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Mohammed Shami shared a heartwarming post after being conferred with the Arjuna Award at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. New Delhi: Veteran Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami became one of the 26 athletes to have been conferred with the Arjuna Award by President Draupadi Murmu on Tuesday. Shami, who was India’s finest bowler in the ODI World Cup 2023, received the award in person, and was honoured by the president. After receiving India’s second-highest sporting award, Shami took to social media to express his gratitude at the honour, thanking the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), his teammates, family and others.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The mining associations, the Goa Mining Association (GMA) and the Goa Mineral Ore Exporter’s Association (GMOEA), demanded on that the State government rationalize the stamp duty in order to ensure the growth and sustainability of the industry, which has been closed since February 2018. In their joint meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the members of GMOEA and GMA urged the prompt restart of mining operations with regard to the nine mineral blocks that were up for e-auction. In a joint statement, the Associations stated that “this resumption is slated to play a pivotal role in boosting…

Goemkarponn desk COLLEM: Following the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, three individuals from Chhattisgarh were taken into custody for the gang rape of two young girls close to the Collem railway station. Collem police detained Sana Singh, 25, Jay Singh, 35, and Devlal Agaria, 22, after receiving a complaint from the survivor. The three people from Chhattisgarh, who were reportedly labourers, were momentarily residing close to the railway station in a makeshift hut. “The labour class survivors had travelled to Goa about three weeks prior in search of employment,” stated lady PSI Vibhavari Gaonkar, who is handling the case.…

~ 165 missing children traced on Goa’s beaches in 2023. ~ Calangute reported 213 incidents which accounted for the highest number of incidents on beaches. ~ October witnessed the highest rescues with 133 reported incidents. Panaji: Over 700 persons were rescued along Goa’s beaches of which 469 were saved from drowning by lifesavers off Goa’s coastline and two major water bodies in the state over the last calendar year 2023. Calangute beach reported the most number of incidents in the same period, according to statistics shared by Drishti Marine, Goa’s state-appointed lifesaving and rescue agency. Of the 469 water-based rescue…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today reiterated Government`s commitment to deal with the issue of Mhadei river diversion at the Centre and Supreme Court very strongly. In no case, the Government will compromise on interest of Goa and its people. Chief Minister was speaking at a function organized by Goa Legislators` Forum on the occasion of 60th Goa Legislators` Day held at Goa Assembly Complex, Porvorim. Reacting towards concerns raised regarding Mhadei river during the programme Dr. Sawant said that, the Government is very much serious on the Mhadei river issue wherein it will never let Karnataka…

 Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Purple Fest 2024: On the second day of the International Purple Fest, a National Summit on Inclusive Education was held at the Maquinez Palace, Panaji. The summit commenced with the Founder Director at Brotherhood, New Delhi, Satish Kapoor, welcoming the gathering. The panel for the discussion included Dr. Sandhya Limaye from TISS, Mumbai; Martin Matthew, representing the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute Of Speech And Hearing Disabilities; Taha Haaziq, Secretary of the Office of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Avelino De Sa, president of the Disability Rights Association of Goa. Dr. Sandhya Limaye highlighted the…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The International Purple Fest, Goa 2024 the much-anticipated annual event, continued its spectacular journey into the world of sports on its second day, captivating audiences with a day filled with exhilarating competitions and unforgettable moments. The day kicked off with a burst of energy as athletes from various disciplines showcased their prowess, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats. From heart-pounding races to skillful displays of athleticism, Purple Fest transformed into a hub of sporting excellence. Goa won both their matches in the men’s and women’s five-a-side unified football tournament that kicked off on Tuesday, at…