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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Office of the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Transport Department, Government of Goa, recently conducted a sensitization program aimed at educating driving schools and the medical board on the capabilities of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) who are qualified to drive. The sensitization sessions were conducted at two locations namely the Secretariat in North Goa and the Gujarati Samaj School in South Goa. Among the officials in attendance were Taha Haziq, Secretary of the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Nancy Fernandes, Deputy Director of Administration, along with Prasad Joshi, Vishant…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant joined the signing of an agreement between the Government of Goa and NSDC International Ltd. to establish the NSDC International Skill Center in Goa. CM said that this state-of-the-art facility will create a world-class skill development ecosystem, equipping Goan youth with the essential skills and competencies, including foreign languages and specialized domain skills, to thrive on the global stage. He added that this centre will also open up international job opportunities in sectors such as Hospitality, Healthcare, Beauty & Wellness, IT, Construction, etc. and that under this partnership, a minimum of 5,000…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chairperson of Forest Development Corpotation and Poriem MLA Dr Deviya Rane attended the vibrant Exhibition cum Sale for Ganesh Chaturthi products, organized by the Directorate of Women & Child Development in collaboration with Sankalp: Hub for Empowerment of Women. The inauguration was attended by Chairperson VMC Smt. Prasanna Gawas, Councillors, Shaizin Sheikh, Vinod Haldankar, Vaciyuddin Sayyad, Ramdas Shirodkar and WCD CDPO Sattari Deepti Parab. The exhibition was a true celebration of creativity and entrepreneurship, showcasing an incredible variety of stalls offering eco-friendly Ganesh idols, traditional sweets, festive decorations, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Each product reflected the dedication…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Cortalim MLA Anton Vas on Tuesday responded to recent charges on the Bhutani project in Sancoale. Following claims that Vas had not given any representation to TCP on the project, it went viral and led to a flurry of criticism from opposition leaders and constituents alike. During a press conference, MLA Anton Vas clarified that he had indeed submitted a representation to the TCP Minister and other relevant departments, including the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department and the Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA), addressing the concerns of the villagers regarding the Bhutani project. “I was…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: In a significant development, Cortalim Sarpanch Senia Pereira tendered her resignation on Tuesday, citing personal reasons. Pereira, who has served the Cortalim village as Sarpanch for the past two years, submitted her resignation to the Mormugao Block Development Officer. “It was a privilege to serve as the Sarpanch of Cortalim village. My tenure of two years, which concluded in August, was marked by significant achievements. However, I am stepping down due to personal reasons,” Pereira stated in her resignation. The Panchayat, formed under the leadership of MLA Anton Vas, saw Pereira taking on the role of Sarpanch…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: A case of vehicle theft has been registered at Verna Police Station on Monday under section 303 (2 ) BNS following the complaint of a local resident, Selcy Vaz, regarding the theft of her Honda Activa 3G scooter causing her losses of Rs 25,000. According to the complaint, the theft occurred between 4:30 p.m. on August 24, 2024, and 8:00 a.m. on August 25, 2024. The scooter, a white Honda Activa 3G bearing registration number GA-06-Q-5623, was stolen from the open garage of Vaz’s residence located at House No. 104, Poriabhat, Verna. Head Constable Girish Naik of…

Goemkarponn desk PANJIM: “Fooling people of Goa has become the trademark of the BJP government in Goa and it has been admitted by none other than the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant’s own cabinet colleague Vishwajit Rane,” stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Alemao said that a couple of days ago, Rane made a statement that the Goa government has failed the people of South Goa and that the Govt cannot fool people always. While Rane spoke with regards to health infrastructure in South Goa District Hospital, we charge that the same is in all sectors, Alemao said. The Leader…