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Goemkarponn desk\ PANAJI: The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has issued a tender for the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar projects of 1.65 MW cumulative capacity atop various government buildings in Panaji. Successful bidders must also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance service for five years. The project’s estimated cost is 792.18 million (~$1.20 million). Only GEDA impaneled vendors can participate in the bid. The last day to submit the bids is March 27, 2022. The bids will be opened on the next day. The scope also includes installing a 30 kW rooftop solar system above the…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Ex MLA of Vasco suggests that newly elected Vasco MLA follow up on 17 unfinished public utility projects and works in his term. Vasco MLA Krishna(Daji)Salkar says he will work for the people of Vasco rather than talk. In an interesting political move, the two-terms former Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida listed out the 17 developmental works which are incomplete and needed follow-up. In a press conference called by Almeida in Ravindra Bhavan Baina on Thursday evening, he pointed out that the newly elected Vasco MLA Salkar should undertake the completion of the projects which were initiated by…

By Ramesh Ghadi Goemkarponn desk SALIGAO: On Friday, the picturesque village of Saligao celebrated the Dhulwad / Shigmo and famous Homkhand. It’s a big day for Saligao, Nagoa and Calangute villagers as they celebrate the annual Dhulwad / Shigmo festival on the 9th day of Holi. Saligao Dhulwad preparation began in the morning at 9.00 am by offering annual prayers to the gram devtas, and then the wood stacking for the Homkhand (wood-fire) began. Romat parade began with prayer- garane at Laxminarayan Mandir Muddavado around 3.00 pm, and then it proceeded to the mandir of Gram devta Shri Sharvani Mandir…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA – Stating that holding Shigmo floats only in major cities is not enough; Congress has demanded to hold an official Shigmo parade in Canacona. Giving a memorandum to the Chief Secretary, MD Tourism, Director Arts and Culture, and Canacona MLA, GPCC General Secretary Janardhan Bhandari made a strong case to hold the Annual Shigmo Parade in Canacona for the benefits of local artists and keep a continuity of the rich tradition of Canconcars. ‘Shigmo is celebrated with much enthusiasm in every village of Canacona; people of all castes, creed, and religion celebrate this festival of colors, the…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA – From a mere 4 Nestings in last season, The Turtle Rehabilitation Centre at Galgibaga presently has 11 pits protecting the Olive Ridley eggs so far this season. On the other side, Turtle Nursery at Agonda Turtle Rehabilitation Centre has attracted 27 mother Olive Ridley’s against the last year’s total arrival of 35 nestings. Incidentally, while one set of turtle eggs has been shifted from a beach Coast in Salcette, another set has been shifted from Rajbhag-Tarir to Galgibaga Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, taking the overall total to eleven (11) Pits. While a few days ago, Galgibaga Turtle…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Brand India is about compassion, sustainability, luxury, craftsmanship. So why are Indians unable to leverage the soft power of Brand India? Basmati, coconut, or haldi…Where is the global branding of India’s authentic treasures? Why can’t Indians stake claim to their glorious heritage? The Luxury League is a Not-for-Profit Foundation, India’s first most powerful & influential platform for branding culture as luxury engaged in branding India globally. The foundation serves as a standard-bearer to promote Indian arts, crafts, and heritage and is a global ambassador for Indian culture. The foundation also aims to create an environment conducive to…

AERIAL VIEW This time he is “elected”. Notwithstanding the political drama after the results wherein the names of several BJP leaders like Vishwajit Rane and Rajendra Arlekar were being discussed, Sawant this time was selected by the people as the BJP fought the elections under his leadership. He has proved his mettle and became the only second leader after late Manohar Parrikar to win 20 seats and above for the BJP. In fact, the BJP has reached 20 figures for the second time after Parrikar’s feat in 2012. Dr. Sawant will have to take more people-centric decisions, unlike the last…