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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: PNG Jewellers, a name that has long been cherished for its tradition and excellence in jewellery, is delighted to announced the grand launch of its newest branded store, “LiteStyle by PNG Jewellers” in the heart of Goa – Porvorim. LiteStyle by PNG Jewellers is a sub brand category under PNG Jewellers, meticulously designed with utmost care and dedication to cater to the empowered women of today. This brand carries forward the legacy of trust synonymous with PNG Jewellers while specifically focusing on lightweight gold and diamond jewelry in 22KT and 18KT. LiteStyle caters to women who love…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The 07th episode of the Founders Club Meet recently concluded, insightful discussions on the theme “From Vision to Validation: Mastering Product Market Fit” and providing valuable networking opportunities for all participants. Held at the Surendrababu Timblo Hall, GCCI, on Friday, 09th February 2024, the event was organized by the Startup & IT Promotion Cell – DoITEC, Goa. It aimed to delve into the complexities of achieving product-market fit within the growing start-up ecosystem of Goa. The discussion featured esteemed experts who shared invaluable insights into understanding the needs and expectations of the target market, as well as…

· Over 58,000 applications from students in 5,500+ educational institutions · Diverse cohort of scholars from all streams of study selected on merit-cum-means basis for one of India’s largest, inclusive and diverse higher education scholarships · Selected first-year UG students will receive grants of up to Rs. 2 lakh over the course of their study, become part of a strong capacity building programme and a vibrant alumni network Goemkarponn desk Mumbai: Ten students from Goa has been selected among Five thousand students from a country-wide application pool for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2023-24, results for which were announced today.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Peter F. Borges, Chairperson of the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, made a significant contribution to the National Conference on Child Rights and Well-being in Online Gaming and eSports in India. The event, hosted at the Jacaranda Hall, India Habitat Center, New Delhi, was organized by the CyberPeace Foundation and UNICEF, bringing together experts and stakeholders to address critical concerns regarding child safety in online gaming. Borges, an expert in child protection, participated as a panel speaker in the youth session titled “Regulating Online Gaming and Balancing Innovation and Child Protection.” Moderated by Mr.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Mhadei case has been scheduled for the Supreme Court’s next hearing on August 5, 2024. Within eight weeks starting on February 8, all three riparian states Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra are free to submit additional written submissions, with a maximum length of ten pages. After almost seven months, the matter was brought before the Supreme Court on February 8. The subject matter was heard for the last time on July 10, 2023. Karnataka had indicated that they wished to submit more papers and documentation. The court declared, “The necessary may be done within a period of…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Goa Konkani Academy, Panaji in collaboration with V.M. Salgaocar College Law will be co-hosting the 23rd Konkani Youth Literary Fest on February 17 and 18, 2024 at Miramar, Panaji. The conference will include workshops on various genres of literature, youth awards presentations, and discussions on the literature. Ms. Anwesha Singbal has been elected as the Chairperson for the fest. Anwesha Singbal, winner of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Youth Literature Award 2016 for her collection of poems ‘Sulus’, does not call herself a writer. Before becoming a writer, she considered herself a Konkani activist. Immersing herself in journalism…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Goan social activist and Lion Ularico Rodrigues slammed the local authorities at the Panchayat level for their indifference toward the discharge of polluting chemicals and effluents by a factory in Bethora (and other factories at large in the area). This problem has been going on for several years now and the water in the fresh water canal at Curti-Ponda gets polluted due to seepage from the drains and soak pits in the locality as well as the other factories in the Bethora Industrial Estate area who are the main culprits of the soil and water pollution in…