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Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: In an early morning operation, the Anti-Narcotic Cell of Goa Police conducted a narcotic raid at Siolim and arrested a Nigerian National for being in possession of narcotics i.e. cocaine and Ecstacy powder W/Rs.4.6 lakhs. The Nigerian identified as Innocent Nzedigwe, 23 yrs, was under the radar of the ANC sleuths from the past days. The ANC received a tip off that a Nigerian was going to come near Siolim bridge to deliver the contraband. The ANC officials further laid a trap and with human intelligence and technical surveillance, arrested the accused. The Narcotic sleuths seized 40…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged people not to bring unnecessary religious issues to police stations that could incite communal violence, given the growing animosity between two religious groups over the Julus controversy in Canacona. The CM emphasized the value of maintaining self control and advised people of all faiths to refrain from needless trips to police stations for unimportant issues. “I have been saying that religion shouldn’t be taken to the police station unnecessarily because that can cause communal tension.” Reacting to Canacona Julus controversy, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa police will take decision…

As we approach the 10-year mark since the launch of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, it’s imperative to evaluate the success and impact of this nationwide cleanliness campaign. Launched on October 2, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan aimed to make India cleaner and more sanitary through various initiatives such as building household and community toilets, solid waste management, and promoting cleanliness and hygiene. In the editorial context, it’s essential to critically analyze the effectiveness of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. While the initiative has made significant progress in improving cleanliness and sanitation across various parts of the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Minister for Urban Development, Vishwajit Rane said tthat he plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming assembly session to grant more power to CCP and  municipalities enabling them to function independently. “I have plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming assembly session to grant more power to CCP and  municipalities enabling them to function independently,” said Rane Emphasizing the need for a shift in mindset, Rane noted that while people want their homes to be clean, they often disregard cleanliness in public spaces, carelessly throwing newspapers and litter. He stressed that the same level of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that hisState Government through Swayampurna Goa mission, is making all efforts to make each and every Goan village and city self reliant The State Government through Swayampurna Goa mission, is making all efforts to make each and every Goan village and city self reliant. Due importance is provided on skilled education through Skilling, reskilling and Upskilling to make our youth skilled. Speaking further, the Chief Minister said to build a better Nation, Mahatma Gandhi embraced the philosophy of “Antodaya Tatva” which sought to reach out to the last person of the society and ensure that no one…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In an initiative to empower entrepreneurs, Flip the Classroom: Startup Struggles – Wisdom from the Ecosystem brought together Goa’s startup founders at FiiRE, Margao. The event, was organized by the Startup & IT Promotion Cell under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Startup Grind Goa Chapter at FiiRE Goa. The Startup Grind Goa Chapter is part of the global Startup Grind network that focuses on educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs by providing resources to help startups grow and scale. The event offered a strategic platform for founders…

Team Goemkarponn Mumbai, : Five students from the Social Work Programme at the D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences, Goa University—Bhupali Gaonkar, Divya Kerkar, Pratiksha Bhandari, Sharvari Bhave, and Poonam Dinesh Malik—captivated the audience at the National Students-Led Conference 2024, held at Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai. Their presentation on “Ethical Challenges in Social Work with Marginalized Groups” sparked important discussions on the complexities social workers face when working with vulnerable populations. The conference, organized by the Nirmala Niketan Colleg of Social Work,and sponsored by RUSA, Maharashtra, was themed “Equity and Social Justice: Exploring Strategies for Inclusive Social Work Practice”. The event provided a national platform for students…