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Goemkapronn desk Porvorim: The GBBN broadband initiative has successfully connected 1,906 locations across the state, including government offices and Gram Panchayats, to the internet. If aligned with the state requirement, the central government scheme of Bharat Net 3.0, the state will save INR 784 crore on infrastructure and operation, as highlighted by Information Technology Minister Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte in today’s Legislative Assembly session. The Goa Broadband Network (GBBN) which aims to establish a high-bandwidth broadband network across the entire state, facilitated by UTL, has successfully connected 414 locations and has also linked 1492 extensions from existing locations, significantly enhancing…

New Delhi: India is not historically responsible for the climate crisis but it should not emulate polluting practices of the West from the 19th century during its development, Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has said. In an interview with news agency PTI, Scotland said India has the opportunity to lead a just and equitable energy transition by sharing expertise and technology within the 56-nation club called Commonwealth, which represents 2.7 billion people. She also said that India can exemplify a new, clean and safe development model that can serve as a beacon of hope for the Global South. “India is…

Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan argued against hosting a mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 during the IPL owners’ meeting at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The report claimed that the Bollywood superstar wanted BCCI to conduct a small auction and that led to a heated argument with Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia. However, SRK has found support in Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kavya Maran. In a statement released to Cricbuzz after the meeting, Maran spoke against holding a IPL mega auction. “It takes a lot…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association (AGDBYA) and Ponda Daivadnya Brahman Samaj supported by Goa Carrom Association organized the “4th Daivadnya Carrom Tournament 2024” on Sunday 28th July 2024 at Daivadnya Hall, Ponda Goa. This competition was held in four categories, Men (15-49 years), Women (15 years & above), Veterans (50 years & above) and Kids (below 15 years). A total 134 entries were received. Prashil Salkar, President-AGDBYA and Deepak Lotlikar, President-Ponda Daivadnya Samaj welcomed all the guests. Prashil Salkar, in his speech, quoted “ AGDBYA, founded in 2009 always thrives to bring our community people…

Paris: The Indian men’s hockey team expectedly beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics, with skipper Harmanpreet Singh scoring a brace in a 2-0 win in a Pool B match, here Tuesday. Unlike the previous two matches, India penetrated the rival circle consistently and dictated play in the first half. It was expected, considering that Ireland were the easiest of the opponents in this pool. India were, however, far from convincing in the second half, but the win has taken them to seven points from three matches while the defeat has…

Paris: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu on Wednesday cruised into women’s single badminton quarter-finals in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The ace Indian shuttler defeated Estonian opponent Kristin Kuuba 21-5, 21-10 in her second and last Group M match to qualify for the Round of 16. Sindhu made a dominant start in the face-off, leading by 8 points before Kuuba opened her account in the first game. The Estonian shuttler tried marinating the momentum but couldn’t match Sindhu’s intensity. After losing the first game 21-5, Kuuba took the lead in the second but failed to maintain it. Sindhu, on the…

Goemkapronn desk PORVORIM: In a legislative assembly session, BJP MLA Premendra Shet demanded a ban on alcohol consumption in Goa to promote development and curb accidents. She emphasized the need for such a measure, citing the rise in liquor-related incidents on roads and in factories. ”For a developed Bharat and Goa, alcohol consumption should be banned. While we can produce it for export, its local consumption should be stopped,” said Shet, who represents the Mayem constituency in North Goa. He pointed out that other states had already implemented such bans. Although Chief Minister Pramod Sawant addressed other issues raised during…