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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a decisive and comprehensive response to the escalating challenge of substance abuse within educational settings, the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has meticulously developed the Substance Abuse Policy for Schools 2024. This policy, which is strongly recommended for swift adoption by the Directorate of Education, epitomizes the Commission’s dedication to creating a nurturing, secure, and substance-free educational landscape, affirming its unwavering commitment to the well-being and holistic development of students. “This policy marks a transformative step towards nurturing the hearts and minds of our young generation. It’s about creating a sanctuary where education…

~ The Aguad serves not only as a historical landmark but also as a vibrant cultural centre, providing entertainment for both locals and tourists~ Goemkarponn desk Panaji: After two days of thrilling juggling acts, percussion medleys, live music and other creative performances, curtains have fallen on the third edition of the Aguad Fete, which was held at historic and the recently renovated Aguad Port and Jail complex on January 27 and 28. On both days, attendees were treated to a dazzling showcase of mesmerising juggling skills of the Wenjuggler, followed by the infectious beats of the drum circle featuring Djembe.…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) today stated that it is committed towards a green Panaji under the Smart City Mission and Panaji will see a greater and methodically planned green cover taking shape in a phase wise manner. Following the approvals from relevant authorities, the project commenced. The two existing trees had to be removed as they were coming in the carriage way and were affecting the ongoing sewerage and road works. A new re-greening plan is in place and is being adhered to throughout the Development process. In the stretch from Madhuban Complex to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Panaji Police has registered an FIR against an Ahmedabad for cheating Goa based casino to the tune of Rs 10 lakhs. The accused has been identified Gopal Patel, a resident of Ahmedabad-Gujarat. As per the police, accused pretended to be the Deputy Collector in Ahmedabad, and furthermore, using a false pretext, convinced the complainant to give him gaming chips so he could play with them in exchange for cash. The accused then took the gaming chips, worth W/Rs. 10,000,000/-, and failed to return them.

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Stating Farmers feed us all and each of the farmers deserves preferences over other strata of the society, WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar advocated that Farmers should get their subsidies for various schemes they have opted, before the 10th of every month. Shirodkar was speaking at the Krishi melava held under the Western Ghat Development Program organised by the Departments of Agriculture and Water Resources at Sanskriti Bhavan in Amone (Poinguinim) in Canacona on Tuesday. “The government employees are getting their salary on the 1st of every month. So, even the farmers who feed them and us all…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A Children Park for the kids of Mary Immaculate Pre-Primary School, Agonda is inaugurated on Tuesday. Agonda Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Patrick Luis blessed the kids playing equipments set-up at the Children Park with paint-decorated Walls in school campus followed by special prayers in the presence of Sisters of Mart Immaculate (SMI) Convent Sr. Superio Sr. Vandana and MI Pre-Primary School Headmistress Sr. Sunian and Agonda Sarpanch Preettal Fernandes Sarpanch. The inaugural plaque was unveiled also at the hands of Fr. Patrick Luis in the presence of all others to mark the inauguration. Sarpanch Preettal Fernandes informed…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Following strong public objections and negative exposure in the media has put the Sarpanch on the backfoot, Loliem – Polem Sarpanch on Tuesday canceled the Gram Sabha meeting scheduled for 4th February. In a public notice issued on Tuesday (30-01-2024), Loliem Polem Sarpanch Nisha Chari cancelled the Gram Sabha meeting of Loliem-Polem panchayat fixed on 4th February at 10.00 am. ‘The next date of the Gramsabha will be declared shortly’, says the two-line cancellation notice signed by Sarpanch, and copy of which is endorsed only to Block Development Officer, Canacona, while Notice-Letter is put up on Panchayat…