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Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: The Village Panchayat of Calangute, in collaboration with the Village Child Committee (VCC), successfully conducted its first Bal Gram Sabha meeting on Sunday. The primary objective of the meeting was to involve children, who are the pillars of tomorrow, in village affairs. The event saw an overwhelming response, with over 100 children between the ages of 11 and 18, accompanied by headmistresses, teachers, and parents from various schools across Calangute, actively participating in the Gram Sabha. The meeting served as a platform for children to voice their concerns and discuss issues affecting their age group within the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In an attempt to stonewall the press, the Home department of Goa government has barred senior police officers from interacting with the media on crime cases. This has further murdered freedom of press, Congress on Sunday alleged. Congress Senior leader Amarnath Panjikar referring to the news appearing in newspapers about a circular issued by the Director General of Police (DGP) Jaspal Singh, which has reportedly barred senior police officers from interacting with the media on policing matters, said that this is an attempt to hide the crime record. “In recent years, Goa is witnessing a law and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, calls for strengthened prevention to address the growing concern of substance abuse among students, ahead of the observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, with the theme “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention”. Strengthening prevention is very vital as the drug abuse problem is now eating into the very vials of Goan society and is doing much more damage than even alcohol. Drug and alcohol use affects health outcomes, job opportunities, family life, and academic outcomes. The problem is grave and continues to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In the 385th Board Meeting, Goa Industrial Development Corporation decided to announce a ‘COVID-19 Amnesty Scheme’ to provide relief to the industries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other difficulties. Under the scheme, the penal interest (simple) imposed on the industries who failed to pay the premium, interest on premium and lease rent shall be reduced to 5%. The scheme will come into force with effect from 24th June 2023 and shall be valid for 30 (thirty) days. “The COVID19 Amnesty Scheme is a landmark initiative to provide relief to industries boost the economic growth in our…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The 7th YMCA State Table Ranking Tennis Tournament, organized by YMCA in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association, concluded at the Campal Indoor Stadium with an exhilarating series of finals matches. Aaron Farias showcased the remarkable progress he has made by claiming two titles (U17 and U19 Boys) while narrowly missing out on a third, finishing as runner-up in a fiercely contested men’s singles event. Gargi Saikia likewise achieved a double victory, triumphing in both the Under 15 and Under 19 Girls categories while Arvind Kumar G and Samaira Soares emerged Men’s and Women’s singles winners.…

Goemkarponn Desm BERLIN (Germany): Geetanjali Nagvekar signed off Goa’s medal haul as the 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games concluded in Berlin, late on Sunday. Nagvekar, who had opened Team Bharat’s medal account with a gold in the 800 metres, took the silver medal in the 400 metres Level C at the Athletic Track in Berlin. The 400 metres Level C race turned out to be an engrossing affair with the first three runners in contention for the gold medal. Ultimately, India’s Ravi mathi Arumugam and Triin Treier of Estonia finished with an identical time of 1:29.80 minutes to be adjudged…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: The KTCL EV Bus drivers today have withdrawn strike after intervention of executive Magistrate. Commuters using Electric buses of Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited(KTCL) had a tough time today after the drivers of the 50 odd buses resorted to flash strike demanding hike in salary from existing Rs 18,000 to Rs 25,000. KTCL managed to put the buses back on 20 routes using their drivers and has said that they will put their drivers on remaining buses too if the EV bus drivers don’t start with the work at the earliest. The drivers are employed under Olectra Greentech…