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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The beautiful state on India’s southwest coast, recently won the title of “Best Fairs and Festival State” at The Economic Times Travel & Tourism Annual Conclave & Awards. This recognition highlights the state’s diverse festival calendar, showcasing its rich culture. An important part of this success is the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, who strongly supports the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative for cultural and spiritual tourism. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, whose able leadership supports the initiative. A notable example of Goa’s unique approach to celebrating its culture is the “Chikhal Kalo” festival in Marcel, North…

Goemkarponn desk Ponda: Temples are the foundation of Hindu Dharma. People get drawn to temples even in prevailing times due to the divine energy emanated by temples; therefore, it is the duty of Hindus to protect the sanctity of temples. It is necessary to bring together temple trustees, priests and devotees to preserve the divinity of temples through performance of ritualistic worship in temples, conserving ancient temple culture and protection of traditions followed by temples. Also, unity of Temple trustees is the need of the hour to re-establish temples ruined during the Portuguese regime. In order to achieve all these…

The CJI also noted that India’s pluralistic culture and “ability to engage in dialogue” set it apart from various other countries which got independence during the same period but could not keep democracy. New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said that the polarisation across the world, with India being no exception, is marked by the growth of social media and the intolerance among communities. The CJI also noted that India’s pluralistic culture and “ability to engage in dialogue” set it apart from several other nations which got independence during the same period but could not keep hold…

Addressing the forum, the Russian President said the ‘policy’ pursued by PM Modi is the main ‘guarantor’ of relations between the two countries. MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he cannot be intimidated or forced to take decisions that are contrary to national interests. He also spoke favourably of PM Modi’s tough posturing and stance when it comes to defending the national interests. “I cannot imagine that Modi could be intimidated, intimidated or forced to take any actions, steps and decisions that are contrary to the national interests of India…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Locations like Mumbai, Cape (Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu) and Goa have the “highest abundance” of microplastics in the sea when compared to other places in the Eastern Arabian Sea (EAS), a research paper has revealed. A group of scientists from CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, including Priyansha Gupta, Mahua Saha, V Suneel, Chayanika Rathore, A V Chandrasekhararao and C K Junaid as well as G V M Gupta from the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology in Puthuvype in Kochi have published this paper in the scientific journal ‘Science of the Total Environment’. The study, for the…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced here on Friday that a new department dedicated solely to the welfare of people with disabilities would be established. This department would strive to improve the lives of people with disabilities (PwD) by giving them access to all necessary facilities. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being celebrated at Margao at the same time that CM Sawant announced the establishment of a special department for people with disabilities. He also disclosed that the same is expected to start operating on April 1, 2024, which is the start of the following…

Goemkarponn Desk BALLI: Fifteen students were injured, three of them seriously, after a school bus overturned in South Goa on Thursday morning. While the bus carrying 34 students was travelling to Cuncolim United Higher Secondary School, the incident happened close to Balli village. The bus turned into a turtle after veering off the main road and into a field. The school was authorized to use the bus as part of the state government’s “Bal Rath” initiative. According to the official, four students suffered severe injuries and were taken to the state-run District Hospital in Margao. He said that their condition…