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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister for Sports, Govind Gaude, presented sports awards to outstanding Goan athletes for their achievements in winning medals at the 37th National Games, as well as at international and national events, including the Para Championship. The function was organized by the Sports Authority of Goa in the city today. Gaude congratulated the athletes for their dedication and perseverance in bringing pride to Goa. During his address, Gaude delved deeper into the mindset required for achieving excellence in sports. He spoke passionately about the importance of cultivating an inner drive that transcends mere participation. “Passion is the key,”…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Allan Valentino D’Cruz, a sports journalist, was conferred a postgraduate degree and a gold medal in management studies (MBA) during the 35th convocation of Goa University, held in July at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim. The event was graced by ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somnath, who conferred the degrees upon Allan and other graduates in the presence of the Governor of Goa and Chancellor of Goa University, PS Sreedharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor Harilal Menon, and other dignitaries. Allan was awarded two gold medals for securing the first position (rank) in the MBA examinations held in April 2023. He…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is proud to announce the remarkable progress of Raksha Dangui, a resident of Guirim, who has shown incredible resilience after a life-altering accident in 2018. After being paralyzed from the waist down due to a spinal cord injury, Raksha has undergone extensive treatment and rehabilitation across India. However, it was not until the opening of Goa’s first Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Centre, Rugnashray, in Bambolim, that Raksha found the consistent, high-quality care she needed closer to home. Launched during the International Purple Fest in January 2024, Rugnashray provides…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism has once again proven its commitment to sustainable and regenerative tourism by earning top honours at the prestigious Today’s Traveller Awards 2024. Held at the iconic Taj Palace in New Delhi, this event celebrated excellence across the travel, hospitality, and aviation industries, marking the 27th anniversary of India’s premier travel magazine. In a moment of pride for Goa, Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa, Rohan A. Khaunte, has been honoured with the “Excellence in Tourism Leadership” award at the Today’s Traveller Awards by Hon’ble Justice, Shri Kurian Joseph. This prestigious accolade highlights his visionary leadership…

Goemkarponn desk ANJUNA: Anjuna Police Station through their meticulous planning and coordination cracked down on the one blind Burglary case which took place at St. Joseph High School, Arpora, Goa. As per information some unknown accused persons effected entry by breaking and opening the locks of the Headmistress Cabin, School office and staff room and decamped with DVR, Microtek inverter, two computer monitors, one CPU & one UPS. During the course of the investigation developed information and well-executed leading to the arrest of following accused Kiran Maharana, Ronit Redkar, Vaibhav Jadhav, Alvino Fernandes, Kaif Mehaboob Ali Badigar and Kabir S/o…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: In response to concerns raised by local resident Pratap Mardolkar, the Sancoale Panchayat has taken swift action to inspect a hill-cutting site in the area. Mardolkar filed a complaint alleging that Narayan Datta Naik created a forged and fabricated document with the intent to cheat and misrepresent authorities in the transfer of house tax and illegal hill cutting. Acting on this complaint, members of the Sancoale Panchayat, including ward councillor Derrick Vales and Deputy Sarpanch Girish Pillai, visited the site today. The officials assessed the situation firsthand and assured residents that appropriate action would be taken to…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: In a shocking incident, a huge tree came crashing along the road opposite the St Andrews Church in Vasco on Monday evening amidst heavy rains and strong gusts of wind. Fortunately, the incident did not cause any injuries or loss of life, despite being one of the busiest roads in Vasco The drivers of both the parked cars were lucky enough as they had left the cars barely minutes before the crash occurred. Meanwhile, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, City ward councillor Shami Salkar and Mormugao Municipal Council Chairperson Girish Borker rushed to the site immediately and alerted…