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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: BJP MLA and Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho today defended state governments decision to grant public holiday on Karnataka Polls days stating that they are just following a regular practice. “People are simply doing politics over this issue. This is not the first time that a holiday has been declared. Other states too have declared public holidays when there are polls in Goa. I have the notifications of other states,” said Godinho He further said that Karnataka government had also given paid holiday last year when election was held for Goa Legislative Assembly seats. In a circular on…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) can now travel at ease around Goa thanks to the initiative of the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. The wheelchair-accessible e-rickshaw service launched last month at the hands of the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr.Pramod Sawant and Mr.Subhash Phaldessai, Minister for Social Welfare, Archives & Archeology, River & Navigation and has been a distant dream for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and their families. Now this service will facilitate movement of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with ease and can also accommodate two more persons to accompany the wheelchair user. The…

Goemkarponn Desk MUMBAI: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service provider, today, announced its strategic partnership with Bridgepointe Technologies (“Bridgepointe” or the “Company”), a tech advisory firm that helps mid-market and enterprise companies bridge the gap between tech investments and business results. The Airtel-Bridgepointe partnership will enable US enterprises interested in expanding to India and Africa to leverage Airtel’s digital infrastructure solution. Airtel’s knowledge, experience and understanding of every layer of the communications ecosystem, combined with the company’s commitment to sustainability, creates the perfect framework for partnerships with companies such as Bridgepointe looking to expand into India and Africa. “At Airtel,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fisheries Minister Nilkant Halarnkar on Monday said government will take all steps to provide formalin-free fish to people of Goa. The minister also warned to take strict action against those who try to circumvent the annual 61-day fishing ban in the State. “Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) department was keeping a strict watch on use of formalin in fish. Our department officials will be moving around in various markets and if they find anything amiss they will report to the FDA,” said Halarnkar He further said that his department has taken care to ensure that Goans are…

*The month-long exhibition is set on the theme Discovering India (Goa) through Art. *To feature 15 noted artists Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: As a part of providing unique experiences to its members & to the Art Community in Goa, Club Mahindra is all set to host Discover India Art Exhibition Season 2 until May 31 at the Unwinding Lounge at Club Mahindra Varca Resort, Goa. Discover India Art Exhibition Season 2 is based on the theme of Discovering India (Goa) through Art. Pratik Mazumder, Chief Marketing Officer, Club Mahindra, says Our passion for creating magical memories and enhancing experiences is at…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The special investigation team (SIT) probing land grab cases arrested a 42-year-old resident of Pilerne in connection with an alleged case at Anjuna. As per details shared by Superintendent of Police (SIT) Nidhin Valsan, Kavlekar, a 42-year-old local from Porvorim hatched a criminal conspiracy and cheated the owner of the property in survey No 444/8 of Anjuna Village by forging the documents and submitting it as genuine before the concerned authorities, which enabled the transfer of ownership rights illegally. A First Information Report (FIR) under various sections of the Indian Penal Code is registered based on a…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Few parts of Goa today received light to brisk rainfall for sometime bringing relief from the sultry and humid weather at the peak of summer. As per IMD Light to Moderate Thunderstorms are very likely to affect isolated places over North & South Goa districts during the next 3-4 hours and the Light to moderate spells of rain is likely to be accompanied with thunder/lightning. The IMD has advised people to take necessary precautions while venturing outdoors during these two days. According to the meteorological department, light to moderate rain or thundershowers is very likely to…