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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: With it being the land of Sun and Sand, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa government provides the perfect setting to harness solar energy and embrace sustainable energy consumption. “The collaborative efforts of the Goa Energy Development Agency, the Department of New and Renewable Energy, and the Electricity Department have resulted in the launch of subsidies for Solar Panel Installations accessible through a user-friendly portal inspiring the people of Goa to adopt environment-friendly methods of electricity generation,” said CM Sawant He further said that Government of Goa is walking the transformative path set by Prime Minister…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has distributed 350 sanads to Mayem Evacuee properties in presence of Union Minister for State Shripad Naik and Mayem MLA Premendra Shet. “he procedure for issuing the Sanad was done in record time reducing paperwork and saving valuable time. The Sanads distributed secure the land ownership to deserving individuals,” said Sawant He further said that this milestone reflects the collective efforts of the Government of Goa and the stakeholders. Assuring that Mayem locals will get their rights, benefits and schemes, Sawant, however, warned people not to sell or encroach on the land. “If…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The 20 beneficiaries who were handed –over Shram-Dham House Keys are Harishchandra Ram Naik (Ardhofond, Poinguinim), Nagi Toko Varak(Dabel-Poinguinim), Kamlakar Gaonkar(Baddem-Cotigao), Arti Gadkar (Mastimoll-Gaondongrim), Nirmala Raju Pagui(Karashirmoll-Agonda), Sujata Tulshidas Pagui(Dhawalkhazan-Agonda), Vinanti Vithoba Velip(Mudcheli-Agonda), Kushawati Kusta Bhagat(Kumbegal –Poinguinim), Pomu Mirashi (Ziltawadi, Gaondongrim), Erobal Fernandes (Palolem), Mathew Rebello (Karashir-moll, Agonda), Batu Gaonkar(Badsarem-Gaondongrim) Salu Gaonkar (Gulem-Canacona), Savi Navu Zoro (Pedem-Loliem), Yeshwant Raghoba Dessai (Kindlem-Canacona), Premanand Ram Gaonkar (Chapoli-Shristhal), Dayanand Shanta Pagi(Kindlebag-Canacona), Tanuja Kishor Dhuri (Kindle-Bhag-Canacona), Priti Pagi (Kindlebag-Canacona), Anandu Ram Pagi (Palolem). Architect Engr Vinay Tukbi Awho, has designed these houses, was honoured by LS Speaker Om Birla. Agonda Sarpanch…

 Goemkarponn desk MOPA: Locals from Sukekulan village in Dhargal resorted to violence today afternoon after a truck deployed at the Mopa Link Road flyover work site crushed a man to death. A two-wheeler rider was crushed under the truck, while a pillion rider was injured in the accident reported this afternoon. The eyewitnesses alleged that the deceased man and his two-wheeler were dragged by the truck for nearly 200 meters. Irate locals set two cranes on fire at the work site, demanding immediate compensation and justice for the deceased. They warned that they would not allow the dead body to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Serial killer Mahanand Naik has been granted furlough for 21 days. In 2018, the Prison’s Committee recommended Naik’s furlough for 21 days with a condition to execute a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh and surety in the like amount giving cash or otherwise. However, after initial consent, his local surety reportedly backed out. Autorickshaw driver Mahanand, who is also referred to as the ‘dupatta killer’, was accused of killing around 16 women by luring them with marriage proposals. He used to befriend and sexually abuse his victims and then rob them of their gold and kill…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Goa, organized a two-day sensitization workshop for all the engineers and architects of the Public Works Department, Government of Goa, on June 13 and 14, 2023. The workshop was aimed at creating awareness and understanding about the needs and rights of people with disabilities in terms of accessibility and inclusivity of infrastructure facilities in the state. This was the third workshop in the series of sensitization training for state officials. The workshop was inaugurated by Punit Kumar Goel, IAS, Chief Secretary of Goa. He addressed the participants and stressed the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Forest department has closed down the Mollem Circuit, which also includes a visit to Dudhsagar falls due to monsoons. As per a press release issued by the Department of Information, office of the Deputy Conservator of Forests Wildlife and Ecotourism (North) Division, 1st Lift, 4th Floor, Junta House, Panaji has informed that Dudhsagar Falls tourism circuit located in Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park, Mollem is closed to the tourist with immediate effect from June 11, 2023, for the proliferation of wildlife and due to onset of South West monsoon in the State of Goa, as informed by…