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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A General Health Check-up Camp was organized for 62 underprivileged children of Shree Mataji Mandir Vidhyarthi Vasatigruha, Tembewada–Canacona, with the support of the Directorate of Health Services, Campal, Panaji. A special medical team from Hospicio Hospital, Margao, and CHC Canacona conducted consultations in General Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and Counseling. A total of 57 students underwent detailed screenings, including blood investigations, hemoglobin checks, and other basic tests. As many as 18 students were referred to Hospicio Hospital for advanced ENT treatment. Free medicines were distributed to all students. The camp also aimed at spreading…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A Statewide Shram-Dham Convention will be held in Panaji on Saturday, August 23, with the participation of over 2,000 Shram-Dham warriors, karyakartas, and well-wishers from across Goa. On Wednesday, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar chaired a preparatory meeting at Poinguinim, Canacona, attended by key Shram-Dham warriors and karyakartas. The meeting focused on finalizing plans and strategies for the smooth execution of the upcoming convention. Speaking at the meeting, Tawadkar said the event would serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas, sharing of experiences, and showcasing the works undertaken by Shram-Dham warriors. According to sources, the preparatory…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: After an eight-year wait, Canacona has got a cabinet berth again with MLA Ramesh Tawadkar sworn in as a Minister on Thursday. He resigned as Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly earlier in the day before taking oath at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. Former Chief Minister and Margao MLA Digambar Kamat was also inducted. Hundreds of Tawadkar’s supporters travelled to Dona Paula to witness the swearing-in and later lined up to greet him. On his return to Canacona, Tawadkar was welcomed at Karmalghat…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government, alleging that the once peaceful Goa has been converted into a “crime hub”. Citing the recent gang fight at Mungul, Fatorda involving weapons and the firing incident at Marcaim, Alemao said these were clear indicators of the collapse of law and order in the State. “Criminals have no fear of the police. Our jails supply ganja, drugs and mobile phones, while police officers with criminal intentions rob people alongside actual robbers,” Alemao alleged. He further said that police are seen conducting…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday modified its earlier directive on stray dogs, allowing their release after sterilisation and vaccination while tightening restrictions on public feeding. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria stayed the August 11 order of the Pardiwala-led bench, which had barred the release of captured strays. The court clarified that sterilised and immunised dogs must be released back into the same locality, but those suffering from rabies or displaying aggressive behaviour would not be freed. The court further ruled that stray dogs cannot be fed on public roads, warning…

Valpoi: A workshop on “Waste Management” was recently organised in Keri through a joint initiative of the Biodiversity Board Keri and Gram Panchayat Keri. The event saw the participation of around 80 women from the village. The chief guest, journalist Ganesh Shetkar, highlighted the growing challenges of waste disposal and stressed the importance of proper waste management to prevent diseases. He also urged the community to adopt sustainable practices. The programme was attended by Sarpanch Supriya Gavas, Deputy Sarpanch Usman Sayyad, Biodiversity Board President Nanda Majik, guide Shraddha Rangnekar, and Management Committee members Diksha Gavas and Dnyaneshwari Shetkar.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sayaji Hotels has expanded its footprint in Goa with the launch of Effotel by Sayaji, Panaji, a boutique business hotel designed for modern travelers. This marks the brand’s first venture in the state capital, combining contemporary hospitality with a touch of leisure in one of India’s most vibrant destinations. Located on Dr. Atmaram Borkar Road in the heart of Panaji, Effotel offers excellent connectivity to Dabolim Airport (27 km), Mopa Airport (34 km), and Karmali Railway Station (13 km). Its central position provides easy access to government offices, business centers, cultural landmarks, and Goa’s iconic…