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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said that his Government will sponsor interested Youth to pursue a degree in Marine Science and Fisheries. “Goa Government will sponsor interested Youth to pursue a degree in Marine Science and Fisheries,” said CM Sawant He further appealed Goan Fishermen to avail the benefits of the Fisheries Related Schemes while emphasizing on the extensive support offered by Central Government to strengthen the Blue Economy of the coastal state of Goa. “I appeal fishermen, and other stakeholders in the business to avail the guidance, along with enjoying the festival,” he added Sawant said…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) Mayor Rohit Monserrate today said that state government will be issuing directions to all agencies including the CCP in respect to the G20 meeting scheduled in Goa. “State government will give directions to all including the CCP. There is one nodal officer who will give directions to all of the agencies,” said Mayor Monserrate He further said that there are instructions to stop all works by March 15 in view of G20 summit meetings scheduled to take place in April. “We were not prepared for G20 (group meetings). Goa…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The RBI has informed that the coins in the denomination of Rs. 10 and Rs 20 are legal tender and good for transaction. They have advised the general public to accept these coins as legal tender in all their transactions without any hesitation. The State Level Coordination Committee for the State of Goa on appraisal about some people refusing to accept it decided to create awareness on the same. It may be informed that the Reserve Bank of India puts into circulation coins minted by the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features. Coins in new…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo said that Goa is the only state in the country which has most number of vehicles in every household. He was speaking after unveiling the plaque for the development and strengthening of pond at Britto Vaddo- Parra. “Goa is the only state in the country which has most number of vehicles in every household,” said Lobo He further said that most of the ponds in the village were in a dilapidated condition and so the need was felt to improve the condition of the ponds as they are used for Ganesh immersion. Lobo…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) Mayor Rohit Monserrate today pitched for a safety audit of all the contractors under the Imagine Panaji Smart City (IPSCDL). “I have written to the Smart City basically asking the contractors to be careful in the works their are engaged in. I have also spoken to them and told them that a safety audit be conducted of the contractors,” said Mayor He further said that this is the second accident that has happened in one week which is not acceptable. “The smart city should come up some guidelines to…

Goemkarponn Desk QUEPEM: Congress Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa today has demanded that government must take immediate steps to restore the Betul Fort and install statue of Chatrapati Shivaji “It is important that historical monuments need to be protected & preserved. I demand that Government must take immediate steps to restore the Betul Fort and install Statue of Great Maratha Warrior Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,” said D’Costa. He was speaking after accompanying Satara MLA Srimant Chatrapati Shivendrasinha Raje Bhosale to Shree Shantadurga Kuncolienkarin Temple at Fatorpa. Archeology Minister Subhash Phaldessai was also present. “I also demand that area of the said Fort…

Goemkarponn Desk TALEIGAO: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won both the Men and Women Handball Championship 2022-23, organized by Goa University at Goa University Ground, Taleigao-Goa held from 13th to 17th February, 2023. In the Men’s championship finals, St. Xavier’s College defeated VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao with a final score 24-20. In the well contested Women’s championship finals, St. Xavier’s College defeated Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim with a bare margin of one goal that is 4-3. Earlier in the semifinals of the Women’s Section, Rosary College defeated Government College of Arts, Science and…