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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: As part of the global celebrations for World Tourism Day, the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) and Skal International, in collaboration with Goa Tourism, have organized a series of exciting and enriching activities on 27th September to highlight Goa’s cultural and historical heritage. With this year’s theme focusing on Tourism & Peace, three exclusive Heritage Walks have been curated to offer a deep dive into Goa’s rich history and local life. These walks are open to all, providing a unique opportunity to explore Goa like never before. In addition to the heritage walks, an exciting…

Chennai : Rishabh Pant announced his Test comeback with a blistering hundred in the second innings against Bangladesh in Chennai. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 109 off 128 deliveries and forged a 167-run partnership with Shubman Gill, helping India challenge the visitors with a mammoth 515-run target. Pant was at his fluent best while facing the Bangladesh attack on the third day of the first Test. Resuming innings at 34 off 67, the left-hander reached 82 off 108 by the end of the first session. Pant shifted gears after the lunch break, scoring 18 runs in 16 balls to notch his 6th…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Kala Rakhonn Mandd today has demanded a white paper on Kala Academy and an inquiry by a retired High Court judge. The group today also submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant during which he assured to form a committee of experts, with a report due by Friday. While the CM assured them that reports from GSIDC and IIT would be reviewed and a committee would be formed with representatives from Kala Rakhonn Mandd, GSIDC, and PWD, the group insisted on the inclusion of non-government members, citing a lack of trust. CM also assured…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Education (DoE) today has raised concern over increasing instances of corporal punishment in schools. The department has directed all institutions to adopt a Zero Tolerance Policy towards corporal punishment, training for teachers and counselling support for students. The Directorate of Education directs all the Educational Institutions in its jurisdiction to adopt the directives i.e. Zero Tolerance Policy towards corporal punishment, any violation of this policy should be immediately addressed. “Awareness and Training to organize regular training sessions and workshops for teaching and non-teaching staff to emphasize positive and constructive disciplinary practices.Reporting Mechanism students to…

Goemkarponn desk THIVIM: Villagers and activists criticised the Investment Promotion Board (IPB) for choosing to give World Peace University a preliminary license to operate on property owned by Comunidade of Thivim. The villagers said that it seems that the government is attempting to seize comunidade land in the name of promoting investment, as seen by its acceptance of the plan to build a private institution on two lakh square meters of ground. “Ahead of time, the Investment Promotion Board also received land. To what extent does this assist us is the question. There seems to be a sales conspiracy. The…

PANAJI: This panel’s recommendations will serve as the foundation for a report that will be presented to the 55th GST Council meeting in November. The panel’s discussion on real estate will also include deliberations on a compensation scheme, which could have significant implications for the sector. One of the key elements of the meeting will be the discussion of three proposed rate structures as part of the GST fitment process. The panel will consider three options: Option 1: 7%, 14%, 21% Option 2: 18%, 16%, 24% Option 3: 9%, 18%, 27% Currently, GST is a four-tier tax structure with slabs…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Cancer Screening Abhiyan a camp will held at Community Health Centre (CHC) Canacona on 28th September 2024 from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Government of Goa in Coordination with Goa Medical College and Hospitals Bambolim is organizing the Cancer Screening Abhiyaan at Canacona taluka. People are requested to get themselves screened for Cancer if they have any of the warning signs stated below:- White patch in the mouth or tongue, A non-healing Ulcer in the mouth, A wart/ Mole growing in size or changing it’s Colour or hardness, Difficulty in Swallowing food or Fluids, Persistent indigestion/change in…