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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: A five-year-old girl died after a cement pole came crashing on her on Wednesday, the police said. The incident happened at Betim village near Panaji in North Goa when Tanisha Damavkar was playing. Porvorim police said the child was swinging by holding onto a cable that was tied to two poles of a dilapidated and abandoned house, a little away from her home. “One of the poles came crashing on her, hitting her face. She suffered severe injuries and was taken to Goa Medical College and Hospital, where she breathed her last,” a police official said.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Altinho Panaji has informed that the Election Commission of India, has issued instructions on the Defacement of Property for guidance of political parties, law enforcing authorities and the Election Commission’s Observers deployed during elections. The Commission has directed that No wall writing, pasting of posters/papers or defacement in any other form, or erecting /displaying of cutouts, hoardings, banners, flags etc. shall be permitted on any Government premises (Including civil structures) or any other structure owned by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) during the period of enforcement of Model Code of Conduct.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In commemoration of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary, the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today joined the Children’s Day Celebration organized by Bal Bhavan in the city today. Paying respects, the Chief Minister offered floral tributes at the statue of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Extending his warm greetings to children on the occasion, the Chief Minister stated that 50 Bal Bhavan centers across the state are actively taking part in the celebration of Children’s Day. Bal Bhavan focuses on nurturing students’ creative talents, providing instruction in skills such as painting, singing, paper-making, and crafting throughout the year, he…

  Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Pavillion at much-awaited 42nd India International Trade Fair, an initiative of India Trade Promotion Organisation (A Government of India Enterprise), based on the theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam – United by Trade” a mega event was inaugurated by Dipak Bandekar, Director of Information and Publicity today. Information Officer, DIP, Allwyn X. Pereira; Administrative Officer, IPB, Sadashiv Pandit; Information Assistant, DIP, Siddhesh Samant; Information Assistant, DoT, Rajendra Tari; Manager GTDC, Shankar Naik and Business Relation Officer, IPB, Vishant Naik were amongst those present on the occasion. A broucher titled Atmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa was also released at the hands…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Two Kazakhstan nationals were among 17 persons rescued along the state’s coastline over the long Diwali weekend. The double rescue was conducted at Arambol beach, when the two Kazakhs aged 31 and 36 years who were caught in a rip current while swimming, were unable to make it to shore. The duo was rescued by Drishti Marine lifesavers Priyansh Gwas and Suhas Gawas with the help of a rescue tube and surfboard. Another double rescue was conducted at the same beach involving two young men from Pune, who were saved from drowning by on-duty lifesavers. Two other…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Political Science Programme of the D.D.Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University, remembered Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 134th birth anniversary today. Recalling Nehru’s contribution to the making of modern India, speakers acknowledged his contribution to making of institutions in higher education, science and technology that have made India a globally recognized player. His policy of non alignment continues to resonate in India’s pragmatic multialignment today, it was asserted. Nehru was perceived as a leader who engaged with ideas, whether it was ‘Discovery of India’ or his famous “Letters to the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights organized fun and sports programme on Children’s day for the children belonging to Kathkari tribals, staying at Porascadem and Virnoda. Around 40 children were part of the various fun filled events organized for them. The programme was organized in collaboration with Human Touch Foundation and Help & Help Charitable Trust. The Commission has undertaken various child focused programmes among these tribal children, covering health, education, and access to social protection since last two years. Peter F. Borges, Chairperson, Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights said Children…