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Goemkapronn desk VASCO: A beggar was found dead near the Railway Bridge at Baina-Vasco on Thursday morning. Vasco police received information that a person had been lying dead near the Railway Bridge Baina. A police team went to the site and during an enquiry, found out that the deceased was a beggar and was begging near the Vasco Railway Station. The unidentified male was in his mid-forties, about 5.8 feet in height, medium built, wheatish in complexion and was found wearing a brown-coloured half-sleeved shirt with printed design and a blue long track pant. The body has been sent to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Private School Principals’ Association (PSPA), which is the first national association of school principals, is organizing a two-day National Conference for School Principals and Educators, on August 30 and 31, from 9 AM to 5 PM, at the Bogmallo Beach Resort, near Dabolim Airport, in South Goa. Educators and School Principals keen to participate can check into the hotel on the evening of August 29 and can check out after 2 PM on August 31. The theme of the conference is going to be, ‘Leading Education Forward: Embracing AI, Reforms, and Innovation’, and the last date…

New Delhi: Amid violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he stands against any racially based attacks or incitement to violence. “What we’ve made clear is we want to make sure that the violence that has been occurring in Bangladesh in recent weeks is tamped down. Certainly, we stand against any racially based attacks or racially based incitement to violence,” Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said here on Thursday. He was responding to a question on the Secretary-General’s reaction to attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Several…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Bambolim is set to hire 60 junior resident doctors to address the critical staffing shortage at the esteemed tertiary healthcare institution. This initiative comes in response to a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which revealed that the hospital faced a significant deficit of 51% in its staff. GMCH’s Director (Admin) Nathine Araujo has issued an advertisement for opening for 60 junior resident positions, each offering a fixed monthly salary of Rs 60,000. The roles are specifically allocated across various departments, including Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS), Urology,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Rajya Sabha MP and State President of BJP Goa Sadanand Shet Tanavade Highlighted the Urgent Need for a Halt of Ernakulam-Pune Express (Train No. 22149/22150) at Thivim Station, in the Parliament during the Zero Hours. During the Zero hours Tanavade highlighted that despite repeated requests since 2015, no action has been taken to include a halt at Thivim Station in North Goa District. Currently, this train halts only at Madgaon in the South Goa District, forcing North Goa commuters to travel to Madgaon or opt for costly transport alternatives. The Rajya Sabha MP further stated that the…

Goa, a treasure trove of cultural diversity and tradition, this tiny state boasts a rich tapestry of festivals that reflect its unique history and multicultural fabric. Every month heralds a new festival that transforms the state into a vibrant canvas of cultural celebration. From the rhythmic beats of traditional dances to the enchanting melodies of folk music, these festivities are an immersive experience of Goa’s rich heritage. Each event unfolds like a chapter in a living storybook, where the past and present converge to create a kaleidoscope of colours, sounds, and flavours. A calendar that features at least one major…

Bengaluru: Byju’s said on Thursday that a US court has shunned its lenders’ attempts to block its settlement with the cricket board, calling it a “win” for its “turnaround efforts” in the country where it was once valued at $22 billion. The education technology company recently settled a $19 million payment dispute case with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Following this, a tribunal ordered a halt on insolvency proceedings against Byju’s However, the US-based Glas Trust, representing some lenders to a Byju’s group company, opposed the halt, saying founder Byju Raveendran and his brother used money…