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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: As society progresses towards a more inclusive and diverse future, Goa is leading the way by promoting the learning of sign language among the general public. This initiative aims to break down barriers that have hindered the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community from participating fully in everyday life. By increasing understanding and awareness of sign language, Goa is working towards a world where everyone can feel included and valued. The recent Purple Fest held in January 2023 highlighted the need for creating an inclusive society and brought attention to issues affecting Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: In view of 12th State Road Safety Week, Anjuna police conducted awareness workshop among the Panch members of Anjuna Panch members. SDPO Mapuca Jivba Dalvi conducted the workshop in presence of Pi Anjuna traffic Gaurish Parab and PI Anjuna Prashal Dessai. Dalvi said public should follow traffic rules and wear helmet and seat belt not get evaded from traffic challens but for there safety and for safe return to there families. “We should remember that all drivers and riders family members are waiting for your safe return from offices, colleges and from marketing,” said Dalvi requesting all…

Goemkarponn desk POVORIM: Porvorim Police conducted a raid on a private bungalow and booked 3 persons for carrying out illegal cricket betting on World Cup match between India and Afghanistan. Reliable was received regarding some persons operating illegal cricket betting at a bungalow at Alto Pilerne, Bardez – Goa. Accordingly a raiding team was formed and search was conducted during which mobile phones, laptop, wifi router and other articles worth Rs. 1,00,000/- were seized from the accused persons. Accused persons were identified as 1. Shankar N, age 46 yrs. 2. Rupesh P, age 34 yrs and 3. R. Kumar, age…

AERIAL VIEW On the face of it, it sounds a great idea as most of the beach shacks in the coastal areas just serve the chinese and the Indian continental food, which does no good for the uniqueness of Goa as a tourist destination. Every top tourist destination has its own food culture, their recepies etc as such serving non-Goan food leaves a lot to be desired. However, now the question arises how would the goverment keep a tab on whether this 300-odd shacks are serving fish curry rice or not? SURAJ NANDREKAR Editor, Goemkarponn Earlier this week Tourism Minister…

40 lakh Sq mtr land converted at Mopa PDA by the govt: Goa Forward Chief Says, IPB should be linked to create employment and not land conversions Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) today alleged that nearly 40 lakh sq meters of green cover has been converted under Mopa Planning and Development Authority (MPDA). “40 lakh sq meters of green cover has been converted under Mopa Planning and Development Authority (MPDA),” said GFP Chief Vijai Sardesai. He further said that he was not in any competition with Chief Minister, Minister or Opposition Leader. “I and Goa Forward is here…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: The Torch Rally for the 37th National Games is taken in Canacona taluka on Wednesday. Canacona Dy. Collector Ramesh Gaonkar in the presence of Canacona Municipal Counbcil Chairperson Ramakant Naikgaonkar handed over the 37th National Games Torch to the Canacona Canacona Taluka Sports Officer Kishore Bandekar in a brief function at Canacona Dy. Collector Complex for taking an awareness Rally all over the Canacona taluka. Canaocna Police Inspector Chandrakant Gawas was also present, and later police provided a safe corrider regulating traffic and others for the successful conduct of Torch rally throughout Canacona taluka. ‘‘Goa is always…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) today has condemned the statements made by Minister of State (MoS) Ramdas Athavale on ST reservation in Goa Legislative Assembly. “We strongly condemn the statements made by Minister of State (MoS) Ramdas Athavale on ST reservation in Goa Legislative Assembly. This has exposed the BJP” said Congress Vice President Sunil Kawthankar. He further said that Athavale’s statement make it clear of what the BJP thinks of the ST community in the state. “Why has the BJP not condemned the statements made by Athavale. Even non of BJP leaders have condemned this”he added.…