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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Crime Branch in a narcotic raid has arrested a West Bengal native with ganja weighting 1.076 frams and worth Rs 1.05 lakhs in the international market. The accused has been identified as Rabjiul Hossain Sarkar (25) native of Village – Badangina, PO – Dangarhat, Dist – DakshinDinajpur, West Bengal, C/o D’Cruz, Market Yard, Mapusa – Goa The raid was conducted at the backside gate of Mapusa Market Yard, Mapusa and greenish colour flowering and fruiting tops of plants substance suspected to be Ganja weighing 1.076 kilograms, all W/Rs.1,05,000/- approximately in international market was seized. The offence is…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: V.M. Salgaocar College of Law organised a stimulating discussion on the topic of “Digital Colonialism.” The event aimed to raise awareness about how online data is impacting human lives and how major tech companies use it for profit. Guest speaker Adv. Vasudev Anant Sinai Amonkar provided valuable insights into legal provisions designed to protect online data. The discussion was moderated by Prof. Dr. B.S. Patil, ensuring that the audience gained valuable insights. During the session, the audience posed numerous questions to the speaker, showcasing the concerns among them regarding data-sharing risks in the digital age. The event…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goan artists whose works explore ecology and land can now utilise their artistic processes to create public art projects based in Panaji funded by a public grant instituted by Serendipity Arts, organisers of the noted Serendipity Arts Festival. ‘The Island That Never Gets Flooded’ is Serendipity Arts’ attempt to create artistic interventions in the state capital and allows for embedded and site-specific artistic projects which enables a shift in perception of urban spaces and adds an imaginative layering to the city’s architecture. The Grant encourages artists whose practice is drawn to exploring issues related to the ecology…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Damodar Shirodkar withdrew his earlier declaration that he would step down from his position as chairperson of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) a day after making it. It should be recalled that Shirodkar stated on Saturday that he was extremely upset by Digambar Kamat, a legislator from Margao, and other BJP officials for not having faith in him about crucial MMC issues. Shirodkar stated on Sunday, “The legislator met with me this afternoon and we addressed the subject in depth; the situation has now been resolved. As the matter has been handled, he declared, “I am not…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Consumer rights group Goacan has emphasized the availability of foreign cigarettes in the state and suggested that the state government seek to stop the revenue leaks brought on by the smuggling of these cigarettes. Government initiatives to reduce smoking among children and teenagers need to be stepped up, according to Goacan coordinator Roland Martins. He claimed that illicit cigarettes in a variety of flavors are brought into Goa, sold to kids and tourists, and then brought into other countries untaxed. “These foreign cigarettes are readily available throughout the state, do not have a manufacturing date, and do…

Goemkapronn desk PONDA: Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association have selected the following players who will represent Goa in the 1st All India Tennis Ball Cricket League 2023 to be organise at Gorakhpur UP from 1st to 6th September 2023. Goa Team Players& officials:- 1.SHUBHAM PATHAN; 2.PRANAY GAONKAR; 3.SHUBHAM GAUDE; 4.SANKET MORAJKAR; 5.VISHWAJIT FADTE GAONKAR; 6.MOHSIN SHAIKH; 7.GAURESH NAGVEKAR; 8.AKSHAY JOGLE; 9.RAHUL PAGI; 10.SATYAWAN VELIP; 11.PRITESH GAONKAR; 12.NITESH VELIP; 13.MAHINDRA VELIP; 14.MANGESH GAONKAR; 15.SURAJ VELIP; 16.CHANDAN DONGREKAR (Asst. Coach/Manager); 17.HEMANT KHOT (Chief Coach); 18. SHYAMSUNDER AIER (Mentor). This is the first National Tennis Ball Cricket League organised by the Tennis Ball…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with Enable India successfully organised a transformative workshop, titled “Manthan – a workshop for torchbearers of disability.” The event took place at the prestigious Manohar Parrikar Hall at Sanjay Centre for Special Education. Distinguished guests at the event included Guruprasad Pawaskar, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Taha Haaziq, Secretary of the Office in the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Shanti Raghavan, esteemed Founder of Enable India who graced the occasion with her presence. The workshop also received support from notable figures such…