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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Sardar @150 – Unity March, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, along with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Goa, in collaboration with MY BHARAT, was successfully held in Canacona on Friday. Aimed at promoting national unity and encouraging youth participation in nation-building, the march saw an enthusiastic turnout from students and young citizens across the taluka. Chief Guest and Minister for Tribal Welfare, Sports, Youth Affairs and Art & Culture, Ramesh Tawadkar, emphasized the pivotal role of youth in shaping a developed nation. “The role of…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A grand Shobha Yatra was organised at Ravindra Bhavan, Canacona to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as part of the nationwide “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh” celebrations. Former Union Minister Dr. Bharati Pawar, addressing the gathering, emphasised the need to remember and honour countless unsung freedom fighters who contributed to India’s independence. “Even decades after independence, many freedom fighters and tribal heroes remain forgotten. Bhagwan Birsa Munda was one such visionary who sacrificed his life for the motherland. Through Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, we aim to pay tribute to these heroes,” said Dr. Pawar. She also…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math this Friday evening, the Goa administration has intensified preparations and undertaken multiple rounds of reviews at the Math premises. The visit coincides with the historic Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, marking 550 years of the Math’s spiritual legacy. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired a crucial high-powered meeting inside the Math premises, focusing on security, logistics, and event management. The meeting followed a comprehensive inspection led by Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, who reviewed all ongoing developmental works reaching their completion…

“The larger worry is the atmosphere of distrust that now hangs over the entire recruitment process. Hundreds of young men and women spend years preparing for government posts. Their parents pour in savings and often take loans in the hope that a secure job will lift the family into stability. When a scandal suggests that merit might play a smaller role than money, the damage to public morale is immediate and severe. It is not only the victims who suffer. Every honest candidate begins to wonder whether hard work is enough, and every honest official finds their work overshadowed by…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa District Mineral Foundation (SGDMF) has rolled out a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening disaster response mechanisms and improving community welfare across the mining-affected talukas of Sanguem, Quepem, Dharbandora, and Ponda. The programmes were officially inaugurated and flagged off today in Margao by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. As part of its upgraded disaster management support, SGDMF has deployed two Tata Yodha 4×4 vehicles dedicated to emergency response across the region. In addition, two hearse vans have been provided to address a longstanding necessity for reliable and dignified transport of deceased persons in…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, along with the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Goa), initiated swift action after media reports highlighted the condition of a young person in Canacona requiring urgent intervention. Within 24 hours, the mobile outreach unit Divyang Rath—launched during the International Purple Fest Goa 2025—was deployed to the individual’s residence on 12 November 2025. A home-based assessment and clinical evaluation revealed a diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Therapeutic intervention began immediately at the residence. A customised physiotherapy regimen focusing on strengthening the upper and lower body,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Traffic movement near Tanya Hotel is set for a brief but crucial disruption, with Mormugao Dy Collector Bhagwant Karmali on Friday convening a joint meeting of all major Government departments to finalise arrangements for the proposed railway underpass project. Officials from the PWD, Traffic Cell, Police, Railways, Electricity Department and the Municipality attended the coordination meet along with Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar. The authorities confirmed that approach roads to the project site will remain completely closed for five days once work begins on 17th November. Speaking after the meeting, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar said the long-awaited project…