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Team Goemkarponn MOBOR: Human Touch Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Medical Oncology at Goa Medical College (GMC), commemorated International Childhood Cancer Day with a special outreach programme titled “Joyful Hearts” at Holiday Inn Resort Goa on Sunday. The initiative brought together children undergoing cancer treatment, their caregivers, doctors, nurses, therapists, and volunteers for a day dedicated to joy, solidarity, and emotional support. Hosted at the seaside property in Mobor, the event created a warm and uplifting environment where children participated in games, creative activities, music, face painting, and shared meals. For many families, the programme offered a much-needed…

New Delhi: The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa hosted the tenth edition of its flagship inter higher secondary media festival, MediaScope 10.0, bringing together budding media enthusiasts from ten institutions across Goa. The day long event, held in January, served as a vibrant platform for students to demonstrate their creativity, technical skills and collaborative spirit. The festival began with an inaugural ceremony attended by Administrator Rev. Fr. Antonio Salema and Principal Ms. Ursula Barreto. Addressing the gathering, Rev. Fr. Salema encouraged students to cultivate gratitude and mindfulness in their academic and personal pursuits. Ms.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shamrao Tridents and K.K. Strikers registered impressive victories in the ongoing GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust, at the MCC Ground in Margao on Sunday. In the morning fixture, K.K. Strikers posted a formidable 205 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs against Dempo Challengers. Opener Viraj Puranik set the tone with a blistering 55 off just 24 deliveries, striking nine boundaries and a six. Rauji Kakodkar provided the late surge with an unbeaten 44 off 20 balls, smashing five sixes and two fours to propel the total beyond 200.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: RC Goa were crowned champions of the Panjim Gymkhana organised ‘PGML 5.0’ cricket tournament after registering a commanding five wicket victory over Priority Titans in the final at the Bandodkar Ground in Campal, Panaji. Chasing a competitive target of 157, RC Goa completed the task comfortably with 27 balls remaining to claim the title and a cash prize of ₹3 lakh. The runners up received ₹2 lakh along with the trophy. Priority Titans, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, were bowled out for 156 in 19.3 overs. The innings began on a strong note,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s growing capabilities in artificial intelligence received overwhelming appreciation from the global community at the recently concluded AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. He noted that the recognition reflects confidence in India’s young technology talent and its potential to contribute meaningfully to humanity’s future. The summit culminated in the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, a framework aimed at strengthening international collaboration in the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. The declaration has been endorsed by 89 countries and international organisations, underscoring a shared global commitment…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chairman of the Goa Rehabilitation Board and Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai has strongly opposed the alleged encroachment of the crematorium at Naroa, Divar, in connection with the proposed Aarti Ghat project at the site. Faldessai stated that the project is being undertaken at an estimated cost of ₹11 crore by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC). He expressed concern that the centuries-old crematorium, believed to be over 200 years old — and possibly even 500 years old — is under threat due to the proposed development. He alleged that vested interests are attempting to usurp the land…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chairman of the Goa Rehabilitation Board and Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai has announced that from March 1, three ferries will operate continuously between Old Goa and Divar from 8am to 8pm, bringing major relief to commuters. Speaking to reporters, Faldessai said that earlier the ferry service functioned only between 8am to 11am and 4pm to 7pm, causing inconvenience to residents. “From March 1, we will have three ferries from Old Goa to Divar from 8am to 8pm. People were aggrieved. I spoke to the River Navigation Minister and the director regarding the issue. Even on Sundays, there…