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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Twenty of the 35 works under the ‘Imagine Panaji’ Smart City project have been completed, a senior official said on Thursday. The project was conceived in 2015 and work orders were issued in 2022, Imagine Panaji Smart city Development Limited (IPSCDL) Chief Executive Officer Sanjith Rodrigues said at a press conference amid allegations of its slow pace. ”Some 75 per cent of the works were completed in the last few months. So far, 20 of the 35 works have been completed,” he said. While the project entails digging of several roads to lay pipelines, which was inconveniencing…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: Union MoS Shripad Naik said that political parties that have never had MPs from Goa are also claiming that they will win both Lok Sabha seats from Goa in the next Lok Sabha elections. Naik was speaking to media reporters on the sidelines of the prize distribution ceremony of 33rd All India Major Ports Chess Tournament. “The Congress party has at least one MP seat in South Goa, so we can understand the statement made by a former leader of the party that the Congress would win both seats.,” said Naik. He further said that it was…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has extended its appreciation towards the Government of Goa for its forward-thinking initiative in introducing Regenerative Tourism, a parallel circuit consisting of eleven places of worship. The innovative approach, spearheaded by Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, marks a significant leap forward in redefining Goa’s tourism landscape and has the potential to bring about transformative benefits for the state, its citizens and the local economy. The Association has applauded the initiative for immense potential it holds in attracting tourists interested in exploring offbeat destinations and cultural heritage. This, in turn,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Electoral Officer, Ramesh Verma, IAS stated that the office of Chief Electoral Officer, Goa has geared up it machinery and prepared for the coming Lok Sabha Election. Shri Verma addressing a meeting with representative of political parties underscored the need to have a healthy electoral roll as it plays a very important role in elections. Informing that after publication of the draft electoral roll, a total of 1166939 voters are present in the electoral roll and further added that registration of new voter is a continuous process and one can register in electoral till the last…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Consul General, Norway Arne Jan Flolo today held a meeting with the Minister for Environment Aleixo Sequeira wherein the duo discussed strengthening of ties between Norway and Goa Government on various aspects of Environmental technologies. Arne Jan Flolo during the meeting held at the Mantralaya, Porvorim shared that, the Norwegian Government had an association with the State Government in the field of waste management. Earlier Norway extended its technological support to Goa State Pollution Control Board and Goa State Waste Management Corporation in the sector of waste management. Flolo informed that the Government of Norway is very…

Goemkarponn desk Nagoa: Sporting Clube de Goa (SCG) thumped Guardian Angel SC 4-0 in the Goa Professional League at panchayat ground, Nagoa, on Thursday. Lloyd Cardozo (24’) gave Sporting the lead while captain Joel Colaco (79’) and substitute Marcus Mascarenhas (81′) scored quick goals within the span of two minutes. Mark Carvalho (88’) then converted a penalty to give Sporting a comfortable victory. Sporting are top of the standings with 30 points after 15 games. Sporting and Guardian Angel started on a cautious note as both teams tried to get hold on to the ball. In the initial moments the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Netball Association will conduct selection Trials for Men & Women teams to select Goa team for 36th Junior and 2nd Junior Fast5 National Netball Championship to be held at Madhya Pradesh from 25th to 31st January 2024. The Selection Trials will be held at Gurukul High School, Kajumol Khola, Canacona on 20th January 2024 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Players must report with full kit to Sameer Raikar-8308199566 or Kirtan Vaiz- 9823144026