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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a groundbreaking initiative, Purple Fun, as part of International Purple Fest, Goa – 2024, is once again setting the stage for a diverse array of inclusive activities aimed at bridging the gap in enjoyment opportunities for people with disabilities. Recognizing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing leisure activities, Purple Fun focuses on creating an inclusive space. This initiative aims to provide everyone, irrespective of their disabilities, the chance to savor life’s joys. Last year’s success, particularly with the Bird Trail at Carambolim and the Cruise Ride, prompted us to continue these activities. This…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant said that the state government is focussed on making Goa ‘Skill, Fit and Inclusive’ in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. He was speaking at the launch of Skill Development Initiatives in Goa and Guru ka Samman Programme under PM Vishwakarma, organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India and Government of Goa. Sawant said that for the first time in the nation’s history, 18 traditional occupations and trades have been identified that will get government support. “The Prime Minister has…

Goemkarponn desk OLD GOA: The Save Old Goa Action Committee has demanded TCP to prepare and implement a master plan for Old Goa, to include all the heritage sites to protect them from encroachments. In a letter to local MLA Rajesh Faldesai the committee has given a charter of demands to be fulfilled immediately. “As discussed with you during our meeting, we recap the few detrimental issues facing Old Goa, especially the heritage sites, for your reference,” the Committee wrote to Cumbharjua MLA. Master plan for Old Goa The Save Old Goa Action Committee says it has been petitioning the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Table Tennis Association Elections are set to take place on January 18, 2024, at 11 AM, at Bambolim Beach Resort, Bambolim, during the Annual General Body meeting of the Association. The key agenda for the meeting are the elections for various posts in the Executive Committee. Advocate Mahendra Raikar, with his office located at Pramila Arcade, 18th June Road, Panaji-Goa, has been appointed as the returning officer. Members are encouraged to nominate representatives from their respective clubs or institutions to form the electoral college, with submissions required by January 10, 2024 to the GTTA General…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Within hours of former CCP Mayor Uday Madkaikar questioned him about his silence on the youths death in Mala, Goa Pradesh Youth Congress President and Corporation of the City of Panaji councillor Joel Andrade hit out at Imagine Panaji, stating the ongoing works in the state capital has turned Panaji into a ‘Killer Smart City’. Earlier in the day, Madkaikar slammed Andrade’s silence saying Goa Youth Congress President Joel Andrade who is also Councillor of CCP is silent on recent accident took place at People’s High School. “As an youth Congress President he has been totally failed…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: On an emotional note, Sunburn EDM Festival Organiser today has shared an emotional message on his social media handle in which he wrote that it was his last Sunburn in Goa. “My last Sunburn Goa. The Journey Ends… Feels good that I could help make this happen over the years. And a bit sad that I will never again be there.” wrote Singh on his social media handle. Sunburn EDM is a popular electronic dance music festival, that began on December 28 at Vagator in North Goa and concluded on Saturday, December 30. Considering the opposition by…

AERIAL VIEW However, the businesses in North Goa will definitely rue the fact that Sunburn brought in loads of “high spending” tourists, which otherwise do not come to Goa easily. Of course, the Sunburn organiser with their entry fees of over Rs 5000 make truckloads of money in the three day event, they also make a few politicians and officials rich in this few days. So the businesses and the politicians will definitely fell the pinch that Sunburn would not be held anymore. Others, who will be disappinted with Sunburn closing shop is the drug paddlers. You may agree or…