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Pradeep Padgaonkar The government plans various ideas and brings them into practice with big pomp and ceremony. This is done with the intention to give the public a hassle-free working environment. One of such is Digital India. Digital India is a vision to create a new India where all citizens have access to the benefits of digital technology. This includes access to education, healthcare, financial services, and government services. It also includes the ability to participate in the digital economy and to create new opportunities for oneself. By digitizing government processes and services, the initiative intends to streamline administrative procedures,…

Goemkarponn Desk SWINDON: Councillor Imtiyaz Shaikh (48) became the first Indian and Goan Mayor of the Swindon Borough Council on Friday, which was a huge boost to the large Goan community in Swindon, UK. Mayor Shaikh succeeds Councillor Barbara Parry, the outgoing mayor of Swindon, having previously held the position of deputy mayor. Adorabelle-Amaral Shaikh, his spouse, is a councillor at the Swindon Council, by the way. Shaikh, who relocated to Swindon from Vasco in 2005, will hold this position for a full year. The Swindon Borough Council said on social media that Swindon is immensely proud of its vibrant…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) is on the brink of completing a significant cleaning and desilting of St. Inez Creek.This major task involes various components which will eventually revitalize the 3.5 km stretch of the creek. This project, carried out in consultation with the Water Resource Department (WRD) had been initiated earlier this week and is nearing completion ahead of the monsoons which will play a significant role in smooth flow of storm water to River Mandovi. During the exercise a lot of manpower and machinery were pressed into operation , including amphibious excavators, to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Department has announced annual fishing ban from June 1 to July 31, both days inclusive. During this period, in view of the need to conserve fish, the government has prohibited fishing by fishing vessels which use mechanical means of propulsion and trawl-net and purse-seine net along the sea coast of the State of Goa and the territorial waters of the State of Goa. Fishing by registered motorised canoes using gill nets only, and fitted with outboard or inboard motors, of up to 10 HP capacity, as a means of propulsion, are not prohibited. Fisheries Minister Nilkanth…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: Police have finally managed to crack the murder case of 79-year-old Gayatri Marathe at Kharewado, Vasco. Two persons from Andhra Pradesh identified as Vijay Gori and Gorrella Ravindra had have been arrested from their native place in AP. They allegedly entered her house with the intention of robbery but ended up killing Gayatri by slitting her throat after she started shouting to raise an alarm. The murder had occurred on April 22. A Scene of offence Panchanama was conducted and necessary exhibits Were preserved. Further, the Inguest Panchanama over the dead body was conducted. The PM conducted…

Goemkarponn Desk DABOLIM: Flight operations at Goa International Airport in Dabolim were affected after an Indian Navy aircraft made an emergency landing at the facility on Friday. Goa airport director SVT Dhanamjaya Rao said the runway was closed from 4.50 pm to 6.30 pm on Friday after an Indian Navy aircraft made an emergency landing. Four flights had to be diverted as the runway was unavailable for civilian flights during this period, he said. Rao said three flights were diverted to the Manohar International Airport at Mopa in North Goa, while another flight was diverted to Mumbai. The operations have…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Secretary Revenue and Chairman, State Disaster Management Authority Sandip Jacques, IAS held a meeting with the Officials of Government Department and reviewed  pre monsoon preparedness measures at Secretariat Porvorim. The Secretary emphasized the need for proactive preparation to mitigate the challenges posed by the impending monsoon season. Secretary Revenue informed that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an early and heavy monsoon this year. Consequently, appealed to all authorities to be prepared for any emergencies that may arise. Training to adequate staff and preparedness is necessary to save life during any disaster he emphasized. Jacques highlighting…