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Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Hundreds of Canconcar’s revelled in the annual Shigmotsav Floats held late Tuesday evening in the commercial town of Chaudi even as maximum participants including Chitrarath, Romtamel, Folk Dances enthralled the crowd. The Shigmotsav-2024 was earlier flagged off at the hands of Department of Arts & Culture Director Sagun Velip in the presence of Canacona Dy. Collector Madhu Narvekar, Canacona Municipal Council Chief Officer Mangaldas Gaonkar, Department of Agriculture Dy. Directors Chandrahas Dessai and Nagesh Komarpant, Canacona Shigmotsav-2024 Mandal Working president Babesh Borkar, Secretary Sidharth Dessai, and Treasurer Subhash Mahale, amongst several prominent residents of Canacona. Besides showing…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: AAP’s Goa unit has condoled the untimely demise of the party’s founding member Dinesh Vaghela. State President Adv. Amit Palekar said that Vaghela, who has been associated with the party since the India Against Corruption days, was an inspiration and guide for many of the dedicated leaders of AAP today. “He was a member of our party’s highest decision-making body, the National Executive. He also served as chairperson of the party’s Disciplinary Committee. But he was admired and respected by every AAP volunteer because, despite his age and health, he would enthusiastically join ground campaigns and street…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Bengaluru CEO’s 4-year-old murder case: The Goa Police has filed a case against Suchana Seth, the CEO of an AI startup, who was arrested on charges of killing her four-year-old son. She was caught with her son’s body stuffed in a bag as she was travelling from Goa to Karnataka on January 7. In the 642-page chargesheet against Seth in the Goa Children’s Court, the Calangute Police mentioned that the child died as a result of shock and respiratory asphyxia, caused by strangulation. The Goa Police also attached a scribbled note written on a tissue with an…

Goemkarponn desk DHARMAPUR: In a shocking incident one person died after a Kadamba bus rammed into a two-wheeler at Dramapur, Salcete today morning. The person had been shifted to South Goa District Hospital for treatment. The bus veered off the road and tilted into roadside bushes. All passengers inside the bus have been safely rescued. As per the information, the bus was travelling from Margao to Karwar when the incident happened. Sources say the bus went out of control and rammed into a two-wheeler before hitting an electricity pole. The reason for the accident is not confirmed. Police are on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) situated in Goa commemorated its 35th Foundation Day on April 1, 2024. Several guests and agricultural luminaries graced the event, including Dr. Gurbachan Singh, Former Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi. Urging Sustainable Agriculture Dr. Singh’s address called upon scientists to intensify efforts in areas such as rainwater harvesting, integrated farming systems, and soil management. Emphasizing the coastal region’s rich biodiversity, he stressed the need for sustainable utilization. Furthermore, he advocated for a balanced approach to pest and disease management through the integration of organic and inorganic…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa organized its 12th Children’s Tiatr Competition from March 10 to March 16, 2024, at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Kala Academy Goa. 10 children’s tiatr troupes participated in the competition. ‘Khol Khol Baim’ written, directed and presented by Marcos Gonsalves bagged first place in the competition. ‘Fuddem Panvl Mar’ written, directed and presented by Fr. Milagres Dias and ‘Tumchea Sangata Hanv Jiyetam’ written and directed by William Fernandes and presented by Drishti Entertainments Curchorem won the second and third places respectively. In the Best Direction category, the…

New Delhi: Hitting out at Congress after the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) offered to support the UDF in Kerala, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that grand-old-party does not believe in India’s sovereignty and has been supporting anti-India campaigns for several years. Speaking exclusively to CNN-News18 during his roadshow in Ramanagara, Karnataka, the Home Minister said he is not shocked to see Congress getting support from SDPI. “I am not shocked to see that SDPI is supporting Congress. With the support communal forces, Congress has been supporting anti-India campaigns for several years. Support from SDPI means…