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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party Goa State President, Adv Amit Palekar, vehemently criticised the BJP government for the controversial Investment Promotion Bill (IPB), which he claims will devastate the livelihood opportunities of Goans and the environment of Goa. Speaking at the AAP office in Panaji, Palekar accused the Sawant-led government of functioning like a real estate agency. Palekar asserted, “The controversial IPB bill is nothing short of a Special Economic Zone drafted by the real estate lobby. This bill grants draconian powers to the Chief Minister and his colleagues. The bill proposes a board chaired by the CM, which…

Paris: The Indian men’s hockey team clinched a second successive bronze medal at the Olympic Games for the first time in 52 years with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Spain, giving veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh a fitting farewell on Thursday. It was tense last few minutes for the Indians as they faced two short corners within the last minute but the defence stood tall and soaked in the pressure. India, who claimed the bronze in Tokyo Games after a hiatus of 41 years, lived up to the expectations despite not having a perfect build-up to the Games. The last time…

Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: Sporting Club Virabhat got the better of Sanduel Sports Club 2-1 to enter into the quarterfinals of Batora United 9-a-side football tournament Organised by Batora United and played at St.Alex Church ground. In an exciting match sporting club, Virabhat had the first opportunity to score through Veslon Dias in the 10th minute while Sanduel had the opportunity through Peter Barreto in the 24th minute of play Virabhat scored the first goal through Venson Paes with neat placement and remained 1-0 lead at the half time In the second session of play, Sanduel SC Tony dias and Jovial…

PARIS: Heartbreak entailed but that of the easier kind to digest as Neeraj Chopra clinched a historic hard-fought Silver in the Men’s Javelin Throw event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. The dynamite reigning champion battled it out with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who would ultimately get the better of Neeraj with an Olympic Record throw of 92.97m, whilst the Indian would register a season-best of 89.45m for the Silver. With his silver, Neeraj joins an elite list of Indian athletes to have won multiple medals at the Olympics in an individual sport. Shuttler PV Sindhu (one silver, one bronze), wrestler…

New Delhi: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was granted bail by the Supreme Court Friday morning – nearly 18 months after he was arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy case. Mr Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, and by the Enforcement Directorate less than two weeks later. He has now been granted bail in both cases, with an irate Supreme Court stating he cannot stay in jail indefinitely while the prosecution works to a trial date. Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan said the AAP leader was entitled to a “speedy…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Government of Goa, through the Public Health Department and Goa Medical College, in association with GICAM (Groupe International Chirurgiens Amis de la Main), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a World Standard Hand Surgery Unit (HSU) and a Centre of Excellence in Hand Care within the Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical College. GICAM, a Swiss Foundation based in Lugano, Switzerland, will collaborate on this initiative. This unit will include surgical, rehabilitation, and prosthetic divisions and will also develop and oversee a Hand Surgery and Hand Rehabilitation Clinical Fellowship Program at Goa Medical…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Government of Goa will be organising the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign across the State from 9th August 2024. Tiranga Yatra/Rallies, Tiranga Concerts, Tiranga Melas, Tiranga Runs and Marathon will be organised from August 9th  to August 13th 2024 throughout the State. Tiranga Pledge, Tiranga Selfies and Tiranga Canvas will also be a part of this Campaign. Tiranga Yatra/Rallies will be organised separately in each Taluka. Tiranga Concerts will be organised as large-scale public programmes with a patriotic playlist. Also, Musical events will be organised featuring patriotic songs and cultural performances to celebrate the spirit of freedom and national…