The recent tragic death of 19-year-old Arti Gond in Panaji, Goa, has shaken the entire state to its core. Gond lost her life when a tree uprooted near Church Square, sparking widespread shock and concern. This incident has raised crucial questions regarding the safety and accountability of ongoing Smart City development projects across the town. Panaji MLA Babush Monseratte was prompt in attributing blame to Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited, suggesting that the tree fell due to the cutting of roots during Smart City works. The allegations have added further controversy to the situation, prompting a call for a…
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Goemkarponn desk Margao: Host Raia Sporting Club defeated Don Bosco Oratory of Fatorda 3-2 via the tiebreaker to enter into the finals of the 51st Custodio Memorial inter-village football tournament played at Raia Panchayat football ground. In a well-contested match, both teams gave their best in front of above 1800 spectators. After a barren full session -the game ended in a 0-0 draw and made way for a penalty shoot-out to decide the winner In the resultant tiebreaker Joswel Cardozo, Klins Mendes and Silvano Oliveira netted for Raia SC while only Roque Borges and Clencio Pinto netted for DBO Fatorda.…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Students Council of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Curchorem for the academic year 2024-25 was installed at the hands of the Chief Guest Aurora D’Souza, headmistress of St Thomas High School Cansaulim. She administered the oath of office to the newly inducted 36 council members and later pinned badges and offered a flower to each of them. While addressing the students she shared her experiences as an ex-student of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School and inspired the members to be good leaders. To recognise the talents and encourage the budding music talent of the students, the…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Students Council of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Curchorem for the academic year 2024-25 was installed at the hands of the Chief Guest Aurora D’Souza, headmistress of St Thomas High School Cansaulim. She administered the oath of office to the newly inducted 36 council members and later pinned badges and offered a flower to each of them. While addressing the students she shared her experiences as an ex-student of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School and inspired the members to be good leaders. To recognise the talents and encourage the budding music talent of the students, the…
Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Goa Badminton Association (GBA) President Manoj Patil and Secretary Praveen Shenoy attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) at Guwahati, Assam on July 21, where they proposed the establishment of a Regional Badminton Academy in Goa and the development of Goa as a hub for National and International badminton events. Highlighting Goa’s potential, it was suggested to host the prestigious BWF World Seniors (Masters) event in Goa in 2025 or 2026, an event that attracts over 10,000 veteran players globally. The Goa Government too has expressed keen interest in supporting such…
Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today refuted the allegations of massive spending on foreign trips of his PSD as alleged by Congress MLA Adv Carlos Ferreira. “Aldona MLA accused my OSD of spending 1 crore 4 lakhs on abroad trips. However, the actual amount spent, as per records, is Rs. 6 lakhs 50 thousand 57 rupees as on date,” said Khaunte He further said that the Aldona MLA should either provide evidence of the expenditure of 1 crore 4 lakhs by my OSD or take back his statement. “These allegations are very serious in nature” said Khaunte “Whatever…
Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: The Goa Legislative Assembly was informed by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that there will be 175 psychological counselors instead of 96 in the state’s various schools. In response to a query from Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar, Sawant informed the House that, for the 2024–2025 academic year, 66 counselors and 16 supervisors have been appointed in 198 high schools and 61 higher secondary schools. For the 2024–2025 academic year, he said, 50 counselors have been appointed to colleges. According to the chief minister, there is a proposal to enhance the number of counselors in High Schools and Higher…