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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In wake of recent cases of job recruitment scams targeting public in the state and abroad, a sensitization programme was held at South District Headquarters, Margao for all Senior Police Officers of South District in the afternoon session by Sunita Sawant SP South Goa. “These scammers take advantage of the eagerness of young people particularly who are very actively seeking employment,” SP said In order to sensitize about The Emigration Act, 1983, challenges in promoting safe & legal migration & fake recruitment abroad by fraud recruiting Agencies, Avaneesh Shukla, Protector of Emigrants, Bengaluru, Ministry of External Affairs,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) showcased Panaji’s waste management solutions during the Swachhata Margdarshak Training Programme, which was held on November 18–19, 2024. This initiative was part of a broader effort to empower Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across Goa and India with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable waste management. Organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG), the two-day event was hosted at the Goa State Pollution Control Board Auditorium. It brought together…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), in collaboration with the Government of Goa, is delighted to announce the Aakash Kandil (lantern-making) competition as part of the 55th International Film Festival of India 2024(IFFI). This initiative celebrates Goa’s rich cultural heritage, fostering creativity and community spirit through a stunning showcase of traditional and innovative lantern designs. Key Details of the Competition: • Participation Criteria: Open to all residents of Goa. • Entry Limit: A maximum of 600 entries, with a cap of 50 entries per Taluka, accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Participation Reward: Each participant will…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: All seven opposition MLAs, including Congress, AAP, RGP and Goa Forward held a meeting in Margao and have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the ‘cash for job’ scandal, which has deprived deserving candidates from getting government jobs. The way Goa police are investigating and giving certificates of ‘clean chit’ to BJP Ministers is shocking and we know that ‘big fishes’ involved in it will not be caught by damaged fishnets of police. Police have become spokesperson of BJP. It is learnt that today one who was arrested by Mardol police was a staff…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The 38th Anniversary of Goa Port Dock Workers’ Co-operative Society was Celebrated on Tuesday afternoon. “If the youth actively engage in the business sector, it will not only benefit the state but the entire nation”, said Vinayak Rao, Vice Chairman of Mormugao Port Authority (MPA). He was addressing the gathering as the chief guest at the 38th anniversary celebration of the ‘Goa Port Dock Workers’ Co-operative Society’ held in Vasco. Rao emphasized the importance of youth taking the lead in the cooperative sector, urging them to contribute towards its growth and success. He was joined on the…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In what could spark major political debate, BJP Calangute MLA Michael Lobo today hinted at his possible political shift to Mandrem for the 2027 polls. The seat is currently held by BJP’s alliance partner MGP. “It’s too early to comment on elections, 2 years left, MLAs should do their works, many works pending in my constituency,” said Lobo He further said that people of Mandrem will decide who will be their next MLA. “If people from my constituency say they don’t want me, I will have to contest from Mandrem,” he added Lobo, the Calangute MLA, has…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Expressing concern over spurred crime rate in Goa due to migrant influx, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has appealed citizens to be alert over the emerging organized crime rackets or scams under pretext of jobs or other prospects. “Migrant influx has spurred crime in Goa; citizens need to be alert on various scams/rackets involving migrants,” said Sawant He further said that jewellers are now on scamster’s radar, citizens abouts various frauds, scams taking place in Goa. “The police are free to arrest anyone implicated in the multi-crore jobs-for-cash scheme, and the investigation is on track,” said…