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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has instructed secondary and higher secondary schools to take strict action against the students registered as private candidates after discovering that they frequently skip regular classes and engage in misbehavior and disruption of the classroom. Board Secretary VB Naik has requested schools to provide reports on the behavior and progress of the private student applicants and to bring up any issues with their parents or guardians. “Take prompt action in accordance with the school’s disciplinary rules in the event that any private candidates are discovered to be…

Goemkarponn Desk CUNCOLIM: Two brothers from Cuncolim have been charged with fraud after tricking a US citizen into investing in a joint venture and defrauding her of Rs 48.77 lakh, according to the Goa Police’s Cyber Crime Cell. Pa Muas Xiong, a resident of Porvorim, filed a complaint against Rohan and Sairaj Phal Dessai, claiming that the brothers had made friends with her and persuaded her to invest in a company that engaged in computer-related operations. The complainant was instructed to transfer Rs 48.77 lakh in cryptocurrencies between November 23, 2021, and September 6, 2023, under the pretext of buying…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, Archbishop of Goa and Daman has appealed the Catholic community to abide by the teachings of the Church and avoid saying or doing anything that could hurt the religious feelings of others. “We exhort the Catholic community to abide by the teachings of the Church and avoid saying or doing anything that could hurt the religious feelings of others. May God bless our country,” said Ferrao He further said that it is distressing to note that certain expressions used recently in public by some members of the Catholic Church may have…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Vedanta Ltd has incorporated a new subsidiary called Sesa Iron and Steel Limited in the state of Goa for handling iron and steel business, as per regulatory filings. “Sesa Iron and Steel Limited is incorporated for growth projects and to undertake expansion of its operations,” the company mentioned in a regulatory filing with the stock exchanges. Vedanta Group’s Sesa Goa Iron Ore is also based in the Western state and is engaged in exploration, mining and processing of iron ore. Iron ore is a key raw material for producing iron and steel. However, mining in the state…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Closing Ceremony of the Goa State Netball Championship Netball & Fast5 ( Men & Women) took place at Ponda Sports Complex Indoor Stadium on 7th September 2023.Siddhesh Shripad Naik, President, North Goa Zilla Panchayat was the Chief Guest for the function and Shri.Hari Om Kaushik, Chairman, Netball Development Committee, NFI was the Guest of Honour. Shri.Shubham Narvekar, President GNA welcomed all the Guests and Dignitaries. All the winners were awarded with Trophies, Medals and Certificates. Results were as follows 1) Traditional Men’s Netball Final score 47-42 Winners – Sanguem Runners up – Pernem Aakash Gaikwad was awarder…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, Shri. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai launched Mashaal for 37th National Games, by lightning it in a ceremony organised by the Department of Sports and Youth affairs & the Sports Authority of Goa at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Donapaula in the august presence of Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Shri. Govind Gaude, Minister of State for Tourism, Shri. Shripad Naik and other dignitaries. Governor, Pillai also released Anthem (theme song) of National Games for which Legendary Actor, Amitabh bachchan has given his voice. The Goan instrument, Ghumat is used for…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In a momentous observance coinciding with the 25th anniversary of India’s triumph in the Kargil War, a poignant tribute is poised to unfold as the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in conjunction with Lakshya Foundation-Pune in collaboration with Department of information and Publicity come together to pay homage to the unwavering spirit of Kargil War Heroes. These gallant individuals, who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation are to be felicitated on Saturday, 9th September’2023 at Bits Pilani Campus, Goa for their unwavering courage, unyielding dedication and resolute commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty…