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Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Karan Dhavaskar achieved an important milestone in his career with a sensational win in Men’s singles at the State Badminton Ranking Championships 2022 organised by Mormugao Badminton Club under the aegis of Goa Badminton Association, at Chicalim, Vasco. The Sanquelim boy, the winner of the CM Trophy, held last year, registered a thrilling three sets win over Umakant Sarge in an edge-of-the-seat contest. He won 21-13, 22-24, and 21-19 to be crowned Men’s singles champion, his maiden title in this category. The Under 19 Boys Singles finals was an equally engaging contest between top seed Anish Kamath and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FIFA BANS AIFF – Indian Football BANNED: As expected, FIFA suspends the All India Football Federation (AIFF). This has been done due to “third-party intervention” in the affairs of AIFF. FIFA has also stripped India of hosting the U-17 Women’s World Cup and suspended Indian Football with immediate effect. It means Indian National Football Team will not be able to play any international games until the ban is removed. Indian Football BANNED: FIFA bans AIFF and suspends all duties – OFFICIAL STATEMENT FIFA Bans Indian Football: The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said as a part of 75 years of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations, the Government has decided to renovate each and every martyr’s memorial monuments in the State – be it from Patradevi, Polem Check post or from Castlerock. Government will see that no monument will be left behind for renovation. Government will preserve all these sanctified structures as remembrance of the freedom struggle. The Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, unfurled the tricolour to mark the celebration of India’s 75th Independence Day at a function held at the Memorial of Freedom Fighters…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant appealed to all newly elected panchayat members to be a part of the government’s ‘Swayampurna Goa’ scheme and make it a success. The scheme was launched during the previous Sawant-led government with an aim to explore opportunities within the villages to make them self-sustainable. Addressing a state-level function in Panaji to celebrate the country’s 76th Independence Day, Sawant said, “I appeal to all the newly elected panchayat members to take part in the ‘Swayampurna Goa 2.0’ initiative.” The panchayat elections were held in the coastal state last week. Sawant said all schemes…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress in Goa engaged in a verbal tussle on Independence Day on Monday on the role of leaders of the past in the freedom struggle. While state Congress chief Amit Patkar said his party had contributed immensely in the freedom struggle, Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade said it was not right of the former to use images of Gandhiji, BR Ambedkar and Sardar Patel to “propagate political aims”. Speaking at a function in Panaji’s Azad Maidan, Patkar said, “The Congress contributed immensely in the development, progress and prosperity…

Goemakrponn desk MAPUSA: Panaji: Focusing on the steps taken by Goa government to increase employment in the state, Minister for Tourism Rohan Khaunte on Monday said that technology is becoming a driver of the economy and the state has taken several initiatives to give a boost to the industry. “Technology is becoming an economic driver and as such the state has taken several initiatives to give a boost to the industry. If we need to create employment we need to skill our work force and for that we should have a wholesome education system. Introduction of the new National Education…