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New Delhi: Hundreds of Indian student graduates have staged protests against a new federal policy in Canada that puts them at risk of getting deported from the country. Many international students, particularly those from India, dream of moving to the North American country in hopes of building a better life, but the announced immigration policy changes have left the future of more than 70,000 student graduates in uncertainty. Indian students have camped in front of the legislative assembly in Canada’s Prince Edward Island province, protesting the sudden policy change for more than three months. Similar demonstrations were also seen in…

New Delhi: The ruling NDA reached majority mark in the Rajya Sabha today as nine BJP members and two from allies were elected unopposed in the by-polls for the upper house. With the nine, BJP’s strength has reached 96, taking NDA to 112 in the upper house. Among the three others to get elected unopposed were one each from NDA allies NCP faction of Ajit Pawar faction and Rashtriya Lok Manch. The ruling alliance also has the support of six nominated and one independent members. One member of the Congress also got elected, taking the Opposition numbers in the Upper…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant in presence of Speaker, Goa Legislative Assembly, Ramesh Tawadkar; Minister, Art and Culture, Govind Gaude; Environment Minister, Aleixo Sequiera; MLA & Vice Chairman, Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, Kedar Naik; MLA, Ulhas Tuyekar; Chairperson, Cancona Municipal Council, Smt Sara Naik Dessai inaugurated newly constructed Ravindra Bhavan Cancona which is named as Lata Mangeshkar Kalangan. This iconic dream project of Canconcars is built at the cost of around 60 crores with a seating capacity of 780. Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant while speaking declared the main auditorium of Cancona Ravindra Bhavan as the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister for Sports, Govind Gaude, presented sports awards to outstanding Goan athletes for their achievements in winning medals at the 37th National Games, as well as at international and national events, including the Para Championship. The function was organized by the Sports Authority of Goa in the city today. Gaude congratulated the athletes for their dedication and perseverance in bringing pride to Goa. During his address, Gaude delved deeper into the mindset required for achieving excellence in sports. He spoke passionately about the importance of cultivating an inner drive that transcends mere participation. “Passion is the key,”…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Allan Valentino D’Cruz, a sports journalist, was conferred a postgraduate degree and a gold medal in management studies (MBA) during the 35th convocation of Goa University, held in July at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim. The event was graced by ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somnath, who conferred the degrees upon Allan and other graduates in the presence of the Governor of Goa and Chancellor of Goa University, PS Sreedharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor Harilal Menon, and other dignitaries. Allan was awarded two gold medals for securing the first position (rank) in the MBA examinations held in April 2023. He…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is proud to announce the remarkable progress of Raksha Dangui, a resident of Guirim, who has shown incredible resilience after a life-altering accident in 2018. After being paralyzed from the waist down due to a spinal cord injury, Raksha has undergone extensive treatment and rehabilitation across India. However, it was not until the opening of Goa’s first Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Centre, Rugnashray, in Bambolim, that Raksha found the consistent, high-quality care she needed closer to home. Launched during the International Purple Fest in January 2024, Rugnashray provides…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism has once again proven its commitment to sustainable and regenerative tourism by earning top honours at the prestigious Today’s Traveller Awards 2024. Held at the iconic Taj Palace in New Delhi, this event celebrated excellence across the travel, hospitality, and aviation industries, marking the 27th anniversary of India’s premier travel magazine. In a moment of pride for Goa, Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa, Rohan A. Khaunte, has been honoured with the “Excellence in Tourism Leadership” award at the Today’s Traveller Awards by Hon’ble Justice, Shri Kurian Joseph. This prestigious accolade highlights his visionary leadership…