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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has communicated to the Goa government that the 37th National Games would be tentatively held from October 25 to November 9. “It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that the preparations for the 37th National Game 2023 to be held in Goa are progressing very well. The IOA Team is in close coordination with the Government of Goa to prepare the Games to be held in October & November 2023,” said Amitabh Sharma, Chairman GTCC, IOA. Sharma said that IOA would like to inform that the tentative dates for the 37th National…

Goemkarponn Desk ANJUNA: Anjuna Police Station, in collaboration with various schools in the region, successfully organized an Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking. The campaign aimed to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse while emphasizing the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy. Under the supervision of North SP Nidhin Valsan, SDPO Jivba Dalavi, and Anjuna PI Prasal Dessai, along with the Anjuna Police staff, a vibrant and impactful rally was organized to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Cinephile Film Club will host the screening of the Finnish comedy The Man Without A Past* (2002), directed by Aki Kaurismäki on June 29 Film: The Man Without a Past (Finnish with English subtitles) Directed by: Aki Kaurismäki Duration: 95 mins. One of the living legends, Kaurismäki’s brand of cinema is like no other. No one has portrayed the working class with the inimitable deadpan humor, pathos, and empathy, like Kaurismäki. This year, he won yet another prize at Cannes (Grand Jury Prize for Fallen Leaves). The Man Without a Past also won the same award at…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Today, on International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Goans should unite to raise awareness and combat this global menace. Goa Police remains steadfast in its commitment to a Zero Tolerance Policy against Illegal Drugs, implementing precautionary and remedial measures to curb drug trafficking within the state. Through stringent actions targeting both peddlers and users, the prevalence of drug-related offenses has significantly reduced. Together, let us build a drug-free society, ensuring a promising future for our youth.

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The internationally acclaimed beach belts of Calangute, Anjuna and Pernem seems to be the hot spot of drug trade activities. According to police, these beaches accounted the most number of drug cases every year. Goa police have seized drugs worth Rs 10.26 crore from 2021 till date and arrested 403 persons involved in drug trade. The coastal state receives a high footfall of foreign tourists, especially Russians. And, some of them are nabbed from time to time by the police for allegedly selling narcotics or for their involvement in online gambling. Total of approximately 408 Kg of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant yet again has left for Delhi amidst rumours of cabinet reshuffle. Sources have said that Sawant would be discussing on cabinet reshuffle and also candidature for Rajya Sabha seat and coosing a candidate to fill the Rajya Sabha vacancy with Vinay Tendulkar’s term ending in July, will have to be given effect in the coming few days. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national President J P Nadda and general secretary B L Santosh were part of the meeting Sawant and Tanavade attended. The party’s preparedness for the all important 2024 Lok Sabha…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy rainfall at a few places and the likelihood of very heavy rainfall at isolated places. The alert follows the downpour witnessed over the past three days, which has significantly reduced rain deficit from 71.2% to 57.3% in the state. According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places on the 27th, 28th, and 29th of June, posing potential challenges to infrastructure and daily life. Goa has suffered over 73 per cent rainfall deficit in the first 22 days of south west monsoon season.…