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Goemkarponn desk Savoi-Verem: Locals of Savoi-Verem have appealed that the building of Bal Bhavan be renovated on an urgent basis to avoid any adversity. According to villagers, this Bal Bhavan Kendra is dying slowly due to negligence in regular upkeeping by the concerned authority. Minu Gaude, the former panch member of VP Savoi-Verem, said that during his tenure, VP had written to the Rural Development Agency (RDA) to take up the maintenance and repair work of said building. Later due to Panchayat panel alteration and a few unavoidable circumstances, the renovation work remained pending, he added. One out of two…

Goemkarponn desk MOPA: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that there is no condition for airlines to operate from both airports, and the Secretary of Civil Aviation is handling the matter. Speaking on the continuity of Dabolim after Mopa commences operations, Sawant said that the order issued by Centre in 2010 will be implemented and supersedes an order issued before that. “The Secretary of Civil Aviation is looking into the matter of Oman Air informing customers of shutting operations at Dabolim and shifting to Mopa from January 1,” he said, replying to queries by Goemkarponn. He said Dabolim and Mopa…

Questions galore on whether the airport is really ready or the State is in a hurry to start revenue for GMR GMR Keeps media away from main areas and just takes a whirlwind tour of the runway, which left many wondering, “What was GMR trying to hide?” SURAJ NANDREKAR/ Goemkarponn desk MOPA (PERNEM): At the outset, except for a couple of buildings that seem ready – the terminal building and the Administrative block, it is all about red mud, black patches of tar and concrete and construction debris out there as the new Greenfield Airport at Mopa readies for take-off…

Goemkapronn desk CANACONA: After a net increase of over Rs.1.90 per student per day rate for the mid-day meals, chances have increased of getting midday meals by all the students of Canacona schools. Omkar SHG, who had stopped supplying midday meals to over 1943 students of Khola, Agonda Gaondongrim and Khotigao from 1st October, has tentatively agreed to supply midday meals to all the students once schools reopen after Diwali vacation. It may be recalled that 1943 pre-primary, primary and middle school students of Khola, Agonda, Gaondongrim and Khotigao were deprived of mid-day meals from 1st October after a Supplier…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The pioneering Goa Heritage Festival slated to be held from 15 – 19 November promises to put the spotlight on Goa’s cultural and architectural heritage. The festival will feature 18 curated heritage walks spread over five days. From a sketch walk where participants can sketch at a scenic location to discovering Panjim’s forgotten fresh water springs, to an interesting food trail peppered with local stories and folklore told by Panjim’s inhabitants, the walking trails at the Goa Heritage Festival promise to be an experience like no other. Walk through underground tunnels and wade through water channels to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Maharashtra and Haryana bagged the team title in men’s and women’s recurve rounds, respectively, at the 42nd NTPC Junior National Archery Championship 2022 at Sports Authority of Goa ground, Campal, here on Friday. In a nail-biting finish, Maharashtra defeated Haryana 29-28 in the shoot-off after the teams were locked in a set score of 4-4. Parth Salunkhe was at his best for Maharashtra and led the category with 676 points. The final in the women’s category was a one-sided affair, with Haryana scoring an emphatic 6-0 win against Madhya Pradesh. Haryana team comprising U-21 World Cup winner…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: The Rashtriya OBC Mahasnag, Goa State, today held a meeting of members of 19 Communities under the Chairmanship of its President Madu Naik over the Government’s failure to give reservations for OBC in PG courses at GMC. The chairman, at the outset, expressed disappointment over the Government not providing Reservations at GMC for PG courses to OBC, ST and SC students despite a promise to Court. “If the cabinet approves an amendment in rules for admission in PG Courses for OBC students, it will clear the way for Reservation, but this Government is doing injustice to OBCs,…