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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: District-level committees have been established by the state government to handle medical professionals’ complaints regarding violence. District collectors will serve as the chairperson of the North and South Goa district committees, which were established by Secretary of Health Dr. Pooja Madkaikar in a notification. The notification said, “The Government is pleased to establish committees for the North Goa and South Goa districts to address grievances in cases of loss or damage to the property of Medicare service institutions, or in cases of violence or incitement of violence against Medicare service personnel.” The Under Secretary of Health, the…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: In response to growing concerns from locals, Cortalim MLA Anton Vas on Thursday morning directed a builder to reopen the access road near the Zuarinagar Post Office, which connects to Velsao, ensuring relief for the affected residents. The MLA also instructed the Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA) to put all project approvals on hold until the issues raised by the locals are addressed. The decision came after Vas conducted a joint inspection along with MPDA officials, the Sancoale Panchayat secretary, and agitated residents. The move follows two recent protests by locals against the builder, who had…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: In a significant step towards enhancing digital education, Shree Shantadurga Higher Secondary School, Cortalim, received five desktop computers and a photocopier from Paradeep Phosphate Limited (PPL) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The equipment was handed over on Thursday afternoon by PPL Goa Unit Head Nilesh Dessai in the presence of other dignitaries. Speaking to the media, Nilesh Dessai emphasized PPL’s commitment to community development, particularly in the Mormugao Taluka region, where the company operates. “We are focusing on two key verticals—health and education—under our CSR initiatives. Over the years, we have supported several schools in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa gave Pilgao residents a significant reprieve by prohibiting the nighttime transportation of iron ore in the village and directing the mining company to move no more than 40 trucks per hour through the village in accordance with the State-prepared Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Court dismissed M/s Vedanta Limited’s miscellaneous civil application (MCA) and ordered the mining corporation to provide an undertaking that it would not conduct any nighttime transportation through the community. The Court issued a warning that the mining firm and any government will be harshly penalized if…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Improvement of Water Supply to Porvorim in Bardez Taluka, alongside Hon’ble Tourism Minister, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte and in the presence of ZP Kavita Gupesh Naik, Sarpanch Bindiya Naik, Penha De Franca, Sarpanch Swapnil Naik and other Panch members. This is a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing water supply to Donwado, Quitla, and Salai in the V.P. Salvador do Mundo area of the Porvorim Constituency. The Inauguration of the water tank, executed by M/s. Wibro Construction involved the construction of a 650m³ overhead reservoir (OHR) at Dhonwada, along with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bold move to diversify its tourism offerings, the Goa Tourism Department, led by Minister Rohan Khaunte, is planning to introduce a unique spiritual experience inspired by the renowned Ganga Aarti ceremonies of Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, Rishikesh, and other sacred sites like Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Varanasi. This initiative aims to take tourists beyond the traditional beach attractions of Goa. Minister Khaunte announced that Goa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uttarakhand to connect Uttarkashi with Dakshin Kashi, a term often used to refer to Varanasi. The plan involves utilizing the picturesque riverbank…

Team Goemkarponn CANACOA :Two elderly women were felicitated for their unique feat of Oil massage/Bathing services of over 2000 Babies On the occasion of Kshatriya Komarpant Brothers Cricket Premier League final prize distribution, Smt. Draupadi Devidas Dhuri from Colomb and Smt. Pratibha Prakash Komarpant from Kepewada-Patnem, the two village mothers from different areas, were felicitated at the ground by Canacona Municipal Council Councillor Shubham Komarpant in recognition for their unique but traditional services of giving Oil Massages and Baths to the babies and the Babies Mothers. It is said that till date, these two have gave their services to more…