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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: There was a time when locals used to manufacture essence sticks, clay lamps, and soaps locally and sell the vegetables and fruits grown in Goan soil. This time, the scene of Diwali is such that the markets are flooded with various clay lamps, ample veggies, flowers and fruits, and designer akashkandils but hardly any of them are locally made/grown/manufactured. Diwali, the popular festival that honours the triumph of light over darkness, was celebrated across Goa today. Although the local vendors were sighted in local markets, most of them were seen selling products exported from outside States. If…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod, Sawant, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao and Goa Congress President Amit Patkar, among others, extended greetings and good wishes to the people of the State on the eve of the Diwali festival. The Chief Minister, in his message, said, “Diwali symbolizes the victory of righteousness over evil, brightness over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and truth over falsity. The illumination on the day marks the joy and happiness of the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. This Festival of Light inspires all to move from darkness to Light. Let us all…

STHRIGDHARA NAIK/ Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa ushered in the Diwali festivities with the burning of giant effigies of mythological demon king Narakasur in the wee hours of Monday. After two years of the Pandemic, Goa went full throttle in celebrating the Festival of lights. Narkasurs, despite calls from politicians not to celebrate, were seen in every nook and corner of the State. Traffic jams were witnessed almost in every town as the people went all out to take a look at the demons, who were set on fire early morning. As usual, the last-minute shoppers thronged the city markets while the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Harsh Mane and Ritika Chheluri were the stars of the finals, winning triple crowns each, at the State Badminton Ranking Tournament held at Indoor Stadium, Campal. Harsh won the Sub Junior Boys Singles events in Under 15 and Under 17 age groups, adding the Under 15 Boys doubles title partnering his Margao compatriot Shaheen C.K to his kitty. Ritika emerged triumphant in Under 13 Girls singles, followed up by wins in Under 13 Girls Doubles partnering Sagun Singh and Under 15 Girls Doubles partnering Minoshka Pereira. Aarush Pawaskar, Sakshi K. Ashmeet Parsekar and Trisha Joshi put up…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: No Security Staff has been given till now to Yuri Alemao, who was recognised as Leader of Opposition by the Hon’ble Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly on 30th September 2022. The reason for the same is former Opposition Leader Michael Lobo still enjoys that privilege. Is this true, DGP Jaspal Singh? Maybe Chief Minister feels Defectors need Security, charged Congress President Amit Patkar. “I want the Director General of Police to explain why the Security Staff is not given to Yuri Alemao almost after 22 days have passed since he was recognised as Leader of Opposition by…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: At a time when the state’s unemployment rate is at an all-time high in the country, efforts are being made by the private sector to address this concern. Helping Hands, an initiative by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Benaulim MLA Capt Venzy Viegas, in collaboration with Goa-based Creative HR Solutions, organised a Job Fair at Colva Church Hall, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday. Registration for job aspirants, which was free of cost, commenced at 9am. Around 250 job seekers had registered prior to the fair. The organisers had urged employers to set up their booths free of…

A fight between crew members on board a fishing trawler at sea turns tragic; one crew member is murdered, and two crew including the murder accused, go missing at sea. Police request Coast Guard for a search and rescue operation. Further investigation on Goemkapronn desk VASCO: A fight between crew members on board a fishing trawler at sea turned tragic after one crew member was murdered in the assault and two crew members, including the murder accused, went missing at sea. The Police have now requested the coast guard for a search and rescue operation and have registered a murder…