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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Two Kazakhstan nationals were among 17 persons rescued along the state’s coastline over the long Diwali weekend. The double rescue was conducted at Arambol beach, when the two Kazakhs aged 31 and 36 years who were caught in a rip current while swimming, were unable to make it to shore. The duo was rescued by Drishti Marine lifesavers Priyansh Gwas and Suhas Gawas with the help of a rescue tube and surfboard. Another double rescue was conducted at the same beach involving two young men from Pune, who were saved from drowning by on-duty lifesavers. Two other…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Political Science Programme of the D.D.Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University, remembered Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 134th birth anniversary today. Recalling Nehru’s contribution to the making of modern India, speakers acknowledged his contribution to making of institutions in higher education, science and technology that have made India a globally recognized player. His policy of non alignment continues to resonate in India’s pragmatic multialignment today, it was asserted. Nehru was perceived as a leader who engaged with ideas, whether it was ‘Discovery of India’ or his famous “Letters to the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights organized fun and sports programme on Children’s day for the children belonging to Kathkari tribals, staying at Porascadem and Virnoda. Around 40 children were part of the various fun filled events organized for them. The programme was organized in collaboration with Human Touch Foundation and Help & Help Charitable Trust. The Commission has undertaken various child focused programmes among these tribal children, covering health, education, and access to social protection since last two years. Peter F. Borges, Chairperson, Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights said Children…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In view of recent incident of drink and drive, Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) has said that it will deploy algometers at all major bus stands in the state. “KTC to deploy alcometers at all major bus stands in the state to stop drunken driving on its buses. “The drivers of buses will be checked for alcohol using these alcometers, if any passenger or bus stand controller finds any bus driver drunk”, says KTC MD Sanjay Ghate. The drunken driving by KTC bus driver came to fore after one driver of Panaji-Valpoi bus was found driving under the…

Goemkarponn desk DABOLIM: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced multiple tenders for various outlets at Goa International Airport at Dabolim. “It’s a golden opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to establish their presence in one of the busiest airports in India,” AAI said

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Agitated residents of New Vaddem on Tuesday confronted the doctors and the staff of Chicalim sub district hospital in order to mark protest over the death of a 6-year-old girl Vani Khanapur, residing near Durga Mata temple, at New Vaddem due to suspected dengue fever (NS1). The girl was admitted at Chicalim sub district hospital on Monday evening. She was shifted to GMC hospital at Bambolim during the wee hours on Tuesday after her BP fall down. She succumbed to dengue fever while undergoing treatment at GMC at around 9 am on Tuesday. Residents of New Vaddem…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will be the jury head for the international competition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 in Goa next month. The five-member jury also includes cinematographer Jose Luis Alcaine, producers Jerome Paillard, Catherine Dussart and Helen Leake, said a press release. “The International Jury will select the winner of the coveted best film award which includes the Golden Peacock, Rs 40 lakh monetary component and certificates for the director and producer. “Apart from the best film, the jury will also determine winners in the best director, best actor (male), best actor…