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Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The well-known Chari clan of Canacona are all engrossed in their annual trade of Ganesh idols, as its fourth and fifth-generation artists are engrossed at their workshop at Char-rasta. The workshop of Ramesh Chari (late) has an indomitable task of meeting the date, as five numbers of Sarvajanik Ganesh idols with different sizes, shapes and figures ( number of idols) are worked on by the fourth and fifth generation artists of the Chari clan. The Ganapati idols of as high as 18ft and different sizes figures numbering more than 40, with a theme of ‘Vishnu-Rupi Dasho-Avtar’ of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: BITS Pilani Goa campus and Goa police have exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore research and development projects involving Artificial Intelligence. The MoU will enable them to jointly explore research and development projects involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and other technologies to enable predictive policing and anticipate the demands of the future. They will also work on cybersecurity-related initiatives to fight cybercrime. BITS Goa and Goa Police will work together to create large-scale awareness among citizens. Both the institutions plan to share expertise, technical know-how and resources for the stated goals. Possibilities of conducting specialised…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: “Distortion in History of Chieftains Revolt in “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” Exhibition & Insensitivity towards stranded Freedom Fighters due to the breakdown of KTC Bus proceeding to Patradevi Martyrs Memorial, exposes the impudence of BJP Government towards History & Freedom Fighters,” charged Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the Distortion of History in the Display Board at the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Exhibition organised by the Government of Goa, Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao expressed complete agreement with the objection raised by the Chieftains Memorial Trust. “I strongly condemn the unpardonable act of the Government to keep the…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Shivaji Fort, located at Farmagudi it lost its existence in overgrown bushes and trees. Ministers and MLAs pass throughout this National Highway; however, nobody seems to notice the bushes and trees overgrown in the area. Located by the NH roadside in front of Ganpati Temple and former CM Bahusaheb Bandodkar half size statue, the Shivaji Fort is an attraction for tourists entering the State of Goa; however, tourists are missing the view of the fort with horse riding King Shivaji with the sword. Vinod Poole, the local of Bandora, said the Government should well maintain the Fort.…

Goemkarponn desk WEMBLEY(JK): On the auspicious day of 15th August 2022, the Goan Chaplaincy, along with the Goan diaspora in the UK, celebrated the solemnity of The Assumption of Mother Mary at the St Joseph’s RC Church in Wembley, London. The Feast of the Assumption marks the day when the Blessed Virgin Mary ascended into Heaven. The feast mass was celebrated by Fr. Feroz Fernandes and Fr. Patrick D’Souza at 6:30 pm. This year’s feast also coincided with India’s 75th Independence Day of independence. The Goan community, as part of the Indian diaspora, held the Indian National Flag in support…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji:  Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Tuesday said that his department is considering to tune sports with tourism by fostering beach volleyball, beach cricket in the coastal state to give a big push to both areas. “Sports tourism, we are contemplating in terms of beach volleyball, beach cricket, we would love to do it in different formats. I have been in touch with the sports minister, I am trying to talk to the central government to see how we can do it and tune with tourism,” Khaunte speaking to reporters said. He said that new thoughts need…

Goemkarponn PANAJI: As tourists flocked to Goa to celebrate the long weekend that culminated with India’s 75th Independence Day, Drishti’s lifesavers were on high alert to monitor the increasing number of individuals on the beaches.  Over the long weekend, five individuals were rescued – three in Palolem and one each in Benaulim and Sinquerim. With the monsoons still on, the state continues to experience rough weather conditions, including strong underwater currents, high waves, and rains. All beaches in Goa continue to be closed for swimming. However, people continue to venture into the waters. A group of three young individuals, two males, and one female, aged…