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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Meeting of ‘Mission political Reservation for Scheduled Tribes of Goa’ along with Zilla Panchayat Members, Sarpanchs, Dy-sarpanches, Panch members, Councillors, Executive committee members of 14 ST organisations, & prominent members from ST communities, all over Goa, at Kings Banquet Hall Reliance Trade Center Margao resolved to boycott the LOka Sabha polls if their demand of political reservation is not met. Around 125 ST leaders from the Scheduled Tribe community all over Goa, attended the meeting. In the meeting, the discussion was held on the Assurance Given by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on 28/03/2023 on the floor…

Goemkarponn desk New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said he will definitely go to Goa to appear before the police in connection with a case related to the illegal sticking of posters on public properties during the 2022 assembly election campaign. Asked about the Goa Police’s notice, Mr Kejriwal said, “I will go. I will definitely go.” The Goa Police on Thursday issued a notice to Mr Kejriwal and asked him to appear before it on April 27. Inspector Dilipkumar Halarnkar of Pernem police station issued the notice to the AAP national convenor under Section 41 (A)…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: One Ugandan national lady has been arrested for overstaying in India by Anjuna Police. As per SDPO Mapusa Jivba Dalvi on 14.04.2023, Ms Nantongo Latifah, age 34 yrs, Uganda National presently staying at Anjuna, Bardez Goa, was found staying in Goa/India, without possessing valid travel documents, thereby contravening the provisions of Foreigners Act 1918& Foreigners Act 1946. In this connection, Anjuna PS immediately registered an FIR and arrested the accused. The case is under investigation with LPSI Sneha Sawal of Anjuna Police Station under the supervision of Pi Prashal Dessai.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Darsh Pai notched twin victories in the ongoing state-ranking TNS PG Open Tennis tournament at the Panjim Gymkhana on Friday, defeating Kyan Mavany (6-3) in the boys’ under-18 years category while also brushing aside the challenge by Devansh Naik (6-0) in the boys’ under-14 years category. With the two convincing victories, Pai has reached the semi-finals in both categories. Mavany’s solid forehand has, however ensured his entry in the semi-finals of the boys’ under-14 years category with his win over Noah Carvalho. Kabir Gadre also made an easy meal of opponent Gaurang Nerulkar (6-1) to move into…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Sports Journalist Association of Goa, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Goa, Goa Badminton Association, and the Panjim Table Tennis Club, organized a two-day Press and Media Badminton and Table Tennis Tournament that began on April 14 at the Indoor Stadium in Campal. The tournament saw the participation of media personnel from different media houses across Goa. The opening day of the tournament witnessed some exciting matches in Badminton in the Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, and Men’s Doubles categories. The matches were fiercely contested, and the players gave their best to win. In the Men’s…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Directorate of Health Services has decided to start antigen testing at both the airports, Goa International Airport, Dabolim, and the Manohar International Airport, Mopa. Although it will not be made mandatory, it has been done as a precautionary step for the delegates coming for the G20 Summit. Only the delegates with symptoms will be tested, as authorities have adopted a ‘no symptom, no testing’ policy. “At both the airports, we have started with a swab testing centre wherein the doctors and nurses will be stationed along with paramedics and ambulance service. Testing facility has already commenced…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Ahead of the G20 Summit in Goa, a recce was conducted in Grand Hyatt Bambolim to ensure that all arrangements were in place for the dignitaries’ arrival. The recce started at Dabolim Airport, where two G20-branded EV buses and three G20-branded Audi cars were stationed to transport the dignitaries to Hotel Grand Hyatt. The hotel staff welcomed the dignitaries and smoothly conducted the check-in process. “The recee is a crucial aspect in ensuring everyone working for G20 understands everything that’s going to happen. It allows us to take stock of everything. We are thorough with our preparedness…