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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The COP28 UAE Presidency and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have convened the first in a landmark series of high-level dialogues through to COP28 around building a 1.5C degree-aligned energy transition. The initiative is being conducted in conjunction with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and will be supported by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The dialogues are intended to build consensus on 1.5C degree-compatible energy transition pathways and the enabling conditions needed to achieve them, as well as momentum around the target energy outcomes for COP28. The meetings are being co-chaired by…

 *Villagers from Agonda complain as plastic rice Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: It was once again the ‘plastic-rice’ fear gripped Canacona, as Public Distribution System (PDS)-Fair Price Shops (Society) were accused of distributing ‘Plastic Rice’ mixed Rice quota against their Ration Cards. The claim however is flatly refuted by the Fair Price Shops in the taluka, stating ‘It is the Fortified Rice mixed Rice is being issued to the ration card holders as per the quota received since the month of May. “We have even put up a display board, where it is clearly mentioned that the Rice bags are suitably added…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA:Shristhal BMC celebrate Vanamahotsav in Govt. High School Shristhal, in association with the Forest Department and Deputy Collector Canacona by planting saplings near the school premises and distributed plants to all students on Friday. The function began with the inauguration of Wall Paper prepared by school students. Deputy Collector Ramesh Gaonkar was the Chief Guest for function while Mamlatdar Manoj Korgaonkar, area Panch Dashrath Gaonkar, R.F.O. Anand Metri, P T A Chairman Sampada Velip, BMC Chairman Vinay Tubki, Member Damodar Chari, Shirish Pai, Tejas Naik Gaonkar, Headmaster Sudesh Naik and Teacher incharge Tukaram Salgaokar were present on stage.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that government will consider getting other places of worship in the ambit of Goa’s Spiritual Tourism on receipt of such proposals. “Government will consider getting other places of worship in the ambit of Goa’s Spiritual Tourism on receipt of such proposals,” said Khaunte He further said that the MoU will explore and showcase the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Goa’s temple, leveraging various marketing channels and platforms to attract a wide audience and encourage responsible tourism on temple connect digital and social network, besides engagement in other Spiritual activities for the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Energy Ministers Meet in Goa via video message today. Welcoming the dignitaries to India, the Prime Minister said that any discussion about the future, sustainability, growth and development is incomplete without mentioning energy as it impacts the development of individuals and nations at all levels. The Prime Minister underlined that even though every nation has a different reality and pathway for energy transition, he firmly believes that the goals of every country are the same. Throwing light on India’s efforts in green growth and energy transition, he pointed…

  Goemkarponn Desk Michael Mare has set up a title clash with Neil Punjani Bakshi in Under 11 boys Singles while Avni Khyalia will battle it out with Pragya Audi in U11 Girls singles finals, at the State Major Ranking Badminton Tournament, held at the multipurpose stadium in Navelim. On day two of the State Ranking Tournament organized by BPS Sports Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, there were thrilling clashes between Goa’s top badminton players in the Mini (U11) and Sub Junior (U13, U15, and U17) age groups. In the Sub Junior…

SURAJ NANDREKAR The Kartarpur Corridor is the sacred place where the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, stayed for the last 18 years of his life. Sadly, the place isn’t in India for unknown reasons and one has to cross the border with Pakistan to seek the blessings of the Nanak Sahib. Kartarpur was the location where Guru Nanak founded the first Sikh commune, laid the code of ethics and also chose the second guru for the new religion. Why did I visit Kartarpur being a non-Sikh  that too in an enemy country? Well, being a restless journalist who…