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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Consumer VOICE, New Delhi and National Organization for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE-India) with support of Goa Education Development Corporation*, Govt of Goa organized a sensitization workshop on “Tobacco and Substance Abuse” The workshop was attended by 75 for Counsellors and 18 Supervisors of the corporation, Dr Salkar, President NOTE (India) explained the participants on various types of substance abuse and its ill effects, the focus of the workshop was on developing skills for early identification of substance abuse in youth, the Counsellors appointed by Goa Education Development Corporation work with Secondary and Higher Secondary students from schools across…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that state government is awaiting nod from Central government to go ahead with IIT project at Rivona. Sawant was speaking to reporters after MoU signing of Directorate of Higher Education with IIT Goa, BITS Goa & GIM for Faculty Enrichment Internship Program(FEIP). “The inspection of the land is done and now we are awaiting response from central government. Once they approve the land, we can say it is final,” said Sawant He further said that nothing is left from the Goa government side and that once the central government approves it…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Unable to form government in Goa in 2017 despite emerging as the single-largest party in the state Assembly and its MLAs defecting to the BJP since last two terms, the Congress unit here has been facing criticism, but a senior leader of grand old party exuded confidence of taking on the saffron party and combating what he alleged the “BJP’s strategy of finishing democracy”. Defections may be not be new for Goa, as since 1963, the coastal state has seen different Chief Ministers (13 faces) of various parties being sworn in 30 times and imposition of the…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: “Urban Naxalism of BJP Government’s Smart City Works takes away another innocent Life. New Year begins with darkness in a family due to gross negligence and arrogance of the Government. No more excuses, fix responsibilities and act against those responsible. My condolences to the bereaved Family,” stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the unfortunate death of a youth from Ribandar Ayush Rupesh Halarnkar after his bike fell in the unguarded pit dug for Smart City Work, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao urged the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to act against all those who are…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa PS Sreedharan Pillai has extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa on the joyous occasion of New Year 2024. Governor, in his message, has stated that the New Year is a joyous event when we refresh our thoughts and prepare for new achievements. It is a time when we refresh our thoughts and renew our resolve to make improvements in our life. The New Year brings new hopes, aspirations, expectations and rejuvenates our lives. Pillai further has urged the people of Goa to renew our commitment to live in…

Goemkarponn desk Local artists Pradeep Padgaonkar and Betty Alvares were felicitated in Saligao at the hands of MLA Kedar Naik in the presence of Tiatr Stalwart Prince Jacob. Star Events and One Team, One Dream under the initiative of Pradeep (Dipy) Sawant are celebrating Xmas and New Year in Saligao. Noxibantlem, a Tiatr show by Price Jacob and his team was staged on the occasion. Felicitation program was held during the interval of the Tiatr. Pradeep Padgaonkar and Betty Alvares were honoured for their contribution in the field of Art and Culture. Speaking on the occasion Prof Dilip Dhargalkar recalled…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chirag Mahale, Linesh Virnodkar, Sufiya Shaikh and Janhavi Virnodkar won triple crowns each while Pragya Audi, Astha Poudel, Shaurya Naik and Shane D’ Souza won double crowns, at ShuttleFiesta – the 2023 North Goa District Badminton Tournament held at Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. Abhishek Swami and Janhavi Virnodkar clinched the Men’s and Women’s singles titles. In Men’s doubles, Amey Desai and Manav Shetgaonkar emerged champions in a closely fought match while Gosh Nadaf and Sufiya Shaikh won the Senior Mixed doubles title. Chirag Mahale emerged victorious in the Junior U19 singles category. Soham Naik and Sufiya Shaikh…