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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Count the kilometres. Between London & Stonehenge. San Francisco to Sacramento. Paris to Moet & Chandon. New Delhi to Aligarh. Mumbai to Alibaug. Now, catch a breath and imagine running, swimming and cycling the distance of 70.3 miles (113 kilometres). No, you cannot be the snail, there’s cut-off time: 8 hours and 30 minutes. Wait, be prepared to lose 1-2 kilograms during 70.3 mile race. Lost a breath and tons of sweat? Well, that’s what nearly 1,600 triathletes from 30 countries will do on October 8 in Goa – participate in Ironman, the iconic global triathlon widely…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Two persons were arrested by the Goa police for allegedly attempting to run over a traffic head constable, officials said. The arrested persons are residents of Karwar in Karnataka, and they were booked for attempt to murder. The incident took place on September 30 when the traffic head constable had asked them to pull over. According to police, one of the accused deliberately reversed the car he was driving and hit head constable Vidyanand Amonkar causing him serious injuries. The other accused was arrested for taking an active part in the commission of the offence, police said.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Art and Culture had organized Dekhava Competition for Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Mandals in Goa. The contest is organised with an objective to preserve and promote age old traditions and provide a platform for the creative talents in Goa, this year total 18 Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Mandals had participated in the Dekhava competition. The State level Dekhava Competition Result- 2023 winners are 1st Prize (Rs.35,000/-) –Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Mandal, Casarvarnem, Pernem– Goa, 2nd Prize (Rs.30,000/-)Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal, Tudav, Netravali, Sanguem- Goa, 3rd Prize (Rs 25, 000/-) Shantadurga Kala Krida Sangh, Non-Mon, Vasco – Goa, 4thPrize (Rs 20,000/-) Yuva Panaji,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Art & Culture, Panaji- Goa organized State state-level Matoli competition for household individuals during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Goa. The department every year organizes this contest to preserve and promote the age-old tradition of the Matoli decoration. This year overall 13 households from all over Goa participated in the competition. The winners of State level Matoli Competiton Result-2023: are: 1st Prize(Rs.20,000/-) Datta Shambu Naik (Gauthon, Priol, Ponda – Goa), 2nd Prize (Rs.15,000/-) Srikant P. Satarkar (Rait, Curti, Ponda-Goa),3rd Prize(Rs 12,000/-)Shri.Tanaji K. Gawde (Talule, Bandora, Ponda – Goa),4thPrize (Rs 10,000/-) Devu Satyawan Shetkar(Pilliem, Dharbandora-Goa) and…

Directorate of Social Welfare in association with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Goa Association of the Deaf, commemorated the International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages. Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a vibrant display of inclusivity and appreciation, the International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages were celebrated on Sunday at Manohar Parrikar Memorial Hall, Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim. The event was organised by the Directorate of Social Welfare in association with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Goa Association…

Goemkarponn PANAJI: The deadline for depositing or exchanging Rs 2,000 currency notes has expired with the Reserve Bank of India concluding the acceptance of these high-value banknotes on September 30. Today, September 30, was the last day for submitting/exchanging Rs 2,000 currency notes. Individuals were advised to deposit Rs 2000 bank note into a bank account or exchange it for a different denomination of banknote at any bank location. Deposits into bank accounts can be madel normally, that is, without limits and in accordance with current directives and other relevant RBI guidelines. On 19 May, RBI removed the ₹2000 notes…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Tension prevailed at the Police Stations in Margao and Mapusa after a large number of Muslims staged a protest against the derogatory comments made against Prophet Muhammad on social media. They demanded the immediate arrest of the miscreants involved in making the abusive comments against Prophet Muhammad. The protestors were told to give their complaint promising that the police would initiate action. Margao police station and Mapusa PS in charge rushed to their respective police station after the huge group assembled at the entrance to the police station demanding justice. After giving them a patient hearing, PI…