In a country where cricket is revered as a religion and cricketers are elevated to the status of gods, it is undeniable that the sport has a special place in the hearts of the Indian population. The recent T20 win in West Indies once again demonstrated the fervour and passion with which the nation rallies behind its cricket team. However, amidst this adulation for cricket, there exists a stark disparity in the treatment and recognition of athletes from other sports disciplines. While cricket enjoys unparalleled respect and adoration, other sports struggle to capture the collective imagination of the nation. Despite…
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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A show-cause notice has been issued to North Goa Collector Sneha Gitte for neglecting to notify senior disaster management officials of an important State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) meeting that was set for the same day. Sandip Jacques (IAS), the Revenue Secretary and SDMA Member Secretary, sent out a notice inquiring as to why no action should be taken against her for the error. She has been given seventy-two hours to provide an explanation. “It has been observed that due notices have not been delivered to important functionaries involved in disaster management such as Principal Chief Engineer…
Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: Calangute Constituency Forum today has filed a complaint with the Calangute police station against alleged illegal road constuction on hill side through properties. The forum said that they strong opposition to the ongoing construction of a road on the hillside at Gauravaddo East through property bearing survey numbers referred herein above of village Calangute. “This construction, which involves significant hill cutting, is not only illegal but also highly detrimental to the pristine environment of our community,” the forum said It further said that construction of road was stopped by the office of Collector North vide Stop Work…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: TY BAMC students of Don Bosco College Panjim organized a talk on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace in the Bicentry Hall. The session, led by Dr. Kim Rocha Couto, aimed to empower students to foster a safe and respectful environment within the college. The event was organized under the guidance of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committee, headed by Assistant Professor Vandana Patil and Assistant Professor Junsa Mudras. Dr. Kim defined sexual harassment, explaining that it involves unwelcome advances and demands for sexual favors. She emphasized that sexual harassment degrades and demeans individuals, violates…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Ambelim Sports Club advanced to the semi-finals with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda in the 25th All Goa Our Lady of Merces 8-a-side Inter Village Football Tournament The match was organized by Sirlim Sports Club and held at the Chinchinim Church ground. Both teams start with an aggressive pace. Don Bosco took an early lead in the 12th minute of play through Roque Borges However, Ambelim responded quickly, with Aruino Fernandes equalizing in the 18th minute to make it 1-1. By the 28th minute, Lester Fernandes’ powerful volley gave Ambelim a 2-1 lead, which…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao won the Inter-Collegiate Taekwondo Women’s Championship 2024-25 held on 8th& 9th August 2024, organized by Goa University at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Goa University Campus. Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce claimed the runner-up position and MES Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar finished third. The best Taekwondo player of the championship was awarded to Ms Priyanka Vishwakarma of Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola. Chief Guest for the presentation ceremony was Ramrao Wagh, Associate Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University and the…
Goemkapronn desk Panaji: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has demanded ban on the import of Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesh idols from Karnataka and Maharashtra into the State. HJS said that it has been observed that in spite of the government imposing a ban on the import and the sale of PoP Ganesh idols in the state of Goa in the last few years, the import from other states and sale of PoP idols in the state of Goa continues unabated making this ban ineffective. “We request the government to effectively execute and enforce the ban in true spirit thus making…