmination of the event was a pitching…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The GTDC Staff Welfare Association organized a special felicitation ceremony to honor the exceptional academic achievements of the children of GTDC employees. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar, MLA of Sanvordem and Chairman of GTDC, who presented certificates and cash prizes to the meritorious students. Dr. Gaonkar commended the students for their hard work and perseverance, highlighting the pivotal role of education in shaping their futures. He also extended his best wishes to the retired staff and expressed gratitude for their committed service to the corporation. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism &…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a fiery press conference held at AAP’s Panaji office, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) State President Adv. Amit Palekar tore into the Pramod Sawant-led BJP government, exposing what he called the “biggest scam in the making” – the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS). Palekar slammed the government for its underhanded attempt to impose an unfair burden on Goans under the guise of environmental protection, while secretly profiting select private players. “Deposit Refund Scheme will be the biggest scam of the BJP government,”* Palekar asserted, raising serious concerns about the scheme’s legitimacy and intentions. On August 12, 2024, a…