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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa University organised the Inter-Collegiate Baseball Championship for Men and Women 2022-23 from 14th to 17th February 2023 at University Ground, Goa University, Taleigao-Goa. GVM’s GGPR College of Commerce & Economics, Ponda, won the men’s title and Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Center Assagao won the women’s title. In the well-contested men’s finals, GVM’s College defeated D.M.’s College by 1 Run. In the women’s finals, D.M.’s College defeated Shree Mallikarjun & Shri.Chetan Manju Desai College, Canacona by 6 runs. Earlier in the semis finals in the Men’s category, D.M.’s College defeated Government College of Arts, Science and…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Showcasing India’s growth in indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities, the biggest-ever show Aero-India 2023 was organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence from 13-17 Feb 2023 at Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the five-day event, which saw the participation of 811 exhibitors and unprecedented participation of 98 countries, Defence Ministers of 32 Countries & CEOs of 73 global and Indian Defence Manufacturers. A delegation from Goa Shipyard Ltd led by CMD Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay attended this event in Bengaluru. The major milestone of this edition of AeroIndia was the signing of MoUs…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed that the Government is keen on introducing three major Green Tech initiatives in Goa while stating that intellectual Property is critical for the development of Green Technology. “Goa Government is keen on introducing three major Green Tech initiatives in Goa. These initiatives include innovative technologies such as 2MW Membrane based floating solar panels unique to Goa’s landscape, New Green Hydrogen Research and Development Center in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Renewable Manufacturing Hub facilitating Solar Panel and Electrolysers production,” said CM Sawant. He further announced the launch of a…

Goemkarponn desk CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have arrested a Bihar native for illegally possessing 2.610 kg ganja worth Rs 2.60 lakhs. The accused has been identified as Rampriya Kumar, age 22 years r/o Muslim wado Bicholim Goa n/o Bakhari Supayan, Bakhri Subain Vaishali Bihar. The accused was found in possession of 2.610 kg of greenish colour leafy substance suspected to be Ganja worth Rs. 2,60,000/- approximately. Accused person Rampriya Kumar Chaudhary is placed under arrest in Crime No. 24/2023 u/s 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act 1985 and remanded to Police Custody. The police Team consisting of PSI Kiran Naik, HC-4936 Vidhyanand Amonkar,…

Panaji: Outdoor and physical activity is essential for our overall well-being, said Sports Minister Govind Gaude at the inaugural function of Goa Football Development Council (GFDC)’s new centre at Bethany Convent High School ground, Sao Jose de Areal on Friday. Gaude was the Chief Guest while Velim MLA Cruz Silva was the Guest of Honour. The Minister said that football is the most loved sport in the world and expressed happiness over the inauguration of the new centre. Speaking to the students, he urged them to focus on outdoor activities for their overall well-being. “We need to maintain our physique…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry will be hosting first regional workshop for the Western and Central Zones at Taj Vivanta, St Inez, on February 20, 2022. The workshop will be chaired by the Special Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT and invitees to this event are Principal Secretaries and Senior Representatives from State Departments of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The workshop is aimed at promoting the wider adoption of PM Gati Shakti for holistic planning, and it is a step toward mainstreaming project planning on the State Master…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has asked Berger Becker Coating Pvt. Ltd not to start any kind of operation. Presently consent to operate has been suspended by the board. “Berger Becker Coating Pvt. Ltd not to start any kind of operation; presently, consent to operate has been suspended by the board,” sources said. Sources further said that the company has yet to dispose of hazardous materials. The company has explained the measures taken to protect the environment. On the afternoon of January 10, a fire broke out at a paint factory (Berger becker) located in the…