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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: India’s first-of-its-kind inclusivity, ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’ began in a glorious ceremony in Goa today. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Minister for Social Welfare, Goa government Subhash PhalDessai were present on this occasion. The festival aims to showcase how we can come together to create a welcoming and inclusive world for everyone. Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar also visited an exhibition cum sale of products by Divyangjans and interacted with the participants. He was present to witness the grand opening of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa Government has the highest reservation Kota for Persons with Disabilities amongst other states. “The reservation quota in Goa is the highest in the nation and it has been increased from 3% to 4%. Also government has the highest paying pension of Rs 3,500 for 80% of the retired disabled while the rest get Rs 2,000.” said CM Sawant He further said that the state government has made capital city of Panaji, A disability friendly city and we plan on making the public Building Disable friendly too. “Union Government and the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Indian Singer Composer Shankar Mahadevan today said that Goa lacks proper facilities for music learning. “Goa is a cultural hub and I have performed here in Goa with different avatars. I think Goa should have proper music learning facilities,” said Mahadevan He further said that he has put in his views with the authority and that we should hope for the best. “We should not only set up academy but performance venues as well. You need a good music institute here in Goa wherein you can even call international students,” he added Shankar said that people look…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: NGO’s and Opposition Parties from Goa come together under the banner of Save Mhadei Save Goa. A joint call given for Chalo Sankhali on 16th Jan 2023 at 4pm for 2nd Opinion Poll to Save Mhadei. The Front has also appealed the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to tender resignation as part of protest if our demand to protect Mhadei is not fulfilled by the Centre by January 16, the day which is celebrated as Opinion Poll Day. Adv Hrudaynath Shirodkar said that people of Goa to be united, keeping aside their political affiliation to protect and save…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: United Tribal Association Alliance (UTAA) President Prakash Velipsaid Mhadei river in distress as also farming , eco sensitive zones and environment is in great danger. Centre should take this issue serious and give justice to Goa. Though small size it is also world tourist spot. Mhadei diversion would be tremendous blow to Goa. This is not a Poltical issue. He also said there is need to bring pressure on central government on issue. He declared that it will actively take part in Save Mhadei Agitation launched by Goans. He said Mhadei is lifeline of goans , We…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: BJP Government after coming to power in Goa have looted the State Treasury under the guise of Garbage Management. I feel pity for the Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant who admitted in a Public Function that not a single tourist will visit Goa in next 10 years due to piles of garbage accumulated across the State. The statement of the Chief Minister exposes the failure of the Government on Garbage Management, charged Congress President Amit Patkar. I strongly condemn the statement of the Chief Minister who has alleged that the Local Panchayat and Municipal Council…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Akhil Goa Dudh Utpadak Sangatana has urged the government to control spread of Lumpy Skin Disease( LSD) on war footing. All Goa Dudh Udpadak Utkarsh Sangatana President Sanjeev Cucolienkar said three month back farmers at Rajasthan and Gujarat suffered losses. There after Goa government got three to four month time for vaccination but as government failed to control the LSD is Sattari and Ponda , Bicholim and also spread Milk producing pockets in Goa. Further speaking to media along with office bearers Shivanand Bakre, Vinod Joshi said that government failed to conduct vaccination drive ontime for LSD…