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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi virtually launched the development of amenities in the vicinity of UNESCO World Heritage site at old Goa, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, along with other tourism projects across India on 7th March 2024. This initiative was undertaken by the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways & Tourism, Government of India, Shri. Sadanand Shet Tanawade, Hon’ble MP Rajya Sabha, Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Information…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) in collaboration with the Directorate of Education has intensified its dedication to the safety and welfare of children residing in hostels and boarding institutions. In response to growing concerns over child protection in institutional settings, the SCPCR has endorsed a comprehensive set of guidelines formulated by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. Addressing identified gaps in the current framework, the Commission has emphasized the necessity for stringent regulations governing these institutions. Through collaborative efforts involving the Directorate of Education, Women and Child Development, and the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) today has issued advertisement for filling up 33 vacancies of Assistant Teachers in English, Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, Mathematics and Science subjects. The candidates shall fill Application form through online mode only as available on Commission’s website https://gssc.goa.gov.in. The candidate shall apply for the post within the time limit prescribed. “Not exceeding 45 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Government from time to time,” the advertisement states. The General instructions for filling of the Application form are available on the Commission’s…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has voiced its concern about the rising death toll in the State of Goa during the hearing of a petition pertaining to an accident involving an uninsured vehicle. pointing out that 2023 saw the greatest number of fatalities in a year since 2020—276. The High Court has further noted that, in a state with a population of just 16 lakh, the number of lives lost in traffic accidents paints an extremely dismal picture. The High Court has further noted that while there will never be enough money to replace a…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: While hailing successive BJP government for protecting the rights and interest of Scheduled Tribe communities in Goa, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today pointed out how, despite issuing ordinances in the past, the Congress led UPA government failed to give justice to the backward community. Addressing the media, CM Pramod Sawant said that the Congress had completely failed to protect the rights and interest of Scheduled Tribe communities in Goa. “Congress had completely failed to protect the rights and interest of Scheduled Tribe communities in Goa. Despite issuing ordinances in the past, the Congress led UPA government…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a unique way to highlight the lack of coordination between government departments, Congress leader Savio Coutinho presented a bouquet of flowers to the sewerage department Contractor who commenced the digging up of a recently asphalted road. Savio Coutinho along with Adv. Snehal Onskar and Ireneu Fernandes visited the site where the Contractor engaged for the laying a 1.50 km sewerage pressure line along the KRC station road near ESI Hospital Margao and presented the flowers for their “grand achievement” in opening up the road which was provided by Hotmix carpet less than a fortnight ago. Speaking…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The oldest group fighting for the rights of Scheduled Tribals in Goa, GAKUVED, today expressed dissatisfaction with the Union Cabinet and Goa government’s “Readjustment” decision, saying that it has completely reversed the process of awarding ST Reservation. According to GAKUVED, the demand for reservations has returned to its initial level because there is still a significant process that needs to be finished. Representative for Mission Political Reservation for Scheduled Tribes and GAKUVED Secretary Rupesh Velip stated, “We are not happy with the move.” “The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of…