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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today inspected the Manohar Parrikar Swimming Pool Complex at Campal in view of 37th National Games 2023 Goa. “Nearly 99 % preparation of the 37th National Games is complete and all venues will be ready by Oct 15. Campal is the main venue for the games, The games will be inaugurated by PM Modi on Oct 26 at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao,” said Sawant peaking to media persons after inspecting the Campal sports village. He further said that all the sporting tents will be ready in the next 5 days, these tents…

AERIAL VIEW The objectives of the Clean India mission as stated by the government of India are to eliminate open defecation, to convert insanitary toilets into pour flush toilets, to enable the business environment for private sector participation in sanitation and public health-related issues, and to raise awareness among citizens about the linkages between sanitation and public health. While the mission’s intent and purpose have been well received by major political parties in India, cutting across partisan lines, critics worry if this kind of campaign is increasingly becoming a photo-opportunity for celebrities craving for some news space. SURAJ NANDREKAR Editor,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a significant collaboration aimed at supporting local artisans and promoting indigenous products, the State Office Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Panaji, organized a special exhibition cum sale of Khadi and Village Industries products at the Income Tax Office premises, Aayakar Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, as a part of the ‘Khadi Mahotsav’. The event witnessed the presence of the Principal Commissioner, Shri. Shaji P Jacob (IRS), along with several senior officers and employees from the Income Tax Department. Shri. Shaji P Jacob inaugurated the function and encouraged officers and employees to contribute to the noble cause by…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Power Minister Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar stated that Pernem was the “largest taluka in Goa area wise” despite the 1.4 crore sqm of land transformed there being “negligible” in comparison to the size of the taluka. He claimed that because it is “under improvement,” the converted area is “negligible.” “Pernem was the “largest taluka in Goa area wise” despite the 1.4 crore sqm of land transformed there being “negligible” in comparison to the size of the taluka,” said Dhavalikar. He further said that Mandrem and Pernem will transform, with the construction of a major airport like Manohar International…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: India’s star batter Shubman Gill could attend his first training session in over a week on Thursday after reportedly recovering from dengue ahead of India’s ICC Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan. Gill, who missed India’s opening two World Cup games, reached Ahmedabad on Wednesday but remains doubtful for India’s meeting with arch-rivals Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. “Gill took the evening flight from Chennai yesterday and reached Ahmedabad last night. He is now likely to hit the ground today and we will then see how the body reacts to physical activity. There is going to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Contending human trafficking and prostitution is on rise in the coastal state, the the Revolutionary Goans Party’s women wing has demanded to blocking of “escort” websites defaming names of girls and the state. Addressing a press conference here, RGP’s women wing President Deodita Quadros said that human trafficking and prostitution is on rise in the state and hence, authorities should take action. “We appeal to this double engine government to ban these escort websites. They should be blocked. If massage parlours are found to be running the sex trade, then the local bodies (panchayat and municipalities) should…

Goemkarponn desk DUDHSAGAR: After a long gap, Tourism activities today have resumed at Dudhsagar waterfalls. Addressing the gathering, GTDC Chairman and MLA Ganesh Gaonkar emphasized that all jeep operators transporting visitors to the waterfall should ensure discipline and well-being of every tourist during their visits to the waterfall. “I urge all Jeep operators transporting visitors to the waterfall should ensure discipline and well-being of every tourist during their visits to the waterfall,” said. He further said that  daily trips are expected to increase to 225 within the next couple of days as tourists are likely to throng the spot. “This…