Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Chairman of Goa Rehabilitation Board and Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai said that the new building for the agriculture college at Old Goa will benefit Goan students. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the new building of Goa College of Agriculture at Ela Farm, Old Goa on Monday. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik along with North Goa Zilla panchayat President Siddesh Naik, Old Goa Sarpanch Medha Parvatkar and Agriculture Secretary Arun Kumar Mishra were present. Faldessai said that more than 153 students are studying at the college, and hence the government…
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Discover the perfect blend of work and relaxation with coworking spaces soon to be available at Morjim and Ashwem beaches in Goa. Goemkarponn desk MORJIM: Digital nomads can now enjoy working with the backdrop of endless sea views, as the Goa government plans to introduce coworking spaces at Morjim and Ashwem Beaches. This strategic move aims to provide ‘work from the beach’ opportunities to travellers seeking a blend of leisure and work, with plans to offer digital nomad visas to interested individuals. Speaking at the renowned travel trade show, ITB Berlin, State Tourism Secretary Sanjeev Ahuja mentioned the government’s plan…
Goemkapronn desk BICHOLIM: Bicholim police have arrested one accused person for committing theft in temple. As per SDPO Pernem Jivba Dalvi, presently holding charge of SDPO Bicholim, on 09th of March complainant Mr. Radhakrishna Ghodge, the President of Shri Dev Ravalnath Mahalaxmi Devastan Mulgao lodged his complaint against unknown person for break opening and committing theft of metal donation box(funds peti) from Shirodkar Kulswami temple, Mulgao Bicholim. During investigation several teams were formed and case was detected with in two hours and accused Mr. Guresab s/o Babusab Kalimani,age-35yrs r/o Mulgao Bicholim Goa n/o Saudatta Belgaum Karnataka was arrested under sections…
Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce has informed that the Chamber of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) has awarded the MSEFC Goa with the MSEFC Excellence Award, 2023, by recognizing the efforts taken by the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) functioning under the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce Government of Goa. The prestigious MSME Banking and MSEFC Excellence Award-2023 was organized by the Chamber of India Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) and was held at the Dr. Ambekar International Center on February 29, 2024. The distinguished guests who presided the…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) employees union today has announced suspension of their month long strike at Azad Maidan stating that Goa governmet has accepted their major demands. On Monday KTCL Management will sign agreement with the employee union regarding fulfillment of their demands informed AITUC leaders. “Demands related to seventh pay and arrears, buying of new buses, taking contract basis replacement drivers in service were some of the demands accepted by the govt,” the leaders added. The key demands of the protesting workers included Signing the Wage Settlement with KTC Drivers & Allied Employees Association (AITUC) and…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: State Tourism Dept has asked citizens desirous of being certified as tourist guides to enroll for the tourist guide certification programmes offered through the ‘Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) (Basic) Certification Programme’ of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The aspirants will have to register on the portal https://iitf.gov.in/ . After completion of the IITF Certification Program (Basic), the participant will have to complete the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum offered by the institution engaged by Goa Tourism Dept. After completion of both these certifications they can register as tourist guides in Goa. The online courses can be accessed from…
Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: A 64-year-old Khobrowado, Calangute resident was taken into custody by Calangute police on Friday for allegedly possessing dried, greenish-colored leaves that appeared to be ganja. Following an official raid, the accused—Habibal Mondal, a resident of West Bengal—was placed under arrest. Based on trustworthy information obtained from sources, Calangute police carried out a raid on Friday, March 8th, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Dolphine Circle, Naika Wado, Calangute Bardez, Goa. The police seized about 1.2 kg of ganja during the operation, which was worth Rs 1,20,000. The accused is being held by the police…