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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant voiced his concern today about the difficult times facing Konkani publications, citing the closure of several due to a lack of support. Sawant urged everyone to fight together in support of Konkani publications during his speech at the 38th Raaj Bhaas Dis celebration. According to him, the main goals should be to boost readership and guarantee the language’s survival. As an illustration of how people might support the language’s advancement, he also discussed his personal practice of reading Konkani newspapers. Sawant emphasized the value of Konkani in Goa, pointing out that the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Mental health has long been a neglected and stigmatized subject. However, today, growing awareness and concerted efforts are paving the way for greater access to mental health care and support. One such effort is the PsychoSynergy – mental health festival, which is being organised on Saturday, February 8, by the Department of Psychology of CES’s Parvatibai Chowgule of Arts and Science, Autonomous, in collaboration with the Psychiatric Society of Goa. PsychoSynergy is a unique platform that will bring together organizations from the mental health and allied fields across Goa, providing them an opportunity to showcase their impactful…

Margao: In a vibrant celebration of youth talent and leadership, the Rotary Club of Margao Midtown, in collaboration with Ravindra Bhavan Margao, hosted the prestigious Nakshatrazz 2025 Youth Leadership Awards on February 4, 2025. This event, held at Ravindra Bhavan Margao, was graced by distinguished guests, including Dr. Roque Gabriel Wiseman Pinto and Mr. Yogiraj Kamat, and saw the participation of 20 schools along with 100 special children. The Nakshatrazz 2025 Youth Leadership Awards were a testament to the community’s commitment to nurturing young talent. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Dr. Roque Gabriel Wiseman Pinto, Professor of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In an interesting development the Charles Correia Foundation (CCF) has endorsed the conclusion of the Task Force regarding the necessity of a structural audit for the Kala Academy in Panaji. “We endorse the conclusion of the Task Force regarding the need for a structural audit of Kala Academy as it stands today. It is an essential step we have asked for from the start,” said CCF in a statement issued here. This call to action comes in the wake of the building’s recent structural degradation and the collapse of sections post-renovation. “In view of the degradation of…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: In a gripping display of local football rivalry, Margao Sports Club edged past Sporting Club Davorlim with a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the 1st Vauradencho Ixtt Trophy. The match, held at the DSYA Ground in Curtorim on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, was a testament to the intense competition between neighboring teams. The decisive moment came when Cliff Barreto scored the winning goal, earning him the Man of the Match award and cementing Margao’s advancement in the tournament. Margao Sports Club’s victory marked a significant milestone in the 1st Vauradencho Ixtt Trophy, organized…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar of the Goa Legislative Assembly explained on Tuesday that the terms of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), led by Congress MLA Altone D’Costa, and the Public Undertaking Committee (PUC), led by Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao, have not yet expired and that the meetings of both committees are still in effect as of right now. The current panel will continue until the PUC is reconstituted in the upcoming fiscal year 2025–2026, even though the PAC’s term ends in February 2026. Alemao, D’Costa, and representatives of the United Goans Foundation met with Tawadkar on…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Brazen embezzlement of over Rs 17.30 lakh in traffic violation fines that reportedly disappeared from the Bicholim Police Station’s coffers was discovered during an internal audit. Sources claim that the officer, Pooja Gawas, has been suspended as a result of this transgression. However, the police department has mandated that an audit be conducted in every police station in try to mitigate the harm. According to the sources, despite being suspected, the female policeman was able to obtain a transfer to the Colvale Escort Cell. According to the sources, a clear discrepancy between official bank deposit receipts and…