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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FIFA BANS AIFF – Indian Football BANNED: As expected, FIFA suspends the All India Football Federation (AIFF). This has been done due to “third-party intervention” in the affairs of AIFF. FIFA has also stripped India of hosting the U-17 Women’s World Cup and suspended Indian Football with immediate effect. It means Indian National Football Team will not be able to play any international games until the ban is removed. Indian Football BANNED: FIFA bans AIFF and suspends all duties – OFFICIAL STATEMENT FIFA Bans Indian Football: The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said as a part of 75 years of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations, the Government has decided to renovate each and every martyr’s memorial monuments in the State – be it from Patradevi, Polem Check post or from Castlerock. Government will see that no monument will be left behind for renovation. Government will preserve all these sanctified structures as remembrance of the freedom struggle. The Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, unfurled the tricolour to mark the celebration of India’s 75th Independence Day at a function held at the Memorial of Freedom Fighters…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant appealed to all newly elected panchayat members to be a part of the government’s ‘Swayampurna Goa’ scheme and make it a success. The scheme was launched during the previous Sawant-led government with an aim to explore opportunities within the villages to make them self-sustainable. Addressing a state-level function in Panaji to celebrate the country’s 76th Independence Day, Sawant said, “I appeal to all the newly elected panchayat members to take part in the ‘Swayampurna Goa 2.0’ initiative.” The panchayat elections were held in the coastal state last week. Sawant said all schemes…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress in Goa engaged in a verbal tussle on Independence Day on Monday on the role of leaders of the past in the freedom struggle. While state Congress chief Amit Patkar said his party had contributed immensely in the freedom struggle, Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade said it was not right of the former to use images of Gandhiji, BR Ambedkar and Sardar Patel to “propagate political aims”. Speaking at a function in Panaji’s Azad Maidan, Patkar said, “The Congress contributed immensely in the development, progress and prosperity…

Goemakrponn desk MAPUSA: Panaji: Focusing on the steps taken by Goa government to increase employment in the state, Minister for Tourism Rohan Khaunte on Monday said that technology is becoming a driver of the economy and the state has taken several initiatives to give a boost to the industry. “Technology is becoming an economic driver and as such the state has taken several initiatives to give a boost to the industry. If we need to create employment we need to skill our work force and for that we should have a wholesome education system. Introduction of the new National Education…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, on Tuesday morning, conducted a joint inspection of the ongoing work of the Ramp connecting the highway to the city along with officials of Gammon India, National Highway Authority officials, and PWD officials near Bagayatdar Bazar Vasco. The Traffic DySP Dharnesh Angley, Vasco traffic PI Shailesh Narvekar, MPT officials, MMC Chairperson Leo Rodrigues, environmental activist Adv Savio Correia and Social activist Sanjay Redkar were also present for the inspection After a brief inspection, Salkar had a detailed discussion for over an hour where various suggestions were offered, and many alternatives were provided to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa police on Monday arrested a person for allegedly hoisting a religious flag above the Indian flag at his rented accommodation in Ponda in South Goa. The national flag was not distinctly in the position of honour, police said. Police informed that the accused person is identified as Kayabuddin Ali, 43, resident of Ponda in South Goa and native of Uttar Pradesh. Action against him was taken after locals informed the police about the incident. “It is not Pakistan’s national flag, but a resemblance. They are (Accused person and family members) saying it is a religious flag.…