Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Police in Goa said that a 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter. Panaji police informed that the accused is originally from Nepal and had been working at a store in the coastal state. “The incident occurred four days ago, when the mother of victim was not at home. We have arrested the accused person after investigating the case,” the police added. A case has been registered under relevant sections.
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Government of Goa, in principle, has approved the proposal to increase the rate of remuneration of Drivers and Bus Attendants/Cleaners working for the Balrath buses provided to Aided High Schools, Higher Secondary Schools and Special Schools, from the month of June, 2023. The details of increase in the rate of remuneration are as follows: “Increase in the monthly remuneration to be paid to the Balrath Drivers from Rs.12,000/- to Rs. 17,000/- per month. Increase in the monthly remuneration to be paid to the Balrath Attendants/Cleaners from Rs.6,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month. The payment to Drivers…
● The event will take place in Goa from October 19-October 22. ● India’s men’s and women’s pair of Rama Krishna Dhawaskar & Nitin Kashinath Sawant and Sasikala Veerapathiran & Kanizmohi Lakshmanan respectively to take part in the event Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Volleyball Beach Pro Tour is set to make its much-anticipated debut in India, captivating fans from October 19 to October 22, 2023. The event promises an exhilarating showcase of world-class beach volleyball, featuring an impressive lineup of renowned athletes, including world champions and Olympic medallists. Leading the women’s pre-seeding are Swiss duo Esmee Bobner & Zoe Verge-Depre,…
Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: “Government has no right to do injustice on Tiatr Fraternity which gives maximum revenue to Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. I demand immediate intervention of Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude to provide relief to Tiatrist over the non-availability of Pai Tiatrist Hall in November,” stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting sharply to the decision of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao not to provide Pai Tiatrist Hall for Tiatr Shows in November on account of upcoming International Film Festival of India, Yuri Alemao charged that BJP Government is giving step motherly treatment to Tiatr Fraternity in Goa. “I urge the…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a significant step towards strengthening corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts in Goa, the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, the Directorate of Health Services, and the Goa Corporate Social Responsibility Authority came together have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU signing function took place at the Directorate of Health Services in Campal, Panaji. The CSR Act mandates that corporations allocate 2% of their profits towards CSR initiatives. The Goa CSR Authority serve as the channel through which these funds will be channelised to execute projects across various government departments. Vijay Saxena, CEO of Planning…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Marigold culivation has bloomed into a remarkable success story in Goa, with a surge in demand during the festive seasons of Dussehra and Diwali for these golden blooms, the area dedicated to marigold cultivation has increased to 25 hectares. Over 285 dedicated farmers have taken to the fields to cultivate marigold. This collective effort is anticipated to yield a bountiful harvest of approximately 125 metric tonnes. What sets Goan marigold apart is its freshness and remarkable keeping quality, as it remains vibrant for 5 to 6 days, unlike marigold flowers sourced from outside the state, which tend…
Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Committed to promoting sustainability in higher education, The Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Development (CESD) of the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has announced a Faculty Development Program to incorporate sustainability in course curriculum in order to weave in the principles of sustainability in the students’ education curriculum. The Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Development (CESD) commenced operations in 2019 focusing on environmental sustainability to strengthen and support this commitment. In line with achieving the mission of GIM, CESD will be organising the FDP titled ’Incorporating Sustainability in Course Curriculum’ on the 25th of October 2023. The…
