Porvorim, a bustling hub known for its strategic location and known as a satellite town for the capital city Panaji, is currently engulfed in chaos, all thanks to the ongoing construction of a much-needed flyover by the National Highways Authority. While the project from the Majestic Hotel to the Guirim highway promises to alleviate traffic congestion in the long term, the immediate reality is anything but orderly. Commuters and local businesses are facing an uphill battle as the construction project unfolds in a seemingly haphazard manner, raising concerns about both safety and efficiency. First and foremost, a critical question arises:…
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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Alleging mass conversion and environment destruction, Poinguinim Gramsabha demanded mandatory inspection of Galgibaga-Talpona Beach coast for gross CRZ violations at the Turtle Conservation Site in Canacona. Sundays gramsabha of Poinguinim vehemently discussed the multi-housing projects and other large projects within the Panchayat Area and their impacts upon the environment, local economies and communities. The members took strong view that nowadays, the multi-dwelling units have started coming up in the village by cutting hills illegally, filling up khazan lands, destroying mangroves, destroying the environment itself, affecting water resources, agriculture, grazing lands taking a heavy toll on other economic…
Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Gram Sabha of Poinguinim Village Panchayat discussed and deliberated over the MOEFCC Notification and made some brief observations at the Gram Sabha. The Gram Sabha members noted that Poinguinim village is included in the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) of the Western Ghats in the draft Notification published by MOEF&CC. The Gram Sabha members also noted that 318 residents of the village had written to MOEF&CC to retain Poinguinim village in the Western Ghats ESA. The members were notified that the draft ESA notification gave clear cut clarifications that all existing health care establishments will continue in…
Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced on Sunday that the administration intends to construct 100 new bandharas by December 2025 in an effort to increase the state’s capacity for storing water. According to him, the government has started construction on 100 bandharas, bringing the total number of traditional water harvesting systems in Goa to 474, after a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that 25 more bandharas could be constructed if necessary. He said that by December 2026, Goa would have enough bandharas to store three to four months’ worth of excess water. In…
Sankhali: Vithalapur, Sankhali, lit up with vibrancy and devotion on the auspicious evening of November 15th, 2024, as thousands gathered to experience the enchanting traditions of Tripurari Poornima. The festival, organized by the Department of Tourism, was graced by several esteemed dignitaries: Hon’ble Tourism Minister, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Art and Culture Minister, Shri Govind Gaude, and Mayem MLA & Chairman of Horticulture, Shri Premendra Shet, Sankhali Municipal Council Chairperson, Smt. Siddhi Porob and others. The evening began with a sacred procession honoring Lord Shrikrishna, followed by a captivating cultural presentation. Crowds marveled at the beautiful Palkhi procession of Shree…
Team Goemkarponn Margao:The 10th season of the Members Cricket League (MCL), organized by Margao Cricket Club, delivered an exciting day of cricket as MCC Legends and MCC Dragons claimed victories in their respective matches at the MCC Ground in Margao on Sunday. The first match saw MCC Legends overcome MCC Knights by 5 wickets. MCC Knights set a competitive total of 124/9 in 17 overs, with standout performances by Venkatesh Nevgi, who top-scored with 40 runs off 20 balls, featuring 5 fours and 2 sixes. Rohit Mehta and Pranav Biche contributed 33 and 22 runs, respectively. MCC Legends’ bowling attack…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Indo-Srilankan Open Karate Championship – 2024 was organized by the World Modern Shotokan Association, Goa at Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim, Salcete, Goa. About 700 participants from Srilanka and various states from India like Goa, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal & Utter Pradesh participated in this Indo-Srilanka Championship. Master Rayesh Rajendra Naik of Japan Shotokan Karate India, Goa won the GOLD MEDAL in the under 9 years category. Master Rayesh Rajendra Naik was trained under the guidance of Style Chief Sensei Ramakant Gaonkar, 6th DAN Black Belt and Instructor Sensei Edney Pinto, 5th DAN Black Belt.