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Goemkapronn desk Panaji: In line with the Digital India mission, Goa has recently launched the “Sarvottam Seva Yojana” scheme to recognize and support Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) who deliver essential government services directly to citizens through CSCs (Common Service Centers). This initiative aims to commend VLEs for their exceptional service and commitment. Under this scheme, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa will recognize CSC-VLE entrepreneurs based on their performance and the number of government service transactions they handle. CSC-VLEs who process an average of over 200 government service transactions per quarter will be awarded with…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication (DITE&C) of Goa has recently announced major updates to the Gramin Mitra initiative to make government services more accessible and affordable. Approved by the State Cabinet, the “Revamp and Redesign Of Gramin Mitra – Doorstep Delivery of Government Services” initiative introduces revised service delivery charges to encourage greater adoption of doorstep services. Under the revised framework, citizens will pay Rs. 50 per service delivery out of the total Rs. 250 service charge, with the government subsidizing the remaining Rs. 200+ taxes. This aims to increase accessibility to Gramin Mitra…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a scathing attack, Congress leader Girish Chodankar on Tuesday said that BJP has shattered of losing the Hindu Religion monopolistic Franchise and hence once again trying to use the ‘Hindu’ card for survival. He was reacting to the statement of Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant attacking Rahul Gandhi for insulting Hindus. “Habitual of twisting the statements and stooping low for power, BJP leaders who have lost the faith of people of the country has once again started using the ‘Hindu’ card to divide our ‘Hindustan’,” Chodankar said. BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticised Rahul…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: “Welcome statement by former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu who has urged the need to study Goa’s Carrying Capacity and protect the Western Ghats. I hope Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant will listen to the Words of Wisdom of the caring Son-in-Law of Goa and take proactive steps to stop further damage,” stated Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the Statement made by former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu highlighting the need to control the influx in the State and calling Goa an extension of Delhi, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said that Suresh Prabhu has said what…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Kala Rakhonn Mandd today launched a state-wide protest against the poor renovation of Kala Academy. The newly formed group also petitioned the Tiswadi Mamlatdar demanding a white paper KRMG convener and stage artist Devidas Amonkar, addressing a press conference said that their movement was peaceful, respecting the Constitution. “We started our movement on July 2 at the Kala Academy. Subsequently, we will try to meet Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Minister Govind Gaude to demand a white paper on the Kala Academy restoration work,” Amonkar said. Through this forum, we will conduct a peaceful movement by respecting…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A mysterious ball-like object, rather a large ball yellow in colour is found stranded on the sandy beach of Palolem in Canacona. The huge-sized ball, believed to be very heavy and is not possible to even move a bit, has reportedly washed ashore at Palolem at the end of last week and has now also almost sparked a debate in the tourist area. Till now, no one nor any authorities seems to have come to claim the ball-like object, which has come from swa and washed ashore and lying on the beach sands. Interestingly, it is learnt…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Under the Smart City Mission, smart EV buses with smart ticketing systems were introduced in Panaji on Monday. 48 electric vehicles (EVs) have been purchased by Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. under the Mission. The first phase of Panaji’s smart city bus services was launched, with five semi-low-floor 35-seat buses and one 26-seater bus. “We want to bring an e-transportation system to the state, for which there are also plans to introduce a subsidy scheme for rickshaw drivers and motorcycle pilots to replace their vehicles with electric ones,” stated Chief Minister Pramod Sawant He further said that in…