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Goenkarponn desk Ponda: Locals including Parents, and students heave a sigh of relief as Authorities diverted the NH heavy traffic plying at accident-prone OPA Khandepar Junction on Monday onwards through the Service roads of New Khandepar bridge. Due to traffic plying through OPA Junction, the students waiting to pick up the bus after school hours were facing the risk of accidents due to heavy traffic, which is now diverted through service roads alongside the bridge. For the past four years, there was chaos and horrific accidents at OPA Junction wherein two years ago truck rammed into a hotel and recently…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won the Inter Collegiate Power Lifting Men’s Championship 2023-24 held from 9th to 11th August, 2023, organized by Goa University at Jubilee hall, Taleigao Plateau. Runner’s Up position was shared between VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao and Sridora Caculo College of Commerce & Management Studies. Sohan Naik of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won ‘Strongest Man of Goa University’ Title. Sohan Naik had a body weight of 64.80 Kg and his total performance in Squats, Bench Press and Dead Lift was 595 Kg. Chief Guest for the presentation ceremony Shri…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government on Monday launched its flagship scheme “Gramin Mitra” to provide doorstep delivery of government services across the state and promote digital empowerment in rural areas. Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the scheme will bridge the digital divide and promote digital empowerment in the rural parts of the state. State Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Rohan Khaunte, Union Minister Shripad Naik, Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade were present on the occasion. The launch of the “Gramin Mitra” initiative marks a significant step towards bridging the divide between rural…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In view of VVIP visits to the state, the Goa government has issued a circular that no leave of any kind shall be sanctioned to/by secretaries to government, HoDs and other senior officials, excel in exigencies, if approved by Chief Minister. “In view of VVIPs visit to Goa; no leave of any kind shall be sanctioned to/by secretaries to govt, HoDs & other senior officials, excel in exigencies, if approved by CM,” the circular states. President Droupadi Murmu will address members of the Goa legislative Assembly on August 23 in the assembly hall. Murmu will be arriving…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Dalgado Konkani Academy is set to unveil ‘Vot ani Paus’ a debut Romi Konkani Poetry Book by Adrian Fernandes of Canacona on Friday. ‘The book one of its kind, promises to be a mesmerizing journey through emotions and experiences, captured eloquently in verses that touch the heart and soul and it can be best defined as Captivating Verses Come to Life in the debut compilation of Romi Konkani Poetry book by Adrian Fernandes’, a press note oby Dalgado Konkani Academy (DKA). DKA adds, “Vot ani Paus” is a collection of poems that delve into themes of love,…

The theme of 77th anniversary of Independence day is ‘ Nation first , Always first” which devised with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. This is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate seventy six years of freedom and to enlighten the glorious history of people, Indian Culture and much more achievements. Some campaigns are also launched by the Central Government as a mark of celebrating this special occasion. The second edition of Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign to motivate people to fly tricolour flag at their homes, offices and work places. The Meri Mati Mera Desh Campaign is…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The feast (mass) at the Raj Bhavan Chapel will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The timing of the Mass is 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. only and the entry of the public shall be allowed from 9.00 a.m. onwards. The devotees may be allowed to enter for the Mass only after producing Photo ID Card at the main gate. No hawkers shall be allowed to set up their stalls inside Raj Bhavan. However, they may be allowed to set up outside the main gate. All the devotees are requested to park the vehicles at the…