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Goemkarponn desk VAGHURME: The annual three-day fair of famous goddess Shree Shantadurga at Vaghurme commenced yesterday. The interior part of the temple is decorated with ample flowers and fruits in the shape of Maharatha, while its exterior is illuminated with multi-coloured lighting. The Temple priest (bhaji), Ganesh Bhat, informed that every year a huge number of devotees throng to take the deity’s blessings. “Last two years, due to the pandemic, the famous fair of goddess Shantadurga was celebrated with restrictions,” he said. This year, the village has seen many devotees coming from various parts of Goa to take blessings”. Informing…

Goemkarponn desk MAYEM: Government Polytechnic Bicholim (GPB) to soon install surveillance cameras in its main building area for the purpose of safety. The location of the college in the remote area necessitated the need for vigilance from the point of safety and security, said Mahesh Dani, Head of the Mechanical department. Informing Dani said that the work order for installation has already been issued to the Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG) for implementation. Installation work is expected to be commenced soon. Dani informed the total cost of installation is Rs. 10.79 lakhs. Stating that the GPB strives to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: It’s almost been a three months since Krishnadas Shama Central Library’s central air-conditioning (AC) system has been non-functioning, causing inconvenience to the readers. With the authorities turning a deaf ear to the frequent complaints received by the readers, Goemkarponn spoke to Senior librarian Sulaksha Kolmule, the current in-charge officer of the library, who informed that the faulty Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) unit has resulted in the shutting of all the AC units of the building since almost 3 years. A VRV control system is a multi-split type AC unit that uses variable refrigerant flow control to maintain…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Two Goans representing India won 3 three Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals at the 10th Edition of the Open Tong-il Moo-do International Martial Arts Championship-2022 in Mombasa, Kenya. Erica J De Sequeira won Golds for India in Sparring (Women Category -40-45 Kgs Weight) and In Black Belts Advanced Special Techniques/Demonstration; Bronze Medals Team Bon (Form)( Black Belts Advanced Category) and Individual Bon (Female) Black Belts Advanced Category. Another Goan representing India, Karan Pandit, won two Gold in Sparring (Men category -40-45 Kgs Weight) and Individual Bon (Male) Black Belts Advanced Category, a Silver Medal in…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: The members of Sanvordem Local House of Society of Pilar (Pilar Fathers) organized a Christmas celebration, “Prerna”, at Guardian Angel Institute hall, Curchorem, on Tuesday. Conveying the Christmas message as a Chief Guest, the Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, said that Christmas is celebrated with the family and is considered one of the message-giving times. “Jesus’ life is dedicated to most of the downtrodden people, and the incumbent Pope Francis also adopted such a thing giving importance to the downtrodden and poor people. He lived a simple and austere lifestyle by using minimum facilities, and this…

Goemkarponn desk KOPARDEM (Sattari): A Leopard died today after it was caught in a trap set up in Kopardem in a bid to hunt wild animals. As per information, a wire snare trap was laid in the forest at Kopardem to hunt animals. Reacting to the incident, Forest Minister said that he would deal very strictly with the persons involved in setting local traps for wild animals. “All stringent sections of the forest act will be invoked, and an investigation will be carried out to trace the person who sets the traps,” said Rane. As per further information, the leopard…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases in several countries, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has requested people to follow appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks and getting vaccinated against the virus if you haven’t. “I request people to follow appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks and getting vaccinated against the virus if you haven’t,” said Rane. He further said that the health department had received instructions on COVID-19 protocols from the Ministry of Health, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya through his video conference. “I shall be chairing meetings to ensure strict implementation of these guidelines and direction…