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TEAM GOEMKARPONN CANACONA: In an exclusive all-women’s meet, Agonda panchayat had its first-ever Mahila GramSabha on Tuesday where the women members sought enhancement of Rs.1500/- received by women under the Griha Aadhar scheme. ‘It’s been some years now, and the government though sometimes delays occur is providing us with Rs.1500/- only as Griha Aadhar, which helps a lot to tide over escalating day-to-day costs in running our households. We request our government to increase this amount of Rs.1500/- paid to us as Griha Aadhar’, pleaded the women at the meeting with the Sarpanch, who assured to inform the government about…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A division bench of the Bombay High Court comprising Justices M.S. Karnik and Justice Valmiki Menezes — presently hearing PIL challenging section 17(2) of the TCP Act, 1974 — has issued notice on a fresh PIL challenging the vires and rules of Section 39A of the same Act. The matter is posted for interim relief on October 3, 2024. New section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, which went into force on 22.02.2024, seeks to allow once again entirely ad-hoc and arbitrary conversions of privately owned plots in the Regional Plan and notified Outline Development Plans…

Goemkarponn desk Porvorim: Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, along with award-winning author Shri Flavel Monteiro, officially launched ‘SAVOR GOA: The Best Restaurants’, a comprehensive culinary coffee table book, at a special event held at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Goa. The launch took place in the esteemed presence of Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Tourism, Jack Sukhija, President of TTAG, and Smt. Dona D’Souza, Principal, IHM Goa. The book ‘SAVOR GOA: The Best Restaurants’ is an exploration of Goa’s diverse culinary landscape, offering both residents and visitors an immersive experience of the state’s rich food culture.…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Cuncolim MLA & Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Tuesday distributed Griha Aadhar sanction orders to around 250 beneficiaries. Yuri Alemao said that inflation is increasing every passing day and prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed. “In such a scenario this financial assistance helps homemakers to manage the needs of the house,” he said. “Though this scheme aims to support homemakers financially, we should always have a goal towards self-reliance. I have always tried to foster initiatives, which will help for the empowerment of womenfolk,” he said. Alemao assured that his office will always help his constituents…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The fifth edition of Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024 was hosted by the Indian Navy from 23-24 September 24 under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa. This edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium was conducted in the newly inaugurated, state-of-the-art Chola building of the Naval War College. This year’s GMS edition theme was ‘Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR – Progressing Lines of Effort to Mitigate Dynamic Threats such as IUU Fishing and Other Illegal Maritime Activities’. The theme was underpinned by the idea of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ (SAGAR), as enunciated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is the body’s immune response to airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mite, molds and pet dander. When exposed to these triggers, the body releases chemicals such as histamine, leading to symptoms like sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion. Some individuals exposed to these allergens also develop other allergic conditions like allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and asthma. Nasal allergies can be seasonal, flaring up during specific times of the year, or perennial, persisting year-round. Beyond the physical discomfort, allergic rhinitis can affect sleep quality, concentration and school performance, creating…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forest Development Corporation Limited (GFDC) has invited bids from individuals and Self Help Groups for the collection of cashew nuts and cashew apples from the various cashew plantations under the jurisdiction of GFDC in the State of Goa. The form for registration of the bidders will be sold through the respective ranges on receipt of one-time non-refundable payment of Rs. 500/- (plus GST) per bidder/ SHG from September 23, 2024 to October 07, 2024 at GFDC, Range Office, Shelar, Canacona, GFDC, Range Office, Forest Colony, Quepem, GFDC, Range Office, Forest Colony, Ponda, and GFDC, Range Office,…