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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem won the Inter-Collegiate Tennis Championship for Men organized by Goa University at Tennis Court Fatorda Sports Complex, Margao on 7th and 8th December 2023. Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem defeated Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao 2-1 in the final Match. In the final first singles, Pranay Naik of Govt. college Quepem defeated Cavel Dias of Shree Damodar College by 6-2. In the second singles, Samprabh Desai of Shree Damodar College defeated Nagbhushan Gaonkar of Govt. College Quepem 3-6. In a deciding doubles Govt.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Young and budding football talent Soham Nagvekar caught the eye at the Reliance Youth Cup, a cornerstone event in youth football, helping his team Vasantrao Dempo Higher Secondary School, top the league stage of the tournament. His stellar performance throughout the tournament earned him the ‘Man of the Tournament’ title along with the ‘Golden Boot’ and ‘Golden Ball’ awards. Soham, the son of the former Sarpanch of Arpora, Nagoa, Shri Krishna Nagvekar, has emerged as a football prodigy, captivating audiences with his skills in this tournament that spanned from November 21st to December 6th. The event saw…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has recommended Prompt Augmentation of Women PSI Deployment as Child Welfare Police Officers in Critical Police Stations. The Goa SCPCR convened its monthly Joint Review Meeting of the Child Protection System on 7th December 2023 at the Secretariat, Porvorim. Stakeholders from the child protection system strongly advocate for the immediate and augmented deployment of Women Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) as Child Welfare Police Officers in critical police stations. This recommendation aligns with the mandates outlined in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The urgency of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Rajya Sabha MP and State President of BJP Goa, Sadanand Shet Tanavade, drew the attention of the Minister of External Affairs in the Rajya Sabha during the Zero Hours to a critical issue affecting a substantial number of individuals in Goa. The Regional Passport Office has recently revoked passports of over 70 people following the renewal of their Indian passports subsequent to registering their births in Portugal. The revocation is based on considering birth registration in Portugal as the effective date of acquiring citizenship. Rajya Sabha MP Tanavade has urged the Minister of External Affairs to reconsider…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The beautiful state on India’s southwest coast, recently won the title of “Best Fairs and Festival State” at The Economic Times Travel & Tourism Annual Conclave & Awards. This recognition highlights the state’s diverse festival calendar, showcasing its rich culture. An important part of this success is the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, who strongly supports the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative for cultural and spiritual tourism. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, whose able leadership supports the initiative. A notable example of Goa’s unique approach to celebrating its culture is the “Chikhal Kalo” festival in Marcel, North…

Goemkarponn desk Ponda: Temples are the foundation of Hindu Dharma. People get drawn to temples even in prevailing times due to the divine energy emanated by temples; therefore, it is the duty of Hindus to protect the sanctity of temples. It is necessary to bring together temple trustees, priests and devotees to preserve the divinity of temples through performance of ritualistic worship in temples, conserving ancient temple culture and protection of traditions followed by temples. Also, unity of Temple trustees is the need of the hour to re-establish temples ruined during the Portuguese regime. In order to achieve all these…

The CJI also noted that India’s pluralistic culture and “ability to engage in dialogue” set it apart from various other countries which got independence during the same period but could not keep democracy. New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said that the polarisation across the world, with India being no exception, is marked by the growth of social media and the intolerance among communities. The CJI also noted that India’s pluralistic culture and “ability to engage in dialogue” set it apart from several other nations which got independence during the same period but could not keep hold…