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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, Shri. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai launched Mashaal for 37th National Games, by lightning it in a ceremony organised by the Department of Sports and Youth affairs & the Sports Authority of Goa at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Donapaula in the august presence of Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Shri. Govind Gaude, Minister of State for Tourism, Shri. Shripad Naik and other dignitaries. Governor, Pillai also released Anthem (theme song) of National Games for which Legendary Actor, Amitabh bachchan has given his voice. The Goan instrument, Ghumat is used for…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In a momentous observance coinciding with the 25th anniversary of India’s triumph in the Kargil War, a poignant tribute is poised to unfold as the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in conjunction with Lakshya Foundation-Pune in collaboration with Department of information and Publicity come together to pay homage to the unwavering spirit of Kargil War Heroes. These gallant individuals, who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation are to be felicitated on Saturday, 9th September’2023 at Bits Pilani Campus, Goa for their unwavering courage, unyielding dedication and resolute commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Special Educators from many schools and centres across Goa, which support children and adults with disabilities gathered to study and learn in a certificate course on Tools for Inclusive Practice. A unique private-public partnership between the Goa State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights, Sangath India, and Keystone Institute India joined hands with teachers to work towards inclusion. The three day, creative and collaborative learning event was launched by Ms. Ayushi, IAS Assistant Collector North Goa, and Mr. Peter F. Borges, Chairperson, Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Elizabeth Neuville, Executive Director of Keystone…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane said that his department was exploring specific by-laws and guidelines to strike a balance between cultural and economy. “We’re exploring heritage specific by-laws and guidelines to strike a balance between culture, economy, and society. We will be issues circulars and guidelines to be implemented on the same with immediate effect,” said Rane He further said that he was happy to have Architect Hafeez Contractor on board, he gave a commitment to assist us in this effort. “Met with Architect Hafeez Contractor, Chief Town Planners Rajesh Naik, Vertika Dagur, and Architect Gayle Araujo to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that common Cadre has been pending for a very long time and needs to be implemented with immediate effect, unless this decision is taken there will be no recruitment in any Municipalities. “Common Cadre has been pending for a very long time and needs to be implemented with immediate effect, unless this decision is taken there will be no recruitment in any Municipalities,” said Rane He further said that this is needed in order to bring in more efficiency into the system. “The issue of a common cadre for Urban Local Bodies…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Goa government will commence screening of 29,725 children from Govt and aided schools across Goa from tomorrow for vision related issues as part of ‘Vision for all’ program undertaken through CSR. Children will be given free spectacles and eye treatment if required free of cost, under the initiative. Prasad Netralay Superspecialty Eye Hospital Udupi will undertake the screening while spectacles will be given to the students through OneSight EssilorLuxottica as part of their CSR activity. Goa govt had commenced the ‘Vision for all’ program through the Goa CSR Authority in January 2023. 1,700 odd teachers were trained…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: No beach shacks will be allotted at Keri beach stretch for the Tourist Season 2023-24 as WRD will be taking up Anti Sea Erosion and protection work on the beach from Sept 2023 to March 2024 Free structure of activities to be registered under Goa State Shack Policy has been increased by 10 % in the new policy approved by the cabinet today. Goa State Shack Policy 2023-26 for erection of temporary seasonal structures, beach shacks, deck-beds, umbrellas for Tourist Season 2023 – 2026 was approved by the state cabinet today. The new policy has set age…