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Khalap will work in the interest of Goa: Ferreira Goemkapronn desk MAPUSA: Stating that the BJP’s incumbent Member of Parliament has done little to address the employment issue in the state, Congress Aldona MLA and coordinator for the North Goa Lok Sabha seat, Adv Carlos Alvares Ferreira has urged voters to support the Congress party’s candidate, Ramakant Khalap. Ferreira said that Khalap was a former union minister and was much appreciated for his stellar performance. “He is the best performer, I can assure you. He was appreciated during his tenure as union minister. Many people knew him, many people loved…

IPSCDL Constitutes Committee for Mapping of Storm Water Drains Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) announced the formation of an Advisory Committee of experts for Mapping of Storm Water Drains. This committee will bring together experts to develop a comprehensive strategy for mapping Panaji’s stormwater drain network. The committee will be led by Mr. Sanjit Rodrigues, Managing Director & CEO of IPSCDL, and will comprise representatives from the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP), Directorate of Settlement & Land Records Panaji, NGPDA Panaji, Executive Eng. WD-I (WRD), Executive Eng. Roads WD-II (PWD) Panaji, Charles Correa…

Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is the day on which the Universe was created; hence, this is the real commencement of the New Year. The cycle of the year that begins with Gudipadwa is related to the time that the Universe was first created and therefore the nature is vibrant with life. The Hindu New Year Day is ‘Chaitra Shukla Pratipada’ and is also known as ‘Gudipadwa’. It has been told in the scriptures that on this day immediately after sunrise perform ritualistic worship of the Gudi and erect it. Gudipadwa is also one among the three and a half muhurts (Auspicious…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) undertook a significant advancement in the development of Panaji’s infrastructure. The deployment of a state-of-the-art milling machine marks a crucial step towards ensuring well-aligned and smoother road networks and bolstering the city’s overall connectivity. The issue of uneven levels of the roads vis a vis level of pavements and building entrances was a major issue IPSCDL was grappling with. Multiple grievances were being voiced by residents as well as commercial establishments in Panaji. IPSCDL had stopped bitumen laying along all roads under progress till this issue was finalised. The High…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: Antruz Strikers advanced to the semi-finals of the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 cricket tournament with their fourth consecutive win. The Antruz Strikers, who are top of Group B, have eight points from four games. After three straight wins, the Rangers suffered a loss on Sunday. Desserts N More Avengers beat them by 20 runs. The tournament is being organised by Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj. Both matches were played at the MCC ground in Margao. In the morning session, Antruz Strikers Bundled Antruz Rising Stars for paltry 122 runs…

~ ‘Unearthed’, a women-only exhibition that showcased ceramics in an artistic light, at the Museum of Goa, Pilerne, recently drew to a close. ~ Thousands of people, including 300-plus students, learned about the ancient craft of ceramics during the exhibition’s 16-day run. Panaji: Three hundred-plus students from MES College of Arts and Commerce, Vasco, and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Vasco, were taught about ceramics as an art form, as part of dedicated workshops at the Museum of Goa (MOG), Pilerne, during the recently concluded ‘Unearthed’ exhibition held at the Museum of Goa, Pilerne. The 16-day immersive exhibition paid homage to clay as…

Goemkarponn desk FARORDA: A Two-Day Orientation Program and Workshop (Grade I)  for Goa Coaches was organised by the Goa Table Tennis Association, on April 5 and 6, 2024, at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda, Margao. Led by Head Coach R. Rajesh, an esteemed ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) Certified Level 3 Coach with a Star rating, and the first international player to achieve this prestigious certification, the event aimed at enhancing coaches’ skills and knowledge in table tennis. Over the course of two intensive days, participants were equipped with essential and advanced table tennis techniques, session planning strategies, coaching principles,…