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Goemkarponn desk Panani: Goa Forward Party President, Vijai Sardesai, has strongly objected to the recent amendment to the Goa Excise Duty Rules, which permits retail liquor outlets to be operated by companies from outside the state at Mopa Airport and the surrounding Mopa plateau, including the Mopa Airport Development Authority (MADA) area. Sardesai expressed deep concern that this decision disregards the interests of Goans, particularly those who have been involved in the liquor trade for generations. Highlighting that the liquor business in Goa has traditionally been managed by Goans, Sardesai noted that existing laws require a certificate of residence in…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, in collaboration with the Goa Business School, successfully hosted a special program recently to mark the 78th Independence Day of India, coinciding with International Youth Day. The event, themed “Vikasit Bharat Ka Mantra, Bharat ho Nashe se Swatantra” (The Mantra for a Developed India: A Drug-Free India), brought together over 200 students, faculty, and staff, all committed to promoting a drug-free environment both on campus and in the wider community. This initiative is part of Goa University’s ongoing efforts to create a drug-free campus, reflecting its…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stated that the State Government is planning to introduce a degree course in fishing from next year. He made this announcement during the Narali Poornima celebrations, organized by the Directorate of Fisheries at Fisheries Jetty where he offered coconuts to the sea for blessings. Dr. Sawant noted that this initiative would help develop new technologies in the fishing industry and also mentioned that the government is currently supporting around four students pursuing fishing degrees outside the state. Chief Minister urging citizens to keep Goa’s rivers clean and safe, expressed concern that people…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Ten persons, including nine fishermen were rescued off Goa’s coastline during the course of the long Independence Day weekend, during which Drishti Marine lifesavers also reunited a three-year old Nepali girl with her family at Miramar beach over the weekend. In South Goa, nine fishermen were rescued off Rajbagh beach in South Goa, after a fishing boat carrying them capsized a short distance from the shore. Lifesavers immediately rushed to their rescue and brought them ashore, with the help of Goa Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel. A forty-nine year old man from Haryana was rescued…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The MTTCL 4.0 Masters Table Tennis Champions League, held at the multipurpose stadium in Peddem, concluded on a high note on Sunday with Royal Ruby emerging as the champions, edging out M&S Titans 3-2. Organized by Peddem Sports Club in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association (GTTA) and the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), this thrilling league featured 12 corporate teams battling it out for a total prize purse of ₹1 lakh. In the group stages, Parrikar Smashers and Estilo Legends dominated Group A and Group B, respectively, while Y S Dempo Mavericks and Burye…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Aarush Pawaskar, Shane D’Souza , Saanvi Audi, and Ritika Chelluri stole the spotlight at the All Goa Major Ranking Badminton Tournament, each securing double crowns in their respective categories. This prestigious event, organized by the Salcete Badminton Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, was powered by Vision Goa and served as a crucial selection event for the upcoming U15 and U17 Sub-Junior Nationals in Haryana this September. The tournament also featured non-ranking events for the U11 and U13 age groups. These categories provided a platform for younger players to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Amidst rising cases of illegal hill cutting for alleged settlement conversion, TCP Minister Vishajit Rane on Monday announced to amend the law to impose Rs 25 lakhs fine for illegal hill cutting and plotting. The announcement comes at a time when the Minister is facing backlash for rampant hill cutting across State and failure of TCP department to act. Addressing a press conference, Rane said that his department is working on to bring in an amendment to the existing law to regulate hill cutting by imposing hefty fines and some stringent actions against the violators. Rane said…