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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) situated in Goa commemorated its 35th Foundation Day on April 1, 2024. Several guests and agricultural luminaries graced the event, including Dr. Gurbachan Singh, Former Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi. Urging Sustainable Agriculture Dr. Singh’s address called upon scientists to intensify efforts in areas such as rainwater harvesting, integrated farming systems, and soil management. Emphasizing the coastal region’s rich biodiversity, he stressed the need for sustainable utilization. Furthermore, he advocated for a balanced approach to pest and disease management through the integration of organic and inorganic…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) in collaboration with Kala Academy Goa organized its 12th Children’s Tiatr Competition from March 10 to March 16, 2024, at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Kala Academy Goa. 10 children’s tiatr troupes participated in the competition. ‘Khol Khol Baim’ written, directed and presented by Marcos Gonsalves bagged first place in the competition. ‘Fuddem Panvl Mar’ written, directed and presented by Fr. Milagres Dias and ‘Tumchea Sangata Hanv Jiyetam’ written and directed by William Fernandes and presented by Drishti Entertainments Curchorem won the second and third places respectively. In the Best Direction category, the…

New Delhi: Hitting out at Congress after the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) offered to support the UDF in Kerala, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that grand-old-party does not believe in India’s sovereignty and has been supporting anti-India campaigns for several years. Speaking exclusively to CNN-News18 during his roadshow in Ramanagara, Karnataka, the Home Minister said he is not shocked to see Congress getting support from SDPI. “I am not shocked to see that SDPI is supporting Congress. With the support communal forces, Congress has been supporting anti-India campaigns for several years. Support from SDPI means…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday targeted Jawaharlal Nehru and claimed that past mistakes were responsible for the problems such as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and occupation of some parts of the Indian territory by China. Referring to India’s stand when it was offered a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, he claimed there was a time when Nehru, the country’s first prime minister, said “India second, China first”. Speaking at the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry here, Jaishankar was replying to the question whether India should reconcile itself to the status of POK and…

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has lost 4.5 kg since he was arrested on March 21, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and minister Atishi said today. Authorities in Tihar jail have said he is fine, and he has not lost weight since he was lodged in the jail two days back. In a post on X this morning, Ms Atishi said Mr Kejriwal is a “severe diabetic”. “Despite his health problems, he works round the clock to serve the nation. Between his arrest and now, Arvind Kejriwal has lost 4.5 kg. This is very worrying. The BJP is…

Tokyo: At least four people were killed and nearly 60 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. Officials said the quake was the strongest to shake the island in decades, and warned of more tremors in the days ahead. “The earthquake is close to land and it’s shallow. It’s felt all over Taiwan and offshore islands,” said Wu Chien-fu, director of Taipei’s Central Weather Administration’s Seismology Center. Strict building regulations and disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major…

Goemkarponn desk BAPSORA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa leaders are under fear as money made through liquor was brought to the state for Assembly elections. “AAP Goa leaders are under fear as money made through liquor was brought to the state for Assembly elections,’ said Sawant. He further said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is in jail for his involvement in a liquor scam and Goa leaders of AAP are also in fear. “AAP Goa leaders have been following me now wherever I go during the campaign,” he added. Sawant said that BJP…