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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute police has arrested 30-year-old Anjuna resident Dinesh Patni on suspicion of snatching cell phones from visitors. Four stolen phones were also found in his possession by the police. The offender, a Gujarati native, was arrested by police after they discovered him acting strangely close to Bhodkovodd, Calangute. The accused tried to run away after being told to halt, but a police policeman pursued and apprehended him. According to the police, Patni admitted to snatching cell phones from different Calangute sites. According to police, the accused has been placed under arrest in accordance with section 303(2) of…

Panjim: Goa State Council for Science and Technology, Saligao, being nodal agency for undertaking Geographical indication (GI) registration for the State of Goa is presently working on Goan sausages ( Choris ) and thus initiating a procedure to bring all the stakeholders on a single platform by proposing a Goa Choris producers association. This will further help to standarize the process of choris making and prepare a plan of action for branding Choris with GI tag, upon receipt of it. All Choris producers across the State are requested to paricipate in the meeting schedule on November 06, 2024 at mini-…

Panaji: The Government celebrated 9th Ayurveda Day. To commemorate the celebration a function has been jointly organized by the State Ayush Society, National Ayush Mission, Directorate of Health Services in seminar hall at Secretariat today. While addressing at the function Deputy Director Public Health Dr Rupa Naik called for the need of innovation in Ayurveda as it kept pace with advancements by adopting technology for better patient diagnostics and treatment personalisation. Dr. Naik further said Ayurveda being an ancient system is gaining recognition worldwide as an important tool for addressing modern health challenges, including stress, lifestyle diseases, and overall wellness.…

Panaji: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Goa, in collaboration with Goa University, organised “WALKATHON 2024” starting from the Goa University Library till Odxel Junction. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the Special Summary Revision 2025 and the significance of voter registration. “Every vote matters,” emphasized Shri Ramesh Verma, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, Goa. He encouraged the participating students to engage with their communities, particularly targeting individuals without voter ID cards, and to motivate them to enroll for a brighter future. Smt. Triveni Velip, Joint Chief Electoral Officer and SVEEP Nodal Officer, underscored the vital role of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Table Tennis Association (GTTA) hosted an exclusive training session led by Massimo Costantini, the foreign Head Coach of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), at the South Goa TT Academy, Fatorda. This two-hour session provided invaluable insights to the top two ranked boys and girls in each category, with a few Goa coaches also in attendance to observe and take valuable inputs. Highlighting GTTA’s commitment, President Sudin Verenkar stated, “We are happy to hold periodic sessions like these with top-tier coaches to help our players upgrade their skills and remain competitive. From time to…

Team Goemkarponn Peddem: The cat is out of the bag. Goans are selling Goa and Goan interests for a few silver coins. The state is rocked by protests over meg projects which will reduce Goans to a minority in the coming years. All along Goans have been pointing to politicians and their chacmas of selling Goan land and Goan interests. For a moment let’s forget about Goan land but shift our focus to Goan hockey. The Goan men’s hockey team is scheduled to leave for the Hockey India senior men’s championship which will take place from November 4 in Chennai,…

Goa, often recognized for its vibrant culture and picturesque landscapes, is grappling with alarming job scams that threaten the livelihoods of many residents, particularly the youth. The recent arrest of Pooja Naik, who is accused of defrauding job seekers with the assistance of two government personnel, serves as a stark reminder of the rampant corruption that plagues recruitment processes in the state. Naik was granted bail on Tuesday, but her relief was short-lived, as Bicholim police swiftly re-arrested her, highlighting the serious legal implications associated with her actions. Reports suggest that Naik and her accomplices exploited the desperation of job…