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Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: After a net increase of over Rs.1.90 per student per day rate for the mid-day meals, chances have increased of getting midday meals by all the students of Canacona schools. Omkar SHG, who had stopped supplying midday meals to over 1943 students of Khola, Agonda Gaondongrim and Khotigao from 1st October, has tentatively agreed to supply midday meals to all the students once schools reopen after Diwali vacation. It may be recalled that 1943 pre-primary, primary and middle school students of Khola, Agonda, Gaondongrim and Khotigao were deprived of mid-day meals from 1st October after a Supplier…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The pioneering Goa Heritage Festival slated to be held from 15 – 19 November promises to put the spotlight on Goa’s cultural and architectural heritage. The festival will feature 18 curated heritage walks spread over five days. From a sketch walk where participants can sketch at a scenic location to discovering Panjim’s forgotten fresh water springs, to an interesting food trail peppered with local stories and folklore told by Panjim’s inhabitants, the walking trails at the Goa Heritage Festival promise to be an experience like no other. Walk through underground tunnels and wade through water channels to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Maharashtra and Haryana bagged the team title in men’s and women’s recurve rounds, respectively, at the 42nd NTPC Junior National Archery Championship 2022 at Sports Authority of Goa ground, Campal, here on Friday. In a nail-biting finish, Maharashtra defeated Haryana 29-28 in the shoot-off after the teams were locked in a set score of 4-4. Parth Salunkhe was at his best for Maharashtra and led the category with 676 points. The final in the women’s category was a one-sided affair, with Haryana scoring an emphatic 6-0 win against Madhya Pradesh. Haryana team comprising U-21 World Cup winner…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Rashtriya OBC Mahasnag, Goa State, today held a meeting of members of 19 Communities under the Chairmanship of its President Madu Naik over the Government’s failure to give reservations for OBC in PG courses at GMC. The chairman, at the outset, expressed disappointment over the Government not providing Reservations at GMC for PG courses to OBC, ST and SC students despite a promise to Court. “If the cabinet approves an amendment in rules for admission in PG Courses for OBC students, it will clear the way for Reservation, but this Government is doing injustice to OBCs,…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Education Department today in a circular has increased the rates of mid day meal scheme from Rs 6.10 to Rs 8. As per circular, the rate has been increased to Rs 8 for Pre-Primary & Primary level and Rs 10 for Upper Primary Level. “Revised circular with regards to meal menu will be intimated in due course of time” the circular states Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the government has decided to increase the cost by Rs 1.90 per child per day, as requested. “But, the hike will be applicable provided the SHG assures that there…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Former GPCC President Girish Chodankar today has dared the Health Minister Vishwajit Rane to call CAG illiterate over the issue of GMC making purchases from Wellness for a whopping 162 cr. Chodankar has also called Vishwajit Rane for a debate. “Will ‪the Health Minister Vishwajit Rane‬ dare to call CAG illiterate & ask for a debate?” said Chodankar. He further said that when Goa Congress‬ had exposed the scam with documents on 13/2/2020 & had demanded a judicial probe, Rane had ridiculed us, called me illiterate & called me for a debate,” he added. Chodankar said that…