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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Goa Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative exchange programme designed to elevate the skills of its top-ranked players. This exciting initiative will see some of the best table tennis players from other states invited to play alongside Goa’s finest sub junior and junior paddlers. The primary goal of this programme is to expose Goan players to diverse playing styles and techniques, thereby equipping them to excel at the national level. There will be a series of such camps periodically held inviting players from different academies. The first of such…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji:  The launch of The Goa Network (TGN) was held recently at Surendrababu Timblo Hall, GCCI, Panaji. The event featured distinguished guests including Mr D S Prashant, CEO of the Startup and IT Promotion Cell, Government of Goa, Ms Rafina Shaik, Founder of GOWOMANIA, WEBN, and Managing Partner at Goenkart, Mr Tushar Sawant, Enterprise Development Manager at FiiRE, Mr Amol Palkar, Managing Partner at Kena Capital Advisors LLP, and Dr Kuldeep D’mello, Director of Smile Dental Clinics and Real Estate Consultant. The Goa Network is a platform for connecting startups and businesses based in Goa and aims to…

Panaji: Students in higher educational institutions across Goa need to be equipped with cutting-edge technological know-how to be on par with advancements taking place at the international level, placing them on an equal playing field in the knowledge and job markets, said Akhilesh Bhisso, founder of the Goa-based digitally enabled construction company, Innovent. Bhisso proposed the implementation of virtual reality (VR) laboratories and experience centres across educational institutions in the state to facilitate this endeavour. He stated that he aimed to approach the state government to collaborate with him on this initiative and have the VR centres installed across educational…

Goemkarponn desk Saligao: The Goa Heritage Festival 2024, organized by The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa is set to take place from May 24th to May 26th, 2024. The three-day festival promises an immersive experience at the Saligao Football Ground from 6 pm onwards. The Goa Heritage Festival aims to showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Goa, offering attendees a unique opportunity to experience the essence of the state’s traditions through various artistic expressions. Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism & Managing Director GTDC stated “The Goa Heritage Festival represents a beautiful fusion of tradition and creativity, where every…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association have selected the following Sub  Junior players who will represent Goa State in the 28th Sub-Junior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship to be held at Kalol, Ahmadabad, Gujarat from 25th to 28th May 2024. Boys:- 1) Saiesh Naik  – Kavlem 2) Parth Nagardale -Dharbandora 3) Prathamesh Sinari – Amona 4) Pravit Naik -Khandepar  5) Harshad Salgaonkar – Narve 6) Swapnil Patil – Mapusa 7) Shivshankar Chavan – Taleigao 8) Kaivalya Manerkar – Mangeshi 9) Sarthak Gad – Kudnem 10) Viraj Tari – Kumbarjua 11) Yuvraj Malik – Pernem  12) Saurabh Gaonkar -…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Three on-duty Drishti Marine lifesavers were bitten by stray dogs while patrolling Goa’s beaches in the span of two weeks in May 2024. They received the necessary first aid and medical attention. On Wednesday (May 22), lifesaver Roshan Patil was bitten by a stray dog on Betalbatim beach while patrolling and taken to the health centre in Cansaulim for treatment and vaccination. On Tuesday (May 21), lifesaver Sarvesh Tandial was bitten by a stray dog at Calangute Beach and received the necessary first aid, vaccination and medical treatment for his wounds. Last weekend, Sashikant Jadhav, Drishti Marine…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: While stating that insults will not be tolerated, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has condemned statements made by Shreha Dhargalkar against Devi Lairai and Shantadurga. Chief Minister was speaking to media reporters after arriving from New Delhi after a hectic round of campaigning for NDA. “I condemn such statements made by Shreha Dhargalkar. They have been running NGOs under the garb of helping certain sections of society. The government will not stay silent on such religious issues,” said Sawant. He further said that based on the instructions, Shreha was arrested under relevant sections. “Dhargalkar’s comments on deities…