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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Torch Rally of the 37th National Games in Goa completed its last leg of the statewide tour in Tiswadi taluka on Sunday. The Rally made halts at Panaji Corporation Area, Ribandar, Old Goa, Khorlim, Karmali, Neura, Pilar, Agassaim, Goa Velha, Batim, Siridao, Bambolim, Dona Paula, Caranzalem, St. Cruz, and Taleigao. Cumbharjua MLA Shri Rajesh Faldessai welcomed the Rally along with members of local panchayats, and other government officials in his constituency. “It is a privilege to welcome the Torch Rally in Tiswadi and Cumbarjua Constituency for the 37th National Games. Goans are thrilled to witness such…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa’s star badminton players Anura Prabhudesai and H Arunesh came within a few points of upsetting their much higher ranked opponents but failed to convert their changes and bowed out in the opening round of the individual events of the 37th National Games at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium on Sunday. Former India No. 1 Anura Prabhudesai had five match points against top seed and world no. 38 Aakarshi Kashyap of Chattisgarh in the second game but could not convert any of them and then retired in the decider citing a hamstring pull with the score…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Excitement is mounting in Goa as the state prepares to host the 37th National Games, marking a historic moment for the coastal paradise. While the formal inauguration is scheduled for 26th October, sports enthusiasts have already started witnessing the action-packed competitions. Badminton matches are already underway, and the anticipation for Netball and Gymnastics is building, with matches scheduled to commence on 22nd and 23rd October, respectively. The focal point for Netball will be Campal Indoor Stadium, where athletes from across the nation will display their prowess from 22nd to 27th October. Team Haryana, the reigning Netball National…

Writing is the art of soul which is bestowed upon few people. The second phase release of seven more books indicates success of the scheme formulated by Raj Bhavan in the interest of new budding writers said the Governor of Goa at a function organized at Darbar Hall Raj Bhavan Donapaula today. This is the second phase of Nayi Pahal Scheme where in seven books – 5 in Marathi, 1 in Konkani, 1 in malyali languages were released at the hands of dignitaries. The Governor said formulation of Nayi Pahal scheme is the permanent investment. This scheme has noble objective…

Aside from the technical skills required to shoot a documentary film, the key to making a good, in-depth documentary is the director’s art of engaging and negotiating with the subject on whom the camera is trained, according to renowned documentary filmmakers Dr. Anjali Monteiro and KP Jayashankar. The two filmmakers and writers dived into the intricacies of documentary filmmaking during their talk at a MOG Sundays event at the Museum of Goa in Pilerne recently, providing a lens to understand the relationship between the filmmakers and their subjects. Dr. Anjali Monteiro reflected on the challenges and complexities of entering the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: With Goa all set to miss October end deadline to complete the much delayed Coastal Zone Management Plan 2019, all the developmental works including that of state government projects across coastal belt are likely to come to a halt from November. The Centre has declined to grant any permissions under CRZ 2011 to projects, from next month, pending updatation of CZMP. Though the state government on October 10 approached the Union Ministry for Environment seeking seven months time that is till May 31 2024 to complete the entire process, there is no communication from the centre with…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa’s men and women badminton teams put up a spirited performance but that was not enough for them to find a spot on the medals podium in the 37th National Games at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium here on Friday. Both the teams went into their final round-robin clash needing a win to finish second in their respective groups and be assured of a bronze medal. With a good number of supporters cheering them from the stands, the men’s team pushed the formidable Assam in two singles and one doubles match but the lack of experience…