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Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: Curchorem residents have demanded from the government to provide rumblers at the end of the Sanvordem-Curchorem bridge over Zuari river, in order to avoid accidents on this busy link. Speed of the vehicles has become a cause of concern due to the steep incline approaching the bridge at Sanvordem which acts as a steep slope for vehicles proceeding towards that village. The situation is further aggravated due to the junction at Khamamoll ward in Curchorem soon after the bridge where two other service roads connected and somtime due to continuous flow of the vehicles on the main…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, has commended the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education for its significant step towards promoting inclusivity and sensitising school children. The introduction of Indian Sign Language (ISL) as a seventh optional subject in high schools across the state aims to instil empathy, understanding, and eliminate communication barriers among students. State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, .Guruprasad Pawaskar said, “Introducing Indian Sign Language as the 7th language in Goan schools is a bridge to a more inclusive future, where communication knows no bounds,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Goa Subhash Phal Dessai extended a cordial invitation to Pratima Bhoumik, Union MoS for Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India and presented a comprehensive overview of the International Purple Fest, Goa – 2024. During the meeting, the Minister for Social Welfare, Subhash Phal Desai highlighted the objective of the event, its strategies and expected outcomes. Pratima Bhoumik, Hon’ble Union MoS for Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, extended her heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Goa for their unwavering commitment to empowering Persons with Disabilities. She pledges her…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that his party is open to receiving support from any regional party in their quest to win the 2024 general elections. Sawant expressed confidence in winning both Lok Sabha seats in Goa. “There are about 160 days remaining until the Lok Sabha election. The election preparations have begun. Additionally, we have thoroughly examined our strategy for winning both Goa seats,” Sawant stated. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s central government schemes have benefited almost 99 percent of the state’s families,” he said, urging people to support the Bharatiya Janata Party. In response to a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The State government has declared Ram Navami as a public holiday starting 2024. The state government has released the updated list of holidays for the year 2024, in which Ram Navami was included. Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai had earlier demanded that ‘Ram Navami’ be declared a public holiday. “Using gods and goddesses to achieve selfish, political and personal ends has become a ploy of BJP, that the god fearing people of Goa will expose and reject with contempt,” Sardesai had said.

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Director of Mines & Geology has invited tender to auction minor minerals including River boulders/pebble, gravel etc and sand together worth Rs 63.35 lakh. The minor minerals to be auctioned include 7449 m3 of River boulders, pebble, gravel etc worth Rs 52,14,300 and 1,101 m3 sand estimated to be worth Rs 13,21,200. The minor minerals are located in survey No. 33/1 & 34/1 at Borcottem of Collem village of Dharbandora Taluka. The Goa government has enacted “The Goa Cess on Products and substances causing pollution (Green Cess) Act 2013” and levied Green Cess on industries using or…

Goemkarponn desk LOUTOLIM: A 19-year-old boy was brutally assaulted allegedly by a group of 6 to 8 persons at Loutolim, last night. The victim, identified as Royson Fernandes, is a resident of Loutolim, Orgao. He was assaulted by the group allegedly with rods and other heavy objects near the Health Centre Junction at Loutulim Vanxem. The victim has received grievous injuries including head injuries and is being treated at the hospital. He has named two of the assaulters. Maina Curtorim police are investigating the matter. Further details are awaited.