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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Startup Yatra Bootcamp 2024 concluded, marking the end of a two-day event aimed at supporting and guiding aspiring student entrepreneurs. The event, organized by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Government of Goa, provided participants with valuable resources and mentorship to help them navigate the complexities of launching and scaling their startups as they prepare for long-term success. Following the guidance received on Day 1, participants presented their refined startup ideas, reflecting the valuable feedback provided by mentors. The culmination of the event was a pitching…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The GTDC Staff Welfare Association organized a special felicitation ceremony to honor the exceptional academic achievements of the children of GTDC employees. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar, MLA of Sanvordem and Chairman of GTDC, who presented certificates and cash prizes to the meritorious students. Dr. Gaonkar commended the students for their hard work and perseverance, highlighting the pivotal role of education in shaping their futures. He also extended his best wishes to the retired staff and expressed gratitude for their committed service to the corporation. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism &…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a fiery press conference held at AAP’s Panaji office, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) State President Adv. Amit Palekar tore into the Pramod Sawant-led BJP government, exposing what he called the “biggest scam in the making” – the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS). Palekar slammed the government for its underhanded attempt to impose an unfair burden on Goans under the guise of environmental protection, while secretly profiting select private players. “Deposit Refund Scheme will be the biggest scam of the BJP government,”* Palekar asserted, raising serious concerns about the scheme’s legitimacy and intentions. On August 12, 2024, a…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: Minister for Law & Judiciary Aleixo Sequera reviewed the preparatory work of the forthcoming event of Solemn Exposition of Relics of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa which is scheduled from November 21 onwards. The Minister directed the concerned authorities to put all things in place on time. During the meeting the Minister addressed all the concerned authorities of various departments to put things in place well in advance. He also discussed issues w.r.t infrastructure, logistical and security aspect and amenities for pilgrims and the people who will be on duty during the mega event. MLA…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Frightening videos of major fire incidents at Abids Area in Hyderabad & Kasargod in Kerala injuring many in last 2 days due to fireworks. “Diwali Festivities have already begun. I humbly appeal to all to take utmost care while storing & bursting of firecrackers. I also urge Government Authorities to ensure safety of citizens,”stated Youth Leader Prabhav Naik. In a Social Media post, Prabhav Naik tagged both District Collectors of Goa who also happen to be heads of State Disaster Management Cell and demanded that eleborate preventive measures should be put in place to handle any incident.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has assured Premanand Naik, former Sarpanch of Sancoale, to take up the issue of Bhutani Project to concerned authorities to act on illegalities which paved the way for granting permissions to them and to demand comprehensive investigation into the matter. Naik, who has entered day 9 of his hunger strike against the Bhutani project, has written to Yuri Alemao, along with the Member of Parliament Capt. Viriato Fernandes and GPCC President Amit Patkar seeking their intervention. Responding to it, Alemao said that the Congress party has opposed the project to save…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Former Congress president Girish Chodankar has expressed disappointment over the government’s lackadaisical response and medical surveillance of Premanad Naik, a former Sarpanch, whose health is deteriorating rapidly. He condemned insensitive attitude of CM Dr Pramod Sawant despite a prominent citizen is on fast to death for last nine days. Naik is on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the government to revoke the permissions granted to Bhutani for a mega housing project. Chodankar has voiced grave concerns, necessitating immediate intervention from Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant regarding crucial issues affecting local residents. He beseeched the Chief Minister for…