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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that boys and girls from the age of 13 to 14 years, should be made aware about HIV AIDS, safe sex, drug use, addiction. “Boys and girls from the age of 13 to 14 years, should be made aware about HIV AIDS, safe sex, drug use, addiction. as awareness will help them understand the risks,” he said. He further said that government aims to set up Red ribbon clubs in Higher Secondary, Colleges and also appealed to Youth Organisations to set up such clubs. He also appealed to the people to report…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reliance Retail’s JioMart, one of the country’s leading e-marketplaces, has roped in Indian cricket icon, Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador. In addition, JioMart has re-branded its festive campaign to JioUtsav, Celebrations Of India, which will go live on October 8, 2023. The JioUtsav campaign emphasizes on the inference that Dhoni has given the nation several occasions to celebrate but has missed being a part of them. So, with renewed vigor, he is determined to celebrate all moments of happiness, festivities and special occasions with his loved ones. Dhoni will be seen in a 45-second film. Sandeep…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The date for submitting suggestions and objections for the controversial Pernem Zoning Plan will be extended by another 30 days. Oct 17 was the last date to submit the suggestions. TCP Min Vishwajit Rane said the decision to extend the date was taken after receiving feedback from MLAs and local panchayats. The expert committee will scrutinise the suggestions and objections submitted by the public. They will further make a detailed presentation about the plan to each panchayat, said Rane. Rane said representations have been received from Mandrem MLA Pravin Arlekar, former MLA Dayanand Sopte and former Union…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A meeting of Ribandar residents held today resolved not to allow any further digging of roads by the Panaji Smart City Officials. Stating that the people of Ribandar over the last two years have suffered immensely on account of the haphazard digging of roads, the Ribandar residents have demanded that the already dug roads be first repaired and restored. Pointing out that the residents of Ribandar had been suffering immensely on account of the digging of roads the meeting resolved not to allow any further digging as long as the people are not given a very transparent…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The National Red Run 2023 event saw the participants competing in three categories, 10 km and 2 km with enthusiasm and vigour. National Red Run 2023 was organised by National AIDS Control Organisation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with Goa State AIDS Control Society. Before the start of the run, Ms. Hekali Zhimomi ,IAS Additional Secretary & Director General Director, National AIDS Control Organisation Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India flagged off the National Red Run at Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) Ground Bambolim. Also present were Ms.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Govind Gaude today visited the Ponda Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium in preparation for the 37th National Games 2023, scheduled to be held from October 26th, 2023. His visit aimed to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted progression of the complex’s readiness to host this prestigious event. This highlights the significance of the Ponda Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium in Goa’s holistic approach to ensuring the success of the games. During his visit, the minister meticulously inspected every aspect of the Ponda Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium. This stadium is set to host three prominent events during…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association will hold final Stage Selection Trials to select Goa Boys and Girls teams for the 28th Sub Junior U/17 National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship to be held at Dhule, Maharashtra from 3rd to 6th November 2023. The Final Selection Trials will be held on 10th October 2023 at 3.00pm at DSYA ground, Kunkolim Priol Ponda Goa. Players who participated in the 1st & 2nd Stage Selection trials are requested to report for final trials at Kunkolim Priol Goa and report to Sandeep Navik or Ajinkya Naik at the venue with complete playing…