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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The establishment of a full-fledged cricket stadium in Goa by the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) will hugely benefit the association in helping develop a base of cricket talent to help age level teams who today are struggling without the proper facilities, ex-Ranji player Suresh Mahadevan, said. Speaking at the inauguration of A&S Sports (Virat factory outlet), a one-of-a-kind cricket equipment and merchandise outlet in the state capital, Mahadevan said that today Goa is only producing talented individuals but cannot produce a whole team because the base is lacking. “When the stadium comes it will be beneficial for…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister Subhash Phaldessai stated that “no one should teach us on how to protect the environment” in reference to the subject of designating the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and neighboring territories as a tiger reserve. According to Phaldesai, the state government has already made the decision to appeal the HC verdict. Regarding the tiger reserve issue, Phaldessai stated that after the territories are designated as a tiger reserve, at least 600 people from his constituency will have to be evicted. He also stated that people living in the forest are already having issues as a result of the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A crucial meeting regarding the preparations for the upcoming 37th National Games was convened at the SAG Conference Hall, Athletics Stadium, Bambolim. The meeting saw the active participation of key stakeholders, including National Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) Chairman Amitabh Sharma, SAG Executive Director Dr. Ms. Geeta Nagvenkar, and GOA Secretary General Gurudatta Bhakta. Also present were Presidents, Secretaries, and Authorized Representatives from State Sports Associations representing the various sports disciplines. Addressing the assembly, GTCC Chairman Amitabh Sharma underscored the primary objective of the meeting – fostering meaningful interactions with the representatives of State Sports Associations. He…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: “Our government is committed for overall development of the area, howsoever the impact of initiatives aimed for bringing some drastic changes shall be visible very soon in the areas of education, health, communication besides maintaining and improving cultural heritage”, is how Canacona MLA and speaker Ramesh Tawadkar stated at the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)- Yi – (Young Indians), sewing Machines distribution function. CII-YI Goa Chapter, in assoeciation of Dy Collector & SDO, Canacona along with support of Mukta Drishti Foundation undertook an objective to enhance the livelihood of tribal families, provided 10 (Ten) Sewing Machines through…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: NSUI backed panels won the Students Council Election-2023 of Mallikarjun & Chetan Manju Desai College. Out of 13 seats, 9 seats are won by the panel backed by Youth Congress & NSUI and the other panel were successful in winning the remaining 4 seats. According to sources, apart from State Office bearers of NSUI Pralay Bhagat, Manesh Naik Gaonkar and Cleston Viegas took special efforts which helped the Youth Congress/NSUI panel to win the election held at Shri. Mallikarjun & Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College, Canacona. Incidentaly, sources informed there were a bit of commoting in the…

SURAJ NANDREKAR A visit to the Temple happens only when there is a call from the Lord himself and a connect establishes with our soul, thats the starting point. No amount of planning and perfection helps as its the God’s connect with you and his grace that decides your coming to the temple and having a good darshan of the Lord. So our trip started with a casual talk during our weekly Thursday Aarti at Dutta Mandir in Saligao. As I floated the idea my friends Pradeep Padgaonkar, Krishnanath Colvalkar, Krishna Mhaloji and Devanand Kudnekar agreed for the visit. However,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Minister and Tribal leader Govind Gaude today said that both the Houses of the Parliament should pass a unanimous resolution to grant political reservation to scheduled tribe community in Goa for the 2027 Assembly election Stressing that “political will” is utmost important in resolving the issue of political reservation for ST, Gaude said that a resolution in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will help the government to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to reserve assembly seats in Goa for tribal community. At the same time, the Minister said that under Article 330 and 332…