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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Books and Beyond Literary Club in association with the Library Department of Don Bosco College, Panjim organised their first club meeting for the academic year 2024-25. The event commenced with an animated discussion on the books that students enjoyed as well as hated reading. Participants were encouraged to share their literary preferences, experiences and recommendations. This was followed by a workshop on writing impactful short stories. Assistant Professors Marina Martins and Jude Fernandes were the resource persons for the same. They explained various elements like plot, setting and narrative style, along with tips for developing characters and…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is pleased to announce its participation in the Business, Leisure, Travel, MICE (BLTM) 2024, scheduled to be held from 29th to 31st August 2024 at the Yashobhoomi, India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC), New Delhi. This prestigious event serves as a premier platform for the global travel industry, bringing together key stakeholders from across the world. Goa Tourism’s presence at BLTM New Delhi 2024 will offer an exclusive opportunity to showcase the state’s diverse and luxurious tourism offerings. The Goa Tourism pavilion, designed to reflect the essence of Goa,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Government of Goa has, for the first time, issued an advisory for annual myopia screenings at all government schools in the state, marking a significant step in advancing child eye care in India. This advisory follows the successful completion of one year of the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation’s ‘Vision for All’ program in Goa, an initiative aimed at combating myopia among school children across the state. Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is increasingly recognised as a global health concern, particularly among children. Launched in February 2023, the ‘Vision for All’ program has focused on early detection and…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, Fabindia is thrilled to introduce its exclusive, thoughtfully curated collection to infuse your celebrations with festive charm. This collection showcases a captivating selection of men’s kurtas, elegant saris, and exquisite jewellery, ideal for the spirit of this festival. This collection embraces rich hues, intricate craftsmanship, and the vibrancy of the season, seamlessly blending the traditions and cultural heritage of Indian crafts. Traditional and Contemporary Men’s wear: Fabindia offers a refined selection of kurtas that blend traditional craftsmanship with exemplary style. Explore cotton and silk blend kurtas in shades of gold and earthy tones,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa today has set aside the order of the Additional District Court to cancel the bail of AAP Goa President Amit Palekar. The Crime Branch had moved for cancellation of his bail. During the hearing, Palekar contended that he had prayed for a blanket order to travel abroad, in the application seeking permission to travel to France. Adv Palekar’s counsel contended that the permission was granted as a blanket and that he had not disappeared. Palekar said that he had faith in the Judiciary as he had not done anything wrong.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the State Cabinet has approved a scheme to support pvt organizations providing palliative care to terminal cancer patients. “Cabinet approves scheme to support pvt organizations providing palliative care to terminal cancer patients; monthly grants of Rs 2.5L to be provided to such centres; minimum 20 in-patients must,” said Sawant. A study, by GMC head of the department of community medicine and professor Dr Jagadish Cacodkar and assistant lecturer Dr Mahika Naik in 2019-2021, said that there were only two set-ups – Shanti Avedena by Missionaries of Charities in Loutolim and Dilasa by Indian Medical…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today issued Indian citizenship to Christian senior citizen Joseph Pereira from Pakistan under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Sawant said that the senior citizen from Pakistan is set to be the first in the state to get Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). “He was born in Goa when the state was under the Portuguese regime, and he later migrated to Pakistan before Liberation in 1961,. He has fulfilled all the criteria to be granted citizenship under CAA,” said Sawant CM said that Pereira, currently in his 70s, has been living…