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Writing is the art of soul which is bestowed upon few people. The second phase release of seven more books indicates success of the scheme formulated by Raj Bhavan in the interest of new budding writers said the Governor of Goa at a function organized at Darbar Hall Raj Bhavan Donapaula today. This is the second phase of Nayi Pahal Scheme where in seven books – 5 in Marathi, 1 in Konkani, 1 in malyali languages were released at the hands of dignitaries. The Governor said formulation of Nayi Pahal scheme is the permanent investment. This scheme has noble objective…

Aside from the technical skills required to shoot a documentary film, the key to making a good, in-depth documentary is the director’s art of engaging and negotiating with the subject on whom the camera is trained, according to renowned documentary filmmakers Dr. Anjali Monteiro and KP Jayashankar. The two filmmakers and writers dived into the intricacies of documentary filmmaking during their talk at a MOG Sundays event at the Museum of Goa in Pilerne recently, providing a lens to understand the relationship between the filmmakers and their subjects. Dr. Anjali Monteiro reflected on the challenges and complexities of entering the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: With Goa all set to miss October end deadline to complete the much delayed Coastal Zone Management Plan 2019, all the developmental works including that of state government projects across coastal belt are likely to come to a halt from November. The Centre has declined to grant any permissions under CRZ 2011 to projects, from next month, pending updatation of CZMP. Though the state government on October 10 approached the Union Ministry for Environment seeking seven months time that is till May 31 2024 to complete the entire process, there is no communication from the centre with…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa’s men and women badminton teams put up a spirited performance but that was not enough for them to find a spot on the medals podium in the 37th National Games at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium here on Friday. Both the teams went into their final round-robin clash needing a win to finish second in their respective groups and be assured of a bronze medal. With a good number of supporters cheering them from the stands, the men’s team pushed the formidable Assam in two singles and one doubles match but the lack of experience…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Maharashtra and Assam marched into the badminton women’s team final with comfortable wins over their respective opponents in the group stages of the 37th National Games at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium here on Friday. Maharashtra now have a chance to bag both the team gold medals from the badminton arena as the men will take on Karnataka in the other summit clash. With the final spot in line, Maharashtra women were taking on hosts Goa in their final group B clash while Assam faced Andhra Pradesh in Group A. Both the teams came up…

Goa, 20th October 2023 – Paragon Footwear, India’s leading footwear brand, has expanded its reach into the heart of South Goa (Pajifond, Margao) with its first and exclusive store in Goa, barring the presence through multi-label stores. The 86th unique store in India promises a delightful shopping experience for footwear enthusiasts. The inaugural event was graced by respected former Chief Minister of Goa, Mr. Digambar Kamat, adding an aura of prestige to this momentous occasion. The brand-new Paragon Footwear store is located in the picturesque landscape of South Goa, known for its scenic beauty and vibrant culture. Spread in an…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The FDA has imposed penalty on eight food business operators for manufacturing and selling standard and mis-branded cashew nuts. In one case filed by Food Safety Officer, Miss. Safia Khan, was decided with a fine of Rs. 50,000/-, imposed on (ii) Shri Jagadish Chowdhary. M/s Goa Cashew Palace, Shop No. 648/B, Pinto Vaddo, Candolim, Bardez Goa for repacking and selling ‘Cashewnuts’, which were declared as “Sub-Standard’ & ‘Mis-branded”, on analysis due to the presence of kernels which are Superficially damaged, Shrivelled (deformed). Spotted (Black and brown) and Speckled and having presence of testa more than the maximum…