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Team Goemkarponn Canacona: The annual feast of St. Anthony, traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday of January, was observed with deep devotion and fervour at St. Anthony Church, reinforcing values of peace, compassion, unity and respect for religious traditions. Hundreds of parishioners, along with residents from Poinguinim and Loliem–Polem villages across Canacona taluka, gathered to take part in the celebrations. Established in 1824, St. Anthony Church at Galgibhaga is dedicated to St. Anthony, its patron saint. The feast is traditionally held on the Sunday following the annual feast of St. Thereza of Jesus Church at Chaudi, which falls on the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa inaugurated its first Forest Diversity Festival, a celebration of the state’s rich forest ecosystems and the communities that have coexisted with them for generations. The festival was officially opened by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, alongside Union Minister Shripad Naik, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade, and PCCF Kamal Datta. The festival aims to connect people with forests beyond statistics, offering immersive experiences that combine culture, art, food, and sustainable living practices. It provides a platform for dialogue, awareness, and collective action to protect Goa’s biodiversity while celebrating…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Senior advocate, Opinion Poll movement stalwart and former Margao MLA Adv. Uday Bhembre on Monday described Madganvcho Awaaz’s initiative to commemorate 60 years of the historic Opinion Poll through year-long activities as timely and meaningful. He said such initiatives, unlike one-day events that are soon forgotten despite huge expenditure, should be planned in a way that they become lasting milestones for future generations. Adv. Bhembre was speaking after unveiling the commemorative poster of Asmitai Vars, organised by Madganvcho Awaaz to mark 60 years of the 1967 Opinion Poll. Youth leader Prabhav Naik and social worker Dattaraj Pai…

New Delhi: Oxfam International has cited India’s political reservation system as a notable example of empowering ordinary citizens, particularly economically disadvantaged and socially excluded groups, to participate meaningfully in governance. The observation came in Oxfam’s annual inequality report, released on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The report, titled Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Protecting Freedom from Billionaire Power, warned that billionaires are increasingly dominating political spaces globally, being 4,000 times more likely than ordinary citizens to hold office. In contrast, systems like India’s reservations provide avenues for underrepresented communities to gain legislative representation and…

New Delhi: US Congressman Rich McCormick on Sunday praised India’s rising global stature and economic influence, noting that unlike Pakistan, India actively brings investments to the United States. Speaking at an event hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, McCormick emphasized the importance of India as a strategic partner and economic contributor. “Pakistan is a country of 300 million, but you don’t see it bringing investments into America. India not only attracts investments, it also invests in the US,” McCormick said. He added that India is establishing itself as a dominant country in multiple regions, with its growing…

New Delhi: At least 21 people were killed and more than 70 injured after two high-speed trains collided on Sunday evening near Adamuz in Spain’s southern Andalusia region. Emergency services described the situation as extremely challenging, with twisted carriages and difficult terrain hampering rescue efforts through the night. Officials said a high-speed Malaga-to-Madrid train derailed and crossed onto the opposite track, striking an oncoming train traveling from Madrid to Huelva. Both trains went off the rails on impact. Around 300 passengers were reported on board the first train, while the second was an AVE service operated by state-run Renfe. Andalusia’s…

New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday called for a gradual transition of responsibilities from the older generation to the younger generation, saying experience should guide change while new leaders take the reins. He made the remarks during a press conference in Nagpur ahead of the third edition of the Advantage Vidarbha-Khasdar Audhyogik Mahotsav, an industrial expo conceptualised by him and organised by Ashish Kale of the Association for Industrial Development (AID). Gadkari, 68, noted that when systems and projects begin running smoothly, the older generation should step back and allow younger leaders to manage ongoing responsibilities. He praised…