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Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Land losers will be given preference for jobs and prospects for self-employment through the Konkan Railway Corporation (KRC), according to South Goa MP Capt. Viriato Fernandes. He committed to writing KRC to request an extension of the application deadline for the 190 available positions. In a meeting with Fernandes, land losers whose property was purchased for the Konkan Railway Project submitted a memorandum asking for confirmation of priority over business spaces and employment in the KRC. They emphasized the unfulfilled promise of primacy in employment possibilities and the sacrifices made by Goans who gave up their land…

Team Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism has become the biggest driver of Goa’s economy and so it’s important to train and create human resources to ensure Goans get the maximum benefit of jobs emerging in this sector, said Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant while speaking as the Chief Guest at the ‘Yuva Tourism Clubs Meet’ organized by the Department of Tourism as part of the run-up to World Tourism Day celebrations (September 27), held at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula today. “If we fail to create human resources,” the Chief Minister said, “People from outside Goa will come and take up those…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today released five volumes documenting the trials of Freedom Fighters and inaugurated a special exhibition featuring portraits of Freedom Fighters created by students of the Goa College of Art. The event, organized by the Department of Goa Gazetteer and Historical Records, was held in the city, with Secretary (Gazetteer), Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, serving as the guest of honor. In his speech, Chief Minister Dr. Sawant reiterated that the Patradevi Martyrs Memorial will be inaugurated by December 19, 2024. He emphasized the significance of remembering the contributions of Freedom Fighters, highlighting the memorials…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Fr. Agnelo Youth Sports Club Paroda made short of work Raia Sporting Club by defeating them 6-4 and sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the 32nd Curtorim Panchayat Cup organised by Curtorim Gymkhana. The match had a beautiful start with both the teams showcasing beautiful football. Paroda broke their deadlock in the 10th minute when Melson took a powerful shot which hit the Raia defender and went in. Paroda netted their 2 nd goal through Joy Fernandes who was unmarked and tapped the ball in the back of the net. Paroda made it 3-0 just before…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Guardian Angel Sports Club defeated St. Anthony Football Club, Assolda by 4- 1 in the,32nd Curtorim Panchayat Cup Intervillage football tournament organised by Curtorim Gymkhana and played at Curtorim Church ground. The match started with a fast pace, , although Guardian Angel Sports Club were a little better side, with young players. Guardian Angel opened their account in the 5th minute by Ryan Menezes neatly placed the ball in the net after receiving a long diagonal pass from Ivo Costa. Again in the 8th minute, Guardian Angel Sports Club increased the lead by Ryan Menezes, at lemon…

The recent statement made by Minister Vishwajit Rane has struck a chord with every Goan, reflecting the deep-seated concern over the lack of employment opportunities in the state. The Minister’s call for the creation of 22,000 jobs and the subsequent response from BJP State President Sadanand Tanavade has sparked a heated debate, shedding light on the pressing issue of unemployment in Goa. The release of data from the 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has revealed a troubling unemployment rate of 8.7% in Goa, which is more than double the national average. This alarming statistic has understandably fueled criticism of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant led the people of the State to pay tributes to Dr Tristao Braganza Cunha, the Father of the Goan Liberation struggle on the occasion of his death anniversary. The Chief Minister laid a wreath on the memorial of Dr T B Cunha at Azad Maidan, Panjim, paying homage to his pivotal role in the fight for Goa’s freedom. Chief Minister Sawant emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by freedom fighters. “The coming generation should know and remember the struggle for the freedom of Goa,” he stated. Shri Ramkrishna alias Sudin Dhavalikar,…