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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Goa University Research Park Unit—GURU (UniGoa Knowledge and Innovation Foundation) and distributed the sanction letters to teams under the Hand Holding & Start-Up Scheme 2023-24 in the presence of Vice Chancellor Shri Harilal Menon, Education Secretary Shri Prasad Lolyekar, and other esteemed dignitaries. CM informed that the GURU initiative, with an investment of ₹12.85 crore, has established state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support young innovators. He said that the initiative symbolizes the knowledge and mentorship that will propel Goa’s advancement in biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, and electronics innovation. CM expressed confidence…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The condition of roads in Goa has sparked widespread anger among the residents in Goa. Numerous accidents have occurred, resulting in injuries and even loss of life. Frustration is mounting as the government repeatedly fails to meet promised deadlines for road repairs. The latest commitment was to have the roads fixed before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival to ensure safe transportation for the celebrations. When questioned about the state of the roads and the accountability of engineers, former PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral redirected inquiries to the current Chief Minister, stating that accountability was in place during his tenure…

Panaji, Sep 18 (PTI) A proposal by Indian Institute of Technology alumni to invest Rs 700 crore to introduce electric buses for Goa’s public transport system has been approved by the cabinet, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. State-run Kadamba Transport Corporation chairman Ulhas Tuenkar said the proposal is a welcome one and will go a long way in reviving the transport undertaking. “IIT Alumni has agreed to spend Rs 700 crore for the revival of mass public transport in the state. It has been approved by the cabinet. The state government plans to roll out 500 EV buses under this…

Panaji, September 2024 – Aspiring seafarers in Goa can now sign up for updated entry level training programs and avail of internationally recognised certificate courses in order to make them job ready for the shipping industry at the newly instituted Verna-based Kamaxi Maritime Academy (KMA), the state’s newest maritime academy dedicated to preparing students for onshore and offshore positions in the industry. The comprehensive onsite short-term courses are approved by the Directorate General of  Shipping, India. The setting up of the KMA by the Kamaxi Group, comes at a time when there is a growing need for young talent to adapt…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Art & Culture organized a State level Matoli competition for household individuals during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Goa. The department every year organizes this contest to preserve and promoting the age-old tradition of the Matoli decoration. This year overall 13 households from all over Goa participated in the competition. The winners of the State Level Matoli Competition 2024 have been declared. The top prize of ₹20,000 was awarded to Shri Datta Shambu Naik from Gauthon, Priol, Ponda. Shri Tanaji K. Gawde from Talule, Bandora, Ponda won the second prize of ₹15,000, while the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Art and Culture organized the Dekhava Competition for Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals in Goa. The contest is organized to preserve and promote age-old traditions to make Dekhava and provide a platform for the creation of talents of youths in Goa, this year total of 18 Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals participated in the Dekhava competition. The results of the State-Level Dekhava Competition 2023 have been announced. The first prize of ₹35,000 was awarded to Brahmeshwar Yuvak Sangh Akhada, St. Estevam, Tiswadi. The second prize of ₹30,000 went to Korgao Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal, Corgao, Pernem, and the…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji – What are the new innovations in healthcare and how will the emerging phenomena of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), impact the sector in the coming future? The 5th Annual Healthcare Management Conclave, hosted by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) at its Sanquelim campus, will spotlight the latest innovations and disruptions reshaping the healthcare sector. Scheduled for September 21, the Conclave aims to gather healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, academicians and students from India and across the globe, to delve into the latest innovations and technologies reshaping the industry, under the theme, ‘Future of Healthcare: Bridging…