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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Hosts Goa rode on a superb team effort to upset Telangana 86-56 and keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals in the men’s basketball 5×5 competition of the 37th National Games on Tuesday. Gaurav Chandel and Jesjua Pinto scores 21 points each while the experienced Mahipal Singh Bhati contributed 17 points to the tally as the home team gave their fans at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim something to cheer for. The home team knew that they needed a win to stay alive in the competition, having lost their opening Pool A clash against…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The National Games Sports Village was officially inaugurated this morning at Campal Ground, Goa, marking a historic moment in the realm of multi-sporting events. Following this grand opening, the weightlifting event for the national games was also launched, setting the stage for a remarkable series of competitions. The National Games Sports Village is an innovative concept designed to bring athletes and cultures from all corners of the nation together. It serves as a hub for unity and camaraderie, where participants from diverse states and backgrounds converge to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship. At the weightlifting competition inauguration,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sports like Lagori and Gatka have been traditionally played in the bylanes of villages and small towns or in fairs and are fairly popular. These sports will now get a far bigger platform as they are set to make their national debut as “demonstration sports” in the 37th National Games being played across Goa from October 26-November 9, 2023. The prestigious event, which has attracted over 7000 sportspersons from across all states and Union Territories have also included new sports like Beach Football, Roll Ball, Golf, Sepak takraw, Squay Martial Arts, Kaliyapattu and Pencak Silat as medal…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant called on the citizens to follow traffic rules to avoid accidents. “The government is serious about the safety of its citizens. Accidents, leading to deaths, are taking place due to rash and rough driving. We have to overcome this situation with disciplined driving and by following traffic rules,” said the Chief Minister while speaking at a function organized to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. Patto Panaji today. Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited a Government of Goa undertaking celebrated its 43rd Anniversary with much pomp and fervour to mark the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister for Tourism,Shri. Rohan Khaunte inaugurated the Aguad Interactive Museum: Goa – The Land, The Struggle, The People in Goa today. Also present were Shri. Michael Lobo – Hon’ble MLA Calangute, Shri. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS – Director Tourism & MD, GTDC, Shri. Nilesh Shah, President of TTAG and Mr. Naveen Chopra, Group CEO, Waterfront Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Located within the historic Aguad Port Jail Complex, dating back to 1612, this museum stands as a remarkable achievement in the preservation of Goa’s rich history and vibrant culture. With a refreshing approach to storytelling, the Aguad Interactive Museum invites…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: #RabiesMuktGoa’s Static Point Vaccination campaign has successfully concluded in Goa, with a remarkable achievement of vaccinating over 5000 dogs across North and South Goa in less than a month. This campaign was jointly initiated by the Government of Goa, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, and Mission Rabies as part of their ongoing efforts to maintain Goa as a Rabies-Controlled State. The campaign spanned 6 talukas and encompassed 110 Static Points, primarily located in panchayats and veterinary dispensaries in the interiors of Goa. The event witnessed remarkable participation from local government bodies. Approximately 14 MLAs…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Health minister Vishwajit Rane said that the shortage of ambulances in the state is causing delays in providing immediate emergency care, particularly to the victims of road accidents. Rane stated that the state now possesses 56 ambulances and that an additional 25 ambulances are required. “When we first started using the ambulances, there weren’t many accident hotspots, and our average response time was the fastest in the nation at seven minutes,” Rane stated. “Now that there are more of these hotspots, we need more ambulances.” According to Rane, the state now has 56 ambulances and needs another…