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Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: I.N.D.I bloc leaders led a token protest raising queries to the WRD and PWD (Water-supply) officers for their failure in supplying water-supply inspite of completing a Dam (Gaunem Dam) 7 years ago, and left residents of Gaondongrim and Khotigao villages crying for their helplessness in getting sufficient portable water for day-to-day usage. The WRD Officials however, washed off their hands stating the department had instead completed the construction of Gaunem Dam in 2017 itself, and since then awaiting PWD (Water-Supply) to make necessary provisions (For a Pump-house, Storage Tanks, etc) to pull the water from the dam,…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: AICC leader Girish Chodankar complaint against BJP Spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar and Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar for Inciting Hostility Towards Catholic Priests. Chodankar said that Giriraj Pai Vernekar, spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar incited hostility towards Catholic priests. “On 12/June/2024, during a press conference that was broadcasted on local television and social media, Vernekar and Sankalp Amonkar accused Catholic priests of polarizing the people of Salcete, attributing this as the reason for the BJP’s loss in the South Goa parliamentary constituency,” he said in the complaint. He added that it…

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has confirmed that the body has lodged an official complaint to FIFA and AFC Heads regarding the massive refereeing error in India’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Qatar on June 1 in Doha. Kalyan Chaubey in an official statement confirmed that AIFF has written to FIFA head of Qualifiers, AFC head of referees and AFC head of competition regarding Qatar’s controversial equaliser against India, which ultimately led to a defeat for the Blue Tigers by 2-1. With Kuwait defeating Afghanistan 1-0 in the other match of India’s Group A, the…

Goemakrponn desk MARGAO: Curtorim Gymkhana defeated UBD Colva 4-0 to enter into the quarterfinals of the 13th Benaulim Panchayat Cup 2024 organised by United Club of Benaulim and played at Dando football ground Benaulim. Curtorim Gymkhana dominated from the word go and scored the first goal by Anslem Fernandes assist by Milagres Fernandes with a powerful shoot from the box in the 11th minute of the game while Vicky Cardozo missed to level terms for Colva. Meanwhile, Curtorim Gymkhana increased their tally by Alister Fernandes beating the defence and goalkeeper and at half time score remained 2-0 in favour of…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is excited to announce its Calendar of Events for 2024, featuring an array of activities designed to enhance the sport at all levels. Key highlights include Ranking Tournaments aimed at shortlisting top players for the Nationals, comprehensive grassroots training programs in schools and various locations across Goa, and periodic exchange programmes with players from other states to foster competitive growth. The Upcoming All Goa Major Ranking Tournaments are as follows June 16 to 23 – Organised by BPS Sports Club (All categories) at Multipurpose Stadium, Fatorda June 24 to 30 -…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Badminton Association organized a highly interactive meeting involving parents of state-ranked badminton players and coaches at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. During the meeting, parents were briefed about the association’s upcoming activities, tournament protocols, selection procedures, upgrade programmes, academy plans, and other initiatives. The forum also provided an opportunity for parents to voice their suggestions and concerns. Many expressed their satisfaction with the initiative and suggested improvements such as enhancing infrastructure and repair works at stadiums, including parents in the consultative processes, formulating a concrete policy regarding the participation of non-Goan players, and seeking exemptions…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration has informed Food Business Operators to kindly note that, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has not permitted the processing and /or selling of human milk under the FSS Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations made thereunder. All such activities related to the commercialization of human milk and its products should be immediately stopped. Any violation may result in the initiation of action against the Food Business Operator FBO(s) in accordance with FSS Act, Rules and Regulations.