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*Sheet Fencing works had been undertaken by Govt Primary to block children from directly viewing the drinkers from School premises Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: In a trivial of injustice to the deserving, Bar owners at Chaudi(Canacona) took objection to the Sarva-Shiksha Abhiyan’s Sheet-Fencing between a Primary School and Bars/establishments at the commercial hub of Chaudi. Interestingly, on Tuesday (Independence Day) some of the Bars and establishment owners stopped the workmen from completing sheet-fencing works being carried out between the Government Primary School, Chaudi, located since Portuguese –era just behind the recently renovated ADEI Office. Incidentally, in an adjacent building, some two…

 Goemkarponn desk Panaji: To mark the 77th Independence Day, the Goa SCPCR took the opportunity to celebrate the true spirit of the occasion by organizing a fun day for Kathkari tribal children in collaboration with the Human Touch Foundation and Sanvedan Kendra. 65 children from Virnoda & Porascadem in Pernem and Nirankhal in Ponda participated in the event The children initially enjoyed two hours long gaming experience, sponsored by Gaming Station at Umiya Mercado Mall. It was no less than a dream for these tribal children, who, dressed in colourful and neat attire, reached a five-star resort, where Planet Hollywood…

* Shiv premis install new statue; serve ultimatum to police to complete the investigation within 7 days * Min Phaldesai, MLAs Carlos Ferreira & Premendra Shet perform abhishek pooja of statue Goemkarponn desk KARASWADA: Goa Police has registered an FIR against unknown persons for vandalising the Shivaji Maharaj Statue which was installed under a tree near the tank at Karaswada, Acoi. Several people assembled at the site in protest of the incident. Police said that FIR has been registered in the matter. SP North Nidhin Valsan said an FIR has been registered against unknown persons under IPC Sections 153 A…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the salary scale for nurses pursuing Post graduation and working in Goa Medical College (GMC) will be revised. CM Sawant was speaking after inaugurating the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) / IVF Centre at Goa Medical College. “Salary scale for nurses pursuing Post graduation and working in Goa Medical College (GMC) will be revised,’ said Sawant. He further said that it is a significant day in the journey of providing comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Goa. “The advanced facility shall provide hope and solutions to those who have faced challenges…

Goenkarponn desk Ponda: Locals including Parents, and students heave a sigh of relief as Authorities diverted the NH heavy traffic plying at accident-prone OPA Khandepar Junction on Monday onwards through the Service roads of New Khandepar bridge. Due to traffic plying through OPA Junction, the students waiting to pick up the bus after school hours were facing the risk of accidents due to heavy traffic, which is now diverted through service roads alongside the bridge. For the past four years, there was chaos and horrific accidents at OPA Junction wherein two years ago truck rammed into a hotel and recently…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won the Inter Collegiate Power Lifting Men’s Championship 2023-24 held from 9th to 11th August, 2023, organized by Goa University at Jubilee hall, Taleigao Plateau. Runner’s Up position was shared between VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao and Sridora Caculo College of Commerce & Management Studies. Sohan Naik of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won ‘Strongest Man of Goa University’ Title. Sohan Naik had a body weight of 64.80 Kg and his total performance in Squats, Bench Press and Dead Lift was 595 Kg. Chief Guest for the presentation ceremony Shri…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa government on Monday launched its flagship scheme “Gramin Mitra” to provide doorstep delivery of government services across the state and promote digital empowerment in rural areas. Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the scheme will bridge the digital divide and promote digital empowerment in the rural parts of the state. State Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Rohan Khaunte, Union Minister Shripad Naik, Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade were present on the occasion. The launch of the “Gramin Mitra” initiative marks a significant step towards bridging the divide between rural…