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Mariya Ahmed Didi further expressed disappointment over disparaging remarks, highlighting India as the “911 call” for the Maldives, always coming to their rescue in times of need. MALE: Former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi on Monday said that derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrate the “short-sightedness” of the Maldives government, adding that India has been a reliable ally, providing assistance in various sectors, including defense, and criticized any attempt to undermine the longstanding relationship. She further expressed disappointment over disparaging remarks, highlighting India as the “911 call” for the Maldives, always coming to their rescue in times…

 As the second edition of the International Purple Fest in Goa-2024 begins, dignitaries invite everyone to join in a lively celebration, promoting empowerment, inclusivisity and diversity Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The much-awaited International Purple Festival was inaugurated on Monday at the D.B Ground in Panaji. The six-day event is organised jointly by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Directorate of Social Welfare under the Government of Goa, this festival is in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Chief Minister, Dr.Pramod…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda-Margao has organized annual E-Waste Collection Drive in association with KARO SAMBHAV, India’s leading Producer Responsibility Organisation from January 10, 2024 and will ends on January 20, 2024. The E-Waste drive is open for residents of Margao and the surrounding areas. Mobile phones, batteries, servers, power cords, cables, CPUs, CRT/LED/LCD Monitors, Key boards, Mouse Power Supplies, Hard drives, Laptops, Notebooks, Chargers, Tablets, Printers, Cartridges, Medical devices, Adapters, Television Sets, Smart watches, Pendrives, Remotes, Refrigerators, Washing Machines etc will be accepted. Tube lights, Bulbs and Serial Lights will not be accepted.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The much-anticipated 4th edition of the Ultimate Badminton League (UBL) is set to captivate Panaji with two days of intense badminton action at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, on February 10 and 11, 2024. Jointly organized by the Goa Sports Club and Chicalim Badminton Club, under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association, this edition promises to be a grand spectacle, raising the bar for competitive badminton. Six formidable teams will compete for the prestigious UBL Trophy and a substantial cash prize pool of Rs 414,000/-. The player auctions, a pivotal prelude to the league, are scheduled for…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The decline in tourist footfalls in the coastal state has become a worrisome situation for stakeholders, as tourism is their bread and butter. They blame the authorities for not checking ‘open defecation’ on the beaches and the harassment of tourists by vendors. John Lobo, General Secretary of the Shack Owners Welfare Society, said that there is a drop in tourists this year and hence the government should find out the reasons. “Compared to last year, this year there is a decline in the arrival of foreign tourists. The government should immediately convene a meeting with all stakeholders…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Supreme Court will now hear the Mhadei petitions filed by the Goa government on January 10. Last month the case was listed but it never came up for hearing. Goa has filed two contempt petitions against the Karnataka government for illegally diverting Mhadei river water. As per the daily cause list, the matter will come up for hearing before Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta in Court No 2. Besides the two contempt petitions filed by the Goa government in 2018 and 2019, the Apex Court will also hear the applications filed by the Karnataka…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Due to the State Government’s indecision in starting the factory as promised before, the Sugarcane Farmers Association protested at Azad Maidan, Panaji. They had already given time for the government till January 2, to step up their agitation. Farmers claimed to have already put the government in touch with a contractor who was prepared to take over plant operations. They declared that they would not stop their sit-in protest until the government decided to reopen the factory. The farmers are now demanding that the government fulfills that promise within a months time. Farmers feel forced to demonstrate…