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Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: Agxem Sports Club down Bhatti United Club 3-1 to enter into the quarterfinals of the 1st Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament Org by Agxem Sports Club and played at St.Alex Church ground customs. In an exciting quarter-final of the 1st Caniza Peixoto memorial Bhatti United scored the first goal in the 6th minute of play with the powerful shoot by James Fernandes while in the 12th minute of play, Agxem found the equaliser through Savio Peixoto and later on Agxem inflated the lead by Alroy gomes in the 21st minutes of play with neat placement and Agxem…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Vedanta Sesa Goa marked the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas by honouring over 100 ex-servicemen (ESM) who are now part of its workforce. The company has employed retired defence personnel in various capacities, largely in the security domain. Felicitation ceremonies were organised at various locations across five states & were aimed at commemorating the Kargil Vijay Diwas and recognising the contribution of the ESM in safeguarding & protecting the unity and integrity of our Nation, as well as in nation-building. The felicitation was also organised to recognise the unparalleled spirit of ‘giving back’ to the nation which is…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The badminton sports arena at Ponda was witness to thrilling doubles semi-final matches where Goa’s brightest talents competed. Headlining the tournament, Shaheen C K, Rutav Kanabar, Aarush Pawaskar, and Soham Naik have made it to the finals of the All Goa Mini & Sub Junior Major Ranking Badminton Tournament 2024. The event has been organized by Ponda Badminton Club and Margao Shuttlers Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa. In the Boys Doubles U17 semi-finals, Rutav Kanabar and Shaheen C K defeated Advait Balakrishnan and Owais Tahasildar 21-19, 21-18 in…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: Accepting gram sabha members’ demand of the villager’s right to know what projects are passed and NOCs issued, Loliem-Polem panchayat has agreed to upload the minutes of fortnightly panchayat body meetings on the VP Loliem-Polem website. The assurance was given by the panchayat Secretary Sandeep Dessai when members contested that villagers are kept in the dark over the issuance of NOCs/ permits to certain projects and said the members have the right to know what all projects the panchayat approved and what NOC they give. Secretary assured the Gram Sabha that he would upload the fortnight body…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao expressed concerns about security and safety at the Cujira Educational Complex. During the Assembly session, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who oversees the education portfolio, gave clarifications and assurances. In response to inquiries regarding antisocial behaviour and illicit activity at the complex, Sawant made it clear that, since the complex’s founding, no such instances have been reported to the Directorate by the headmaster, parents, or school administration. In reference to safety precautions, Sawant emphasized that the relevant school administrations are actively carrying out the essential procedures to guarantee the security of instructors,…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today assured to strenghten Cybercrime cell, including new technologies to prevent cases. MLA Aleixo Lourenco Reginaldo had alleged the Cell is not strengthened to take action against the ‘sadist’ cyber criminals “In cybercrime, 45 cases are currently registered. We regularly create awareness about cybercrime, with most cases involving financial fraud from online services and fraudulent calls,” said Sawant. He further said that the home department has strengthened our Cybercrime Cell and is taking measures, including new technologies, to prevent these crimes. “Cybercrime has increased in various ways. New innovations will be introduced in…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Opposition MLAs on Tuesday demanded to pull down hoardings of illegal casinos and illegal online gaming, claiming it is the best solution to curb the menace. Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai raised questions about illegal casinos in the villages of Goa. Sardesai said that advertisements of these illegal businesses should be stopped. He demanded details of all actions taken against illegal casino operations and slot machines in the state over the last two years, along with copies of any complaints received regarding these illegal casinos. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured that hoardings that advertise casinos directly will not…