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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The long Independence Day weekend, which saw droves of tourists visiting Goa, witnessed seven rescues along the state’s beaches, where swimming incidentally has been banned on account of rough sea conditions due to the ongoing monsoons. Calangute beach reported the most rescues with four domestic tourists rescued by Drishti Marine’s lifesavers over the extended weekend. The rescued persons include a 40-year-old man from Powai in Mumbai, who ventured into the sea on Monday under the influence of alcohol and was caught in a rip current. He was pulled out of the water by lifesavers, who conducted a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant released Mayem Biodiversity Atlas – India’s First Village Atlas at Mahamaya Devalaya Mandap Mayem, Bicholim today. The function was jointly organised by Mayem Vaiguinim Grampanchayat, Biodiversity Management Committee, Mayem Vaiguinim and Mayem Panlot Sangh. Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant informed that the Government will come up with a biodiversity atlas of all 191 panchayats in the State assured to provide required help to preserve and maintain biodiversity. Chief Minister further said, it is our duty to preserve our biodiversity and maintain it for future generations. He said to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Photo Journalists Association Goa (PJAG) is proud to announce a special felicitation ceremony on the occasion of World Photography Day, August 19th, 2023, at the PJAG Gallery, located Near Government Garage, Opposite Don Bosco School in Panaji. This event is being organized in collaboration with the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The distinguished event will recognize the exceptional contributions of two remarkable individuals in the field of photography: 1. Barnabe Dias Sapeco is Hailing from Panaji. He is a veteran photojournalist with an illustrious career spanning over two decades. He has been associated…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai today slammed the BJP Led state government for failing at doubling the farmers income, while stating that the government has exibited it’s lack of ability to draft a comprehensive policy and road map to achieve this goal. “Not only has the government failed at doubling the farmers income, it has clearly exhibited its lack of ability to draft a comprehensive policy and road map to achieve this goal,” said Sardesai He further said that in December 2020, the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant had said “We have worked out a…

Goemkarponn Desk SHIRODA: Dr Akshaya Pawaskar, a young medical officer collapsed while on duty at Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Shiroda. Dr Pawaskar was 38 years old. Dr Akshaya was a dedicated and hardworking doctor who managed the Shiroda COVID hospital during the challenging times of the pandemic. “I was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Dr. Akshaya Pawaskar, a young medical officer who collapsed while on duty,” said Health Minister Vishwjit Rane He further said that he will further investigation to learn the underlying cause. “My heartfelt condolences go out to her family during this difficult…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that as a part of an MoU with the Tata group, five ITIs would be upgraded in days to come. “As a part of an MoU with the Tata group, five ITIs would be upgraded in days to come. The recently introduced apprenticeship scheme has provided opportunities to youth to work in the government and private sectors,’ said Sawant He further said that once the work culture is developed in these youth, private companies may continue retaining them, addressing the problem of unemployment, he said. The CM also said the Goa government…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: During her three-day visit to the state, President of India Droupadi Murmu will speak at the 34th convocation of Goa University on August 23. Murmu will visit Goa from August 21 until August 23. On the morning of August 23, she will address the annual convocation. As part of her schedule in the State, the President will speak at a special session of the State Legislative Assembly at 4 p.m. on the same day. Murmu will be visiting the State for the first time after being chosen as India’s 15th president in July of last year. In…