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 India’s first cinema subscription program Passport is a monthly weekday pass for enjoying movies at never-before ticket prices Passport can be activated on the mobile apps and websites of PVR and INOX Movie lovers can avail this offer for a minimum subscription period of three months Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The love of cinema among Indians is unwavering. For many, watching new releases in theatres is the highlight of the week. Nowadays, with people becoming more conscious of the high costs, the allure of these theatre outings has somewhat faded. To enable the movie lovers of India to access movies at…

In January 2024, Purple Fest, an event that promotes inclusivity and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities, will be going global! Purple Fest, the inclusive festival for persons with disabilities (PwDs), is gearing up for its second edition in January 2024. The event, which was a first-of its kind in Goa, serves as a platform for individuals with disabilities to showcase their talents, connect with others facing similar challenges, and celebrate their unique abilities. The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Directorate of Social Welfare have demonstrated their commitment to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for…

AERIAL VIEW While last year roudn it was turn of Panaji, the city still continues to suffer, as every street in Panaji was flooded, this year it is Ribandar-kars, as the ugly digging works have begun in this picturisque village. While we wrote and criticised the government enough on the Smart City Mission, now it is the contractors who are trying their best to finish off works in time – thereby ignoring the safety measures for their workers, forget the genral public. The public is up in arms over the incessant digging without proper measures. Now who is to be…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Goa has predicted rain/thundershowers at a few places on October 17 and 18. “Goa could witness another bout of light-to-moderate rainfall with thunderstorms for another couple of days as the low-pressure area is likely to move further west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression,” said IMD. The monsoon’s retreat over Goa is being delayed by this little rain. Meteorologist Ramesh Kumar stated, “There is a delay in the monsoon’s withdrawal, just as there was at its beginning. The IMD reports that the southwest monsoon’s withdrawal line still passes through Forbesganj, Malda, Vishakhapatnam, Nalgonda,…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday inspected the Pandit Jawaharlal Stadium at Fatorda that will host the inaugural ceremony of the 37th National Games on 26 October. Sports Minister Govind Gaude, and other government officials were present for the inspection. “I came to Margao to check the preparations and arrangements at the Fatorda stadium as Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be coming for the inaugural ceremony. All arrangements are complete. The Games will unofficially begin on 19 October. People from Fatorda and Margao should enthusiastically prepare for the inaugural ceremony,” he said. Sawant said the Games…

 CJI says it is for Parliament to effect changes in law, equality demands that queer persons not discriminated against Goemkarponn desk NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to allow same-sex marriages in the country. A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India heard arguments in the case between April and May and had reserved its order on May 11. “It is for Parliament to change the Special Marriage Act and the court can’t make law but only interpret it,” Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday while pronouncing verdict on 21…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: United Balrath Employees Union today said that the state government has failed to implement assurances promised to them during the Assembly session. The United Balrath Employees Union today protested at the Azad Maidan against the state government’s failure to implement assurances promised in assembly. “We have been fooled, state government has failed to implement assurances promised to them during the Assembly session,” said Swati Kerkar She further said that any more delay in fulfilling the assurances would result in protests by hitting the streets and even outside assembly. “Why is the salary coming to the employees via…