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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo said that Goa is the only state in the country which has most number of vehicles in every household. He was speaking after unveiling the plaque for the development and strengthening of pond at Britto Vaddo- Parra. “Goa is the only state in the country which has most number of vehicles in every household,” said Lobo He further said that most of the ponds in the village were in a dilapidated condition and so the need was felt to improve the condition of the ponds as they are used for Ganesh immersion. Lobo…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) Mayor Rohit Monserrate today pitched for a safety audit of all the contractors under the Imagine Panaji Smart City (IPSCDL). “I have written to the Smart City basically asking the contractors to be careful in the works their are engaged in. I have also spoken to them and told them that a safety audit be conducted of the contractors,” said Mayor He further said that this is the second accident that has happened in one week which is not acceptable. “The smart city should come up some guidelines to…

Goemkarponn Desk QUEPEM: Congress Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa today has demanded that government must take immediate steps to restore the Betul Fort and install statue of Chatrapati Shivaji “It is important that historical monuments need to be protected & preserved. I demand that Government must take immediate steps to restore the Betul Fort and install Statue of Great Maratha Warrior Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,” said D’Costa. He was speaking after accompanying Satara MLA Srimant Chatrapati Shivendrasinha Raje Bhosale to Shree Shantadurga Kuncolienkarin Temple at Fatorpa. Archeology Minister Subhash Phaldessai was also present. “I also demand that area of the said Fort…

Goemkarponn Desk TALEIGAO: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won both the Men and Women Handball Championship 2022-23, organized by Goa University at Goa University Ground, Taleigao-Goa held from 13th to 17th February, 2023. In the Men’s championship finals, St. Xavier’s College defeated VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao with a final score 24-20. In the well contested Women’s championship finals, St. Xavier’s College defeated Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim with a bare margin of one goal that is 4-3. Earlier in the semifinals of the Women’s Section, Rosary College defeated Government College of Arts, Science and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Shivendra Raje Bhosale, the Descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, on Friday afternoon, arrived in Goa. Bhosale, accompanied by Minister Subhash Faldesai and Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, was given a traditional welcome amidst the showering of flower petals and a Dhol Tasha Band. A large number of people began chanting slogans as Bhosale stepped out of the airport. Speaking to the media later, Bhosale said that he had arrived in Goa for a function at Saptakoteshwar temple at the request of the Goa Government “I am thankful to the Government for inviting me here because Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With the aim to kick-start India’s biggest grassroots-level football revolution, Forca Goa Foundation (FGF) the sister-concern of FC Goa, the renowned Indian Super League football club, in association with Delta Corp Limited, today launched the ‘Fields of Dreams’ project. The launch event, staged in Monte de Guirim, Goa saw Mr. Mauvin Godinho, Honourable Minister For Transport, Industries, Panchayati Raj, Trade And Commerce, Protocol & Hospitality, Government of Goa and Mr. Jaydev Mody, Chairman of Delta Corp flag off the project, in the presence of dignitaries such as Mr. Akshay Tandon – Executive Director of FGF and President…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude today informed that the ongoing works at Kala Academy would be completed in the next 45 days. Gaude was speaking on the sidelines of a press conference in the capital. “We can say that ongoing works at Kala Academy are almost on the completion stage. It will take another 45 days until all work are completed. We are at the final stage of completion, and only some technical works are pending,” said Gaude. He further said that currently, the sound installation works and air conditioning works are going on. “Also, installation…