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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Pradhan Mantri Divyansha Kendra  (PMDK) initiative has significantly enhanced the lives of persons with disabilities by providing essential assistive devices. Under two new key schemes launched by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, critical aids and appliances are being distributed, empowering beneficiaries to better navigate daily challenges. A total of Rs. 84,64,312 worth of assistive products have been distributed so far under the assistance to Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) for the purchase/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme. This initiative has supported 621 individuals,  that cover 343 males and 278 females. A total of 1044 beneficiaries have been provided with various aids and appliances…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: The premium Scotch whisky brand by Sanjay Dutt and Cartel Bros unfolds a new chapter with its stellar debut in Goa. After winning the hearts of people across India and its recent launch in the Middle East, the brand The Glenwalk is now available at all alcohol retail outlets across Goa, including duty-free shops at Adani Airport. Since its launch in June 2023, The Glenwalk Scotch Whisky has been rewriting the rules of the Indian whisky market with its meteoric rise in demand and strategic pricing. The sought-after whisky The Glenwalk has garnered praise, winning not just…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government will crack down on non-affiliated private institutes guaranteeing jobs after course completion. “Government to crack down on non-affiliated private institutes guaranteeing jobs after course completion but failing to deliver; Dept instructed to verify affiliations,” said Sawant He also has urged youth to verify affiliations before enrolling, as most of these high-cost courses often leave many jobless. Sawant said that his government is communicating with the Centre to block the Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel to stop these calls. Speaking to media persons, CM Sawant clarified that kidnappings have…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD-Goa) today has forecasted Yellow alert for Goa on June 17 and 18. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the next five days, cautioning about the possibility of heavy rains and adverse weather conditions. In light of the alert, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea during this period to ensure their safety The temperature in Goa today, on June 15, 2024, is 28.36 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 24.5 °C and 28.97 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 77% and…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: I.N.D.I. Alliance celebrated 54th Birthday of Goa Forward Party supremo Vijay Sardessai by holding a cleanliness drive at Shri Mallikarjun Devasthan and extending a helping hand to a Special School in Canacona. A few of the I.N.D.I. Alliance leaders who together fought/campaigned in the recently held Lok Sabha elections came together and held a cleanliness drive at Shristhal in and around the revered Shri Mallikarjun Devasthan. I.N.D.I. Alliance Spokesperson Vikas Bhagat, is joined by Congress (South) District Organising Secretary Gaspar Coutinho, Shristhal VP Panch Dashrath Gaonkar, Ex-Sarpanch Datta (Pangurang) Gaonkar, Guru Bandekar, Umesh Tubki, Mhablu Gaonkar and…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has expressed hope that when Pope Francis visits India as invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his visit itinerary includes the coastal state. PM Modi met Pope Francis on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. “Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji met HH Pope Francis @Pontifex on the sidelines of G7 Summit in Italy. Hon’ble PM admired his commitment to serve the people and extended an invitation to Pope to visit Bharat, and we hope the visit includes Goa,” Sawant said on X. A few months back, Sawant…

Florida: The Indian men’s cricket team’s practice session in Florida for June 14 has been cancelled due to rain. Team India are slated to take on Canada at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill on Saturday. Rohit Sharma and Co. have so far won all their matches in the group stage at the 2024 T20 World Cup, beating Ireland by eight wickets in their opening game, and then defeating Pakistan by six runs in the low-scoring thriller. India ended their campaign in New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium by getting the better of the USA…