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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government, which has a policy of promoting casinos to attract high-end tourists, appears uneasy about showcasing it to delegates arriving in Goa for G20 meetings scheduled from April to July this year. To protect Goa’s reputation from tarnishing, metal barricades with casino branding in Panaji have been covered with white cloth pieces overnight as the G20 meetings started in the state capital on April 17. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the meetings in Goa feature over 180 representatives from 19 G20 member countries, ten invited states, and 22 international organisations. Discussions…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa SCPCR initiated dialogue and conversation with the academic institutions in collaboration with the Directorate of Higher Education on 19th April 2023 at DHE on how to strengthen the system and policies and programmes for the protection of our children. Introducing the subject matter of the collaboration to the head of affiliated colleges, Prasad Lolyekar, Secretary, Education and Director, Higher Education, thanked the Commission for collaboration and expressed confidence in support by academic institutions. The meeting focused on how the contemporary issues in child protection could be integrated the same into the syllabus and practicums, providing…

PANAJI: Indian culture is known for its vast history and diverse artwork, including pottery, weaving, jewellery and sculptures. Along with it Goa’s rich culture represents distinctive artwork techniques, and the essence of this artwork is only rising. The G20 second health working group meeting is underway in Goa, India, providing a platform to showcase the state’s unique culture and heritage. Goa’s rich culture represents distinctive techniques that are gaining popularity. Alongside the meeting, delegates will have the opportunity to experience cultural heritage and explore stalls featuring artwork by different artists chosen by The Directorate of Art and Culture, Goa. This…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Lord Parashuram Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday (April 22’ 2023) at the Shri Parashuram Temple of Poinguinim in Canacona Taluka of Goa. As part of the celebration, on this day, Shri Parashuram Mandir Committee has organized various programs and Lord Parashuram Rath Yatra will leave from the village at 7.30 am. The Rath-Yatra from Poinguinim, will venture its way through Galjibaga, Talpona, Sadolxem, Partagal, Khawat, Galiyem, Tamnem, Agas-Loliem, Maxem and will reach Parashuram temple at 1.30 pm via Poinguinim. The Parashuram Rath-Yatra is orgasided for the purpose of creating awareness of Lord Parashuram…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Disability Rights Association of Goa has demanded accessibility for persons with disability at gram sabha meetings so that persons with disability can attend the meeting and voice their issues. Ina letter to the Director and Secretary Panchayats DRAG president Avelino de Sa stated that persons with disability have a right to attend the gram sabha meetings and voice their issues at the meetings. The Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016 mandates equal opportunity and non discrimination for persons with disability. We request you to direct all panchayats to ensure that the gram sabha meetings are held…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: An extreme summer is on the cards for India as 36 weather stations in cities across the country recorded temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius on Monday. The Indian meteorological department (IMD) has predicted heatwaves in Eastern India and Northwest parts of India in the coming two days. As a result, more people are flocking to the beaches to cool off in the rising heat. Domestic tourists have been heading to Goa with families in tow for their annual summer break. Temperatures in the state are set to soar this month with the summers reaching its peak. According…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Crime Branch has registered FIR against two the Instagram account holders for hurting religious sentiments. Crime Branch also said that the Cyber crime police has been called in to help in the investigation. The Crime Branch has also said that it will write to social media giant Instgram to immediatley block the accounts. The Police said that it will also ask Instagram to share certain details about the account holders. “FIR under section 153-A r/w 34 IPC and section 67 of IT act registered by crime branch Goa police and investigation taken up,’ said SP North Nidhin…