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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa edged past Kerala in the final game of the Group A fixture in the Santosh trophy booking their place in the final rounds of the competition. The team won 2 games and drew one in the process and qualified as the group winners. In the last few years, Goa’s performance in the Santosh Trophy has not been at a desired standard. This season, Goa Football Association named a strong squad composed of experienced and the new players and they named veteran coach Derrick Pereira at the helm in a quest for better fortunes and to the…

Goemkapronn desk Margao: Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Govind Gaude, on Tuesday welcomed the first batch of athletes that arrived at Dabolim International Airport for the 37th National Games in Goa. The athletes were welcomed to the beats of dhol and tashe and garlanded upon arrival. Also present were local Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, along with Sports Authority of Goa officials. Liaison officers were present to receive the athletes, Gaude said. “It is a proud moment for the state of Goa that we are hosting the 37th National Games 2023. The first team to participate in the Games has…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Opposition leader Yuri Alemao has lashed out at state cabinet Ministers alleging that it to be the ‘worst cabinet’ in the history after statehood as it had failed in all aspects of governance. Addressing a press conference in South Goa on Tuesday, Alemao also held the BJP government responsible for communal tensions, which took place a few days ago. “This ‘Bhrasht Jumla Party’ is dividing people over religion and other issues. The Pramod Sawant government is responsible for dividing people and disturbing communal harmony. As there is Lok Sabha election in near future, BJP is trying…

Goemkarponn desk ARAMBOL: In a shocking incident, two Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) natives drowned at Arambol beach while taking a swim. As per information, the two have been identified as brothers Amandeep Bhau & Abhishek Bhau from Jammu and Kashmir. Fire brigade officers and lifeguards have managed to trace Amandeep Bhau’s body. While search is on to recover his brother Abhishek Bhau’s body. A group of four people that is two Delhi and Jammu Kashmir natives had come down to Arambol beach for a swim when the tragedy struck. Police said that the bodies will be sent for post mortem…

 India’s first cinema subscription program Passport is a monthly weekday pass for enjoying movies at never-before ticket prices Passport can be activated on the mobile apps and websites of PVR and INOX Movie lovers can avail this offer for a minimum subscription period of three months Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The love of cinema among Indians is unwavering. For many, watching new releases in theatres is the highlight of the week. Nowadays, with people becoming more conscious of the high costs, the allure of these theatre outings has somewhat faded. To enable the movie lovers of India to access movies at…

In January 2024, Purple Fest, an event that promotes inclusivity and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities, will be going global! Purple Fest, the inclusive festival for persons with disabilities (PwDs), is gearing up for its second edition in January 2024. The event, which was a first-of its kind in Goa, serves as a platform for individuals with disabilities to showcase their talents, connect with others facing similar challenges, and celebrate their unique abilities. The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Directorate of Social Welfare have demonstrated their commitment to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for…

AERIAL VIEW While last year roudn it was turn of Panaji, the city still continues to suffer, as every street in Panaji was flooded, this year it is Ribandar-kars, as the ugly digging works have begun in this picturisque village. While we wrote and criticised the government enough on the Smart City Mission, now it is the contractors who are trying their best to finish off works in time – thereby ignoring the safety measures for their workers, forget the genral public. The public is up in arms over the incessant digging without proper measures. Now who is to be…