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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: In the first match of the day, At Goa University Ground Carmel College, Nuvem defeated Swami Vivekanand College, Borim by 3-0. In the first half, Jesnary Fernandes and Mercy Barreto scored in the 5th and 13th minute, respectively, for Carmel college to take a lead of 2-0. In the second half, Swami Vivekanand College defended well, but Carmel managed to score one more in the 49th minute, which came from Jessney Fernandes to seal their victory and advance to the next round of the championship. In the match at Rosary College Ground, Don Bosco College, Panjim defeated…

 Goemkapronn desk MARGAO: Karan Dhavaskar, Ayaan Shaikh, Anish Kamath and Umakant Sarge have stormed into the Men’s singles semi-finals, at the State Badminton Ranking tournament organised by BPS Sports Club under the aegis of Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, at Manohar Parrikar Indoor stadium, Navelim. Anjana Kumari, Pratishtha Shenoy, Aarohi Coutoncar and Janhavi Mahale are the four semi-finalists in the Women’s singles category. In the U19 Boys singles semi-finals, Anish Kamath, Nishant Shenai, Anuj Vernekar and Devesh Goel have sealed their semis places. In the Under 11 Boys singles category, Ateendra Gaonkar, Vishwa Parab, Michael Mare,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: DFDA held a meeting with representatives from the Restaurant Association, GCCI, Catering Association and Pharma Companies on the ‘Save Food, Share Food, Share Joy Initiative’ at its Conference Hall, Bambolim recently. Director FDA, Jyoti Sardesai, introduced the initiative and explained its aim of bringing together all the stakeholders of the community to prevent food waste through supply chain. This initiative aims at creating awareness at source on reducing the volume of surplus food generated, donating extra food to food banks, soup kitchens and shelters through approved food recovery agencies, she informed. A detailed description of the initiative…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar informed that the state government will install CCTV cameras as jetties across the state in a bid to curb illegal LED fishing activities. “We must promote sustainable fishing activities in the state. LED fishing should be stopped at any cost. We will now be installing CCTV cameras at all jetties. Work has already started at Vasco jetty and others will follow,” said Halarnkar He further warned that legal action will be initiated against officers of Fisheries Department if evidence of LED fishing is found at any fishing jetty. Fisheries Department is contemplating to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The annual academic magazine of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Curchorem was released by Governor of Goa Adv. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai in the presence of Principal Fr. Walter Miranda and Teacher Girish Chodankar at the Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula on Thursday. Governor stressed on post COVID assistance to students who had suffered psychological stress and were affected due to the pandemic. Governor said that all educationist, government, teachers, parents and other stakeholders must work hand in hand to assist students manage this impact. Principal Fr. Miranda praised and expressed his gratitude to the Governor for releasing the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today said that his department has decided to do away with “tourism junket” concept and rather promote business trips in countries looking for new markets. Tourism Minister Rohan khaunte ,GTDC Chairman Ganesh Goankar, CCP Mayor along with other government officiala chaired a meeting at paryatan bhavan to discuss various issues. “It the first time that Goa Tourism did not participate in the WTA London Event. There were many questions in assembly asking whether there will not be another junket. We also did not participate in Paris show. We have not done a trip,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Notwithstanding to the growing opposition, the State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today categorically stated that the government is going ahead with the Jetty Policy, which will be henceforth called as “Tourism Jetty Policy”. Speaking to reporters, Khaunte said that the Jetty Policy is actually “Tourism Jetty Policy” and it is concerning only those jetties which are operated for tourism purpose. He said that the policy is kept open for public suggestions till October 31 and everyone is welcomed to give their inputs. “Our jetty policy will come…it’s nomenclature will be changed and it will be called as…