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Goemkarponn desk PONDA: In a shocking incident early this morning gunshots were fired at one person at Bethora while he was travelling from Usgao to Borim. In the gunfight, a man known as Sachin Kurtikar, 33, suffered critical injuries. For treatment, he had been moved to the GMC hospital. As per information, around six in the morning, Sachin was riding his two-wheeler from Usgaon to work at Borim’s side when an unknown individual riding a vehicle from behind opened fire on him. Unbelievably, the local panchayat’s CCTV system, which was supposed to help identify the gunman, is not working at…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai distributed the financial assistance to 144 cancer patients from Governor’s discretionary funds today. The special program was organised at Old Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan. Shri M. R. M. Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor and Shri Sanjeev C. Gauns Dessai, Add. Secretary to Governor were present. As announced by the Governor of Goa, Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai continued disbursing financial assistance to people afflicted with dialysis, cancer and other patients on various occasions. Addressing the celebration the Governor, Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai mentioned that the initiatives started by the Goa Raj Bhavan has…

~ Drishti Marine joins ranks with US-based American Red Cross, Surf Life Saving, Australia among others, as part of the global lifesavers’ community. ~ International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) is a body with over 130 international lifesaving organisations and federations as members Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Drishti Marine, Goa government-appointed lifesaving agency, was recently appointed a member of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) organisation, a global certification agency, with more than 130 international lifesaving organisations and federations as its members. Among the members of the ILS are the UK’s Royal Life Saving Society, US-based American Red Cross and Surf Life Saving…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Steadfast in its commitment to women’s safety, the Government of Goa has been actively implementing innovative measures to provide a secure and empowering environment for women across the state with initiatives such as the Goa Pink Police Force and “1364”. Embodying the spirit of “Atithi Devo Bhava,” the 1364 Helpline emerges as a heartfelt initiative by the Goa Tourism Department. The helpline reflects the essence of hospitality ingrained in Goa’s cultural fabric, where every inquiry, concern, or need is met with a warm and prompt response. Designed to provide immediate assistance to women in distress, the 1364…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In preparation for the upcoming General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024, one day workshop for political parties was organized at Kar Bhavan, Altinho, Goa, by the Office of Chief Electoral Officer – Goa on 06/03/2024. The workshop was attended by representatives of major political parties of Goa including members of National and State Political parties like Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party, Goa Forward Party, Revolutionary Goans Party and Niz Goenkar Revolution Front. The Chief Electoral Officer, Goa, Ramesh Verma – IAS, inaugurated the session and stressed upon the central role of political parties…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: NSUI members on Thursday called upon Governor P S Shreedharan Pillai urging him to retain ordinance ‘OA-25’, which gives immunity to students to make evaluation of exam papers. NSUI Goa President Naushad Chowdhari, along with South District president Shane Rebelo, General Secretary Focrodin Muzawar and others met governor and requested that not to give the assent to abolish the ordinance, instead reduce the fees of evaluation from Rs 5000 per paper to Rs 1200-1500 per paper. Chowdhari said that this ordinance serves as a crucial tool for students to evaluate their exam papers, when any error occurs…

Goemkarponn desk Margao: Early morning Shooting incident at Ponda once again exposes the total collapse of Law & Order in Goa. Media Report reveals CCTV Cameras not functional. Obsession of BJP Government under Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant to spend on Events has resulted in compromising of Safety & Security of Goans, charged Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the incident of firing at Bethora Junction by an unknown assailant which injured one person, the Leader of the Opposition slammed the BJP Government for converting Goa into a Crime Destination. This is “Ravan Rajya” in Goa by followers of…