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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Vishwajit Rane today has appealed all MLAs to identify land to build cluster based Anganwadi across. MLA Premendra Shet raised the issue of insurance and other benefits for anganwadi workers. He also expressed concerns about anganwadis operating from rented premises and urged the government to construct dedicated buildings for them. “I appeal all MLAs to identify land to build cluster based Anganwadi across; 1290 anganwadi are operational & all are from rented premises,” said Rane He further said that his department was considering increasing the honorarium. “The last hike was in…

The battle against cancer receives a significant boost with the recent extension of the Early Lung Cancer Detection Program, a collaborative initiative between the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) in Goa, AstraZeneca, and Qure.ai. This partnership, reaffirmed with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, marks a critical two-year extension of a program that has already shown promising results since its launch in June 2024. The heart of this initiative lies in leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technology to screen chest X-rays for early signs of lung cancer. This forward-thinking strategy is vital, especially…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The trio of Vedant Naik, Gopal Gawas, and Sagar Shet emerged victorious in the Ultimate Trio Trophy cricket tournament organized by the Margao Cricket Club in memory of Rajesh Ghodge. The thrilling final saw them defeat the team comprising Kapil Borker, Anup Kudchadkar, and Vinay Sambari at the MCC Ground in Margao. In the semi-finals, Vedant Naik’s team showcased their dominance by securing a win against Siddhesh Alvencar’s team, while Kapil Borker’s side outplayed Sahish Mahambrey’s team to book their place in the final. The tournament featured 16 competitive teams, each consisting of three players, adding a…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Sunita Verlekar Foundation will be organising the 5th edition of the Ramakant Verlekar Champions Trophy T20 Cricket on March 29, 6 pm onwards. The T20 match will be played at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ground, Margao Cricket Club under floodlights between MCL Superstars – Margao Cricket Club Members League Premium and PGML Kings – Panjim Gymkhana Members League Premium. Trustee of Sunita Verlekar Foundation, Gautam Verlekar said that the Chief Guest for the event, being a milestone edition of the fifth year, will be Lalchand Rajput. He is a former Indian cricketer, ex-India coach of the T20…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Newly-appointed President of Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress (GPMC) Dr. Pratiksha Khalap said that she will work towards justice for women in the state. She was speaking after taking oath as the new GPMC president. Present at the ceremony were All India Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba, Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare, outgoing Goa Mahila Congress president Beena Naik, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Amit Patkar, former GPCC president Girish Chodankar, party members and dignitaries. Dr. Khalap said that her vision will be to fight for women’s justice which will be the bedrock of her responsibility. “We need…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Shigmostav Samittee on Sunday held a special ‘Lok Kala Sanz’ at Lata Mangeshkar Kalangan (Ravindra Bhavan). Canacona Shigmostav Samittee as part of Shigmostav celebration in Canacona a ‘Lok Kala Sanz’ comprising of different performances including a Mando (uzwadachi kirna, Shingale(Ponsulem) besides felicitations of around 40 artists from different walks of life was held at Lata Mangeshkar Kalangan, Sanjay Bandekar Auditorium at Chaudi. Shigmostav Samiti Working president Babesh Borkar in his welcome speech the special ‘Lok Kala Sanz’ will give presentation of Mando by Uzvadachim Kirna from Shingale Ponsulem, Diwali Nritya by Kala Mogi Khotiganvkar from Khotigao,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating that strengthening coastal security will safeguard our nation, GLA Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar laid the foundation stone for the construction of Coastal Security Police Station at Talpona in Canacona. The Coastal Security Police Station at Talpona,Canacona will be constructed with a total cost of ₹1.29 crore. Speaking further Tawadkar remembering the unfortunate incident of Mumbai said In the aftermath of the 26/11 attacks, this initiative reinforces our commitment to strengthening coastal security and safeguarding our nation. Also spoke on the occasion Director General of Police Alok Kumar, IPS and other top police officers were…