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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: After a five-day wait, the government has successfully opened the blocked gates of Amthane Dam in Bicholim, bringing an end to the water problems in Bardez taluka in North Goa. Authorities said that by this evening, the Bardez taluka would receive its share of drinkable water once the dam’s water is released to the Assonora water treatment facility. In order to unlock the blocked gate, the Water Resources Department (WRD) had to enlist Indian Navy divers. “I kept a careful eye on the Amthane dam problem. The gate has been repaired, and water from the dam was…

New Delhi: In a significant development that marks a new era in India’s legal landscape, Uttarakhand has become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a move that has been hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “Secular Civil Code” that will strengthen democracy and the spirit of the Constitution. On January 27, 2025, Uttarakhand made history by adopting the UCC, a landmark reform that standardizes laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and succession, aiming to promote equality across gender and religion. This implementation has been met with both praise and criticism, with Muslim leaders and…

New Delhi: In a historic event marked by precision and technological prowess, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its 100th mission on January 29, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This significant achievement was highlighted by the successful deployment of the NVS-02 navigation satellite using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F15), which lifted off at 6:23 AM. This mission is particularly noteworthy as it is the first under the leadership of ISRO’s new Chairman, Dr. V Narayanan, who assumed office on January 13, 2025. Dr. Narayanan, a distinguished scientist and expert in rocket and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a heartwarming and life-changing event, a 25-year-old labourer from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, who met with a fatal accident in Mapusa, Goa, has given new life to five individuals through his organ donation. Despite the best medical efforts, the young man suffered severe brain injury and was declared brain dead. The pivotal decision to donate his organs was made by his wife, who demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness in the face of tragedy. The donor, a construction site worker in Bicholim, leaves behind his wife and three children. The brain stem death certification was conducted by Dr.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The commencement of Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2025’s Open category matches witnessed Anil Kumar defeat last year’s semi-finalist, Maaz Khan, in Round 3 of the Open Men’s Singles. The tournament’s ongoing matches are being held at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias courts in Miramar. Initially, on a winning streak, Maaz Khan had triumphed over Rajaram Paiginkar in Round 1 and Eugene D’Souza in Round 2, with a score of 6-0 and 6-2, respectively, before being bested by Anil Kumar in the third round with a score of 4-6. The Open Men’s Singles category has witnessed three rounds…

Mapusa: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa, celebrated its 59th Annual Day on January 25, 2025. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Rev. Fr. Dr. Romeo Monteiro, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and a renowned musician. The event began with a formal welcome by the college administrator, Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema. The Acting Principal, Ms. Ursula Barreto, listed the college’s achievements in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities, highlighting the awards of excellence in sports and inter-collegiate cultural events and also commended the faculty for significant achievements with regards to research and publication. She attributed the success to…

New Delhi: In the midst of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, a heated political dispute has surfaced over allegations of the Yamuna River being polluted, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaging in a bitter war of words. On Monday, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sparked controversy by accusing the BJP-led Haryana government of intentionally contaminating the Yamuna River’s water supply to Delhi. Kejriwal claimed that the Haryana government had mixed “poison” into the water, which could lead to a severe health crisis in the national capital. This allegation was…