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Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: In a fervent display of faith and hope, members of the Mapusa Bodgeshwar Shetkari Sangh, along with its leader Sanjay Barde, congregated at the revered Bodgeshwar Temple today. Their purpose was to seek divine intervention and pray for the timely arrival of monsoon rains. With the month of June nearing its end and the absence of rainfall threatening agricultural endeavors, the farmers gathered in unity, placing their trust in the power of the Bodgeshwar God. The parched fields of Mapusa have become a cause for concern among the farming community, as the monsoon season arrived but failed…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: High Court today directed the Colvale State Central Jail Administration to get the medical examination of injured as well as other jail inmates done and present a report before the Court. “Prisoners will be examined today and report will be submitted to the High Court next week,” informed AG Devidas Pangam. The HC order came in the matter pertaining to petition filed by six inmates including Sameer Shaikh alleging bullying by jail officials. Petitioners had sought medical examinations at hospitals outside jail premises. Court has ordered that the inmates be examined within the jail premises first and…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: In a significant development for the cricketing landscape of Goa, the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) and Margao Cricket Club (MCC) have joined hands by signing a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement aims to bolster the growth of cricket in the region by allotting a dedicated ground for all-round cricket activities and establishing a long-term partnership between the two esteemed organizations. Under the terms of the MOU, the Margao Cricket Club has agreed to allocate a state-of-the-art cricket ground to the Goa Cricket Association. The ground, equipped with modern facilities and amenities, will serve as a…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: G20 delegates attending the 4th Tourism Working Group Meeting at the Aguad which is housed at the Aguada Jail complex were treated to the splendour of Goa’s rich biodiversity during their recent official engagement at the newly renovated 17th-century fort. A captivating display of Goa’s thriving biodiversity was expertly curated by the team at Agaud in collaboration with National Institute of Design (NID) alumnus Kritika Malhotra. This immersive experience themed ‘Goan Monsoon Forest’ was brought to life by the contributions of noted naturalists Parag Rangnekar, Omkar Dharwadkar and Puja Mitra. “The theme chosen for the G20 meet…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: Mahila Congress President Beena Naik on Wednesday stated that early detection of breast cancer is a boon to life. She said that early detection ensures that timely treatment is done, which helps deter the growth of cancerous cells from the early stage. Beena Naik was speaking during the Breast Cancer Screening & awareness programme at Vasco. The program was organised jointly by Mahila Congress and Vasco Block Committee. Naik said that apart from self-examination, women should also visit their doctors if they suspect of cancer. “There is no need to be shy to get screened and checked…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa Table Tennis season kicked off with the highly anticipated 7th YMCA Table Ranking Tennis Tournament. This prestigious tournament, organized in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association, is underway at the Indoor Stadium in Campal and will conclude on June 24. The tournament featuring a wide range of events across various age categories, including Under 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 for both boys and girls, as well as for men and women, witnessed exciting matches and engaging tussles between the top ranked table tennis players from across Goa. In the highly anticipated Under 11…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Siya Sarode, a girl from Bhati-Sanguem, has made Goa and India proud by winning four medals in the Powerlifting event at the ongoing 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games, Berlin from June 17-25. Siya competed against athletes from different countries and secured two gold medals in Dead Lift and Squat, one silver medal in Combined and one bronze medal in Bench Press. Siya was part of the 23-member Goan contingent that was part of the Indian team that participated in various sports such as unified Football, Futsal, Athletics, Roller Skating, Basketball, Judo, unified Volleyball and Handball at…