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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: “Government has no right to do injustice on Tiatr Fraternity which gives maximum revenue to Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. I demand immediate intervention of Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude to provide relief to Tiatrist over the non-availability of Pai Tiatrist Hall in November,” stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting sharply to the decision of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao not to provide Pai Tiatrist Hall for Tiatr Shows in November on account of upcoming International Film Festival of India, Yuri Alemao charged that BJP Government is giving step motherly treatment to Tiatr Fraternity in Goa. “I urge the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a significant step towards strengthening corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts in Goa, the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, the Directorate of Health Services, and the Goa Corporate Social Responsibility Authority came together have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU signing function took place at the Directorate of Health Services in Campal, Panaji. The CSR Act mandates that corporations allocate 2% of their profits towards CSR initiatives. The Goa CSR Authority serve as the channel through which these funds will be channelised to execute projects across various government departments. Vijay Saxena, CEO of Planning…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Marigold culivation has bloomed into a remarkable success story in Goa, with a surge in demand during the festive seasons of Dussehra and Diwali for these golden blooms, the area dedicated to marigold cultivation has increased to 25 hectares. Over 285 dedicated farmers have taken to the fields to cultivate marigold. This collective effort is anticipated to yield a bountiful harvest of approximately 125 metric tonnes. What sets Goan marigold apart is its freshness and remarkable keeping quality, as it remains vibrant for 5 to 6 days, unlike marigold flowers sourced from outside the state, which tend…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Committed to promoting sustainability in higher education, The Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Development (CESD) of the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has announced a Faculty Development Program to incorporate sustainability in course curriculum in order to weave in the principles of sustainability in the students’ education curriculum. The Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Development (CESD) commenced operations in 2019 focusing on environmental sustainability to strengthen and support this commitment. In line with achieving the mission of GIM, CESD will be organising the FDP titled ’Incorporating Sustainability in Course Curriculum’ on the 25th of October 2023. The…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Moot Court Team of Devi Sharvani Education Society’s V.M.Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar Goa comprising of 1. Savni Prabhudessai (Mooter) 2. Sahi Pagui (Mooter) 3. Achal Candolkar (Researcher) participated in the 4th National Moot Court Competition organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow. The college team was selected to participate in the competition based on a selection process of written Arguments. The competition was conducted from the 13th to the 15th of October, 2023. The Best Researcher Award is bagged by Achal Candolkar. The award was presented by Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan Sitting…

There is no resolution of MoEF or National Wildlife Board to recommend Tiger Reserve in Goa, he says The major question before the Goa government today is whether or not to declare Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger reserve as there is strong opposition from within govt as well as the people from Sattari & other forested areas. However, the High Court deadline of three months to notify Tiger Reserve is nearing and govt now intends to approach HC to extend the deadline. To know more about this Goemkarponn Editor Suraj Nandrekar speaks to Advocate General Devidas Pangam…

AERIAL VIEW Vineet Jindal, a prominent advocate in the Supreme Court of India, took it upon himself to address what he perceived as a breach of sporting etiquette. In a formal complaint addressed to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jindal expressed his concerns regarding Rizwan’s on-field prayer. His letter highlighted the act as something that ‘raises questions about the spirit of the game.’ Jindal’s assertion is clear: the act of offering prayers in the midst of a competitive cricket match, especially in a country as diverse as India, was perceived as symbolic of a deliberate display of his religious beliefs.…