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— Sensors water dispensers work only if there is electricity. What happens if the power goes off while in the washroom? — Only 30 toilets for 5000 labourers, how do they manage – in the open. — CM says Goa is Open Defecation Free — Rs 38 cr Jetty at Cutbona has “No” Carrying Capacity for Trucks? — Health rooms for testing labourers never opened — Team Goemkarponn lands at Cutbona to find out the reasons for the sudden deaths of 5 labourers (numbers could be much more) recently. SURAJ NANDREKAR CUTBONA: Strange but true, the 5000-odd labourers labourers working…

The Public Works Department (PWD) in Goa has been under scrutiny due to the poor condition of roads, leading to widespread frustration and concerns for public safety. The Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, who currently holds the PWD portfolio alongside several other responsibilities, has faced criticism for not being able to dedicate sufficient time to address the pressing issues within the department. The debate surrounding the state of roads, water shortage, and overall infrastructure has garnered significant attention, with the public expressing growing discontent over the lack of substantial improvements. Despite setting deadlines and issuing warnings to contractors, the condition…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Goa University Research Park Unit—GURU (UniGoa Knowledge and Innovation Foundation) and distributed the sanction letters to teams under the Hand Holding & Start-Up Scheme 2023-24 in the presence of Vice Chancellor Shri Harilal Menon, Education Secretary Shri Prasad Lolyekar, and other esteemed dignitaries. CM informed that the GURU initiative, with an investment of ₹12.85 crore, has established state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support young innovators. He said that the initiative symbolizes the knowledge and mentorship that will propel Goa’s advancement in biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, and electronics innovation. CM expressed confidence…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The condition of roads in Goa has sparked widespread anger among the residents in Goa. Numerous accidents have occurred, resulting in injuries and even loss of life. Frustration is mounting as the government repeatedly fails to meet promised deadlines for road repairs. The latest commitment was to have the roads fixed before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival to ensure safe transportation for the celebrations. When questioned about the state of the roads and the accountability of engineers, former PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral redirected inquiries to the current Chief Minister, stating that accountability was in place during his tenure…

Panaji, Sep 18 (PTI) A proposal by Indian Institute of Technology alumni to invest Rs 700 crore to introduce electric buses for Goa’s public transport system has been approved by the cabinet, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. State-run Kadamba Transport Corporation chairman Ulhas Tuenkar said the proposal is a welcome one and will go a long way in reviving the transport undertaking. “IIT Alumni has agreed to spend Rs 700 crore for the revival of mass public transport in the state. It has been approved by the cabinet. The state government plans to roll out 500 EV buses under this…

Panaji, September 2024 – Aspiring seafarers in Goa can now sign up for updated entry level training programs and avail of internationally recognised certificate courses in order to make them job ready for the shipping industry at the newly instituted Verna-based Kamaxi Maritime Academy (KMA), the state’s newest maritime academy dedicated to preparing students for onshore and offshore positions in the industry. The comprehensive onsite short-term courses are approved by the Directorate General of  Shipping, India. The setting up of the KMA by the Kamaxi Group, comes at a time when there is a growing need for young talent to adapt…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Art & Culture organized a State level Matoli competition for household individuals during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Goa. The department every year organizes this contest to preserve and promoting the age-old tradition of the Matoli decoration. This year overall 13 households from all over Goa participated in the competition. The winners of the State Level Matoli Competition 2024 have been declared. The top prize of ₹20,000 was awarded to Shri Datta Shambu Naik from Gauthon, Priol, Ponda. Shri Tanaji K. Gawde from Talule, Bandora, Ponda won the second prize of ₹15,000, while the…