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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA- Not less than 30 former student leaders of the ‘70s and ‘80s would assemble at the launch of serializing the historic students’ movement of Goa at ManoShobha Kalaghar at Loliem in Canacona taluka on Saturday, 28 September. Edition 1.0 of the series would cover Goa’s first mass students’ agitation demanding 50% bus concession in 1978 and two GMC scandals of reservation of seats and the most shameful Marks Scandal by the then education minister in 1979-80. The three-hours-long function from 4 pm onwards will be attended by several former student leaders who rose in their lives and…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: In a massive show of strength hundreds of Hindus under the banner of Hindavi Swaraj Sanghatan gathered outside the Canacona Dy Collectorate to show unflinched solidarity with the demand not to permit ‘Juluse’ a non-traditional practice of Muslims celebrating Eid sought to be taken out on the streets of Canacona at any point of time, and permanently ban this ‘Juluse’ a type of rally taken out on the roads by Muslim community anytime in future in Canacona taluka. Speakers stating Muslims in Canacona are purposely applying for the third time to hold the rally (Juluse) in Canacona…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The suspension of a confirmed teacher who was purportedly involved in the alleged assault of a fourth-grade kid at a Camurlim primary school has been accepted by the State government. Following the teacher and management hearings, Shailesh Zingde, the Director of Education, gave his approval for the regular teacher involved in the incident to be suspended. “The suspension order was issued a long time after the two were suspended by the school administration. According to process, the management had asked for my clearance, which was given in less than 15 days, Zingde stated. Since the normal teacher…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Land losers will be given preference for jobs and prospects for self-employment through the Konkan Railway Corporation (KRC), according to South Goa MP Capt. Viriato Fernandes. He committed to writing KRC to request an extension of the application deadline for the 190 available positions. In a meeting with Fernandes, land losers whose property was purchased for the Konkan Railway Project submitted a memorandum asking for confirmation of priority over business spaces and employment in the KRC. They emphasized the unfulfilled promise of primacy in employment possibilities and the sacrifices made by Goans who gave up their land…

Team Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism has become the biggest driver of Goa’s economy and so it’s important to train and create human resources to ensure Goans get the maximum benefit of jobs emerging in this sector, said Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant while speaking as the Chief Guest at the ‘Yuva Tourism Clubs Meet’ organized by the Department of Tourism as part of the run-up to World Tourism Day celebrations (September 27), held at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula today. “If we fail to create human resources,” the Chief Minister said, “People from outside Goa will come and take up those…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today released five volumes documenting the trials of Freedom Fighters and inaugurated a special exhibition featuring portraits of Freedom Fighters created by students of the Goa College of Art. The event, organized by the Department of Goa Gazetteer and Historical Records, was held in the city, with Secretary (Gazetteer), Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, serving as the guest of honor. In his speech, Chief Minister Dr. Sawant reiterated that the Patradevi Martyrs Memorial will be inaugurated by December 19, 2024. He emphasized the significance of remembering the contributions of Freedom Fighters, highlighting the memorials…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Fr. Agnelo Youth Sports Club Paroda made short of work Raia Sporting Club by defeating them 6-4 and sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the 32nd Curtorim Panchayat Cup organised by Curtorim Gymkhana. The match had a beautiful start with both the teams showcasing beautiful football. Paroda broke their deadlock in the 10th minute when Melson took a powerful shot which hit the Raia defender and went in. Paroda netted their 2 nd goal through Joy Fernandes who was unmarked and tapped the ball in the back of the net. Paroda made it 3-0 just before…