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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Corporation of City of Panaji has issued specific guidelines for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi within the jurisdiction of the city. CCP Mayor Rohit Monserrate has duly signed all the guidelines stating that all Chitrashallas shall observe social distancing. Arrangements will be made outside the vending point by painting a circle at a 2m distance each. Sale/purchase of plaster of Paris idols is strictly prohibited, and only two persons in a vehicle will be allowed for picking up idols from Chitrashallas. No special stalls will be erected anywhere in Panaji to sell fireworks/ firecrackers except those permitted by…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte has expressed the need of creating awareness about environment for the students through the syllabus to bring positive change in society. Khaunte was addressing the annual function in his constituency to felicitate the SSC and HSSC students for the Academic Year 2020-21. “As our children grow, the awareness about the environment is essential,” the MLA said, pointing out to the historic Save Mollem campaign, which was propelled by the young generation. “The young generation was completely involved in the campaign against environmental destruction through three linear projects. There was awareness about the impact…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The southwest monsoon crossed 100 inches mark in the coastal State that has recorded over 108 inches of rains since June 1, slightly above the normal average. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Goa observatory has put the State on Orange Alert till September 7, wherein State is likely to receive heavy to very heavy showers. IMD said that with the likely formation of a low-pressure area over north and adjoining central Bay of Bengal during the next 48 hours, monsoon activity may strengthen over south Konkan and Goa in the coming days. “Very heavy rainfall is very likely at…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Ponda MLA Ravi Naik said the country has still not achieved a hundred per cent literacy of women. “If the country wants a better future, women should be empowered with proper education. They should be given proper training, incentives and remuneration for encouraging self-employment,” Naik said while speaking on the occasion of Azadika Amrut Mahotsav special programme on women. Ravi Naik further urged the government to provide education and proper training for women’s self-employment so that they become self-reliant. Women literacy means literacy of the entire family, said Ravi Naik. The programme was organized by the Dattopant…

Goemkarponn Desk SHIRODA: All the seven members of Revolutionary Goans, arrested for disturbing Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant function at Shiroda, were released on bail. CM Sawant was on a constituency tour of Shiroda as a countdown to the upcoming Goa Assembly elections scheduled for February 2022. The seven youth members of the Revolutionary Goans, namely Shailesh Naik, Prajyot Gaonkar, Yogesh Naik and Elliot Godinho Sachin Gaude, Rahul Naik and Nicky Alemao, were arrested after they created unlawful assembly and for not allowing government officials to discharge their duty during the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant function at Shiroda. Police had…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa’s Tanisha Crasto who made claimed top spot in the trials of the doubles category along with her partner Rutuparna Panda have been named in the Indian team for the he Thomas and Uber Cup dinals, scheduled in Denmark from October 9-17. Tanisha is the reigning Junior National champion in Mixed doubles and is one of India’s brightest young prospects, being the lone Goan to feature in the TOPS Olympic scheme. Tanisha will be in fray in Mixed Doubles as well as in Women’s Doubles. Star Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and B Sai Praneeth will lead the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Today, the information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) announced that delegate registration for the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has been started. \. “Delegate registration for 52nd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has been started. filmmakers & film enthusiasts are invited from around the world to be a part of IFFI in Goa,” the I&B Ministry said The Directorate of Film Festivals will organise the mega event in a hybrid format —virtual and physical —in collaboration with the Goa government and the Indian Film Industry. “It will be held in…