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aGoemkarponn desk CANACONA- Several Vithal Bhakts from Canacona have begun a historic on-foot pilgrimage to Pandharpur on Sunday. Canacona MLA andSpeaker Ramesh Tawadkar flagged –off the Vari (procession) by showing the Saffron flag at Shri Bhumipurush Devalaya, Palolem, in the presence of Canacona Ex-MLA Vijay Poi Khot and others. This is the first time ever that an exclusive group of Vithal Bhakts recently formed under the name and style of Shri Vitthal Rakhumai Mauli Varkari Mandal this Vari (on-foot pilgrimage) for the benefit of Varkaris from Canacona. These Varkaris (participants in the walking pilgrimage)/Pilgrims from Canacona are going to walk…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: In a recent event organized by the Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Sattari Government Industrial Training Institution and Bicholim Government Industrial Training Institution, the Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, highlighted the significance of fixed-term employment and urged individuals to prioritize skill acquisition and training for better career prospects. The Prime Minister National Apprenticeship Mela & Campus Placement, held at Ravindra Bhavan Sanquelim, served as a platform to showcase various apprenticeship opportunities and job placements. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant emphasized the need for a change in mindset regarding low salaries, urging individuals…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Amitabh Kant, the Indian G20 Sherpa, who is in Goa for the SAI20 summit, complimented the Government of Goa for showcasing the rich and diverse culture and heritage of India. He said that the venue displayed the character of the traditional artisans from all over India and gave a unique flavour of not just Goa, but of the entire country. India’s Sherpa to G 20 Amitabh Kant has said that India has been steering the agenda for G 20 and has been successful in holding the meetings in Goa. “Goa is not only a spectacular destination for…

Goermkarponn Desk PANAJI: The SAI20 Summit  under India’s G20 Presidency began today in Goa. Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, as the Chair of the Supreme Audit Institutions-20 (SAI20) Engagement Group, led the deliberations. In his opening address, CAG highlighted that the Supreme Audit Institutions have a crucial role to play in the audit of Blue Economy and Responsible AI to ensure good governance, transparency and accountability and to optimise their positive impact on humankind. CAG further stated that though the audit of Blue Economy and Responsible AI is challenging, their all-pervasive, cross-cutting nature…

Goemkarponn Desk MADKAI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar today said that with the change in government in Karnataka there is nothing clear whether the union government wants to continue with the Tamnar project or not. “There is no clarity whether the union government wants to continue with the Tamnar project with change of government in the neighboring state of Karnataka,” said Dhavalikar He further said that by the month of August or September, things would be clear. He said the state government is encouraging the use of solar panels and a scheme for farmers has been launched, which benefits them with…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Commuters heave sigh of relief as one year later as Finally KTC Bus stand get roof shelter in rain. It may be recalled that last year government had declared KTC Bus Stand shed unsafe for passengers and barricaded it and had taken repair work by costing Rs 1 Crore. The work was expected to complete in one year time however there was no sign of it even after one year and as Pondaitees realised that Commuters would force to face another rain in open they decided to protest and stage agitation. Finally after ten days deadline by…

Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: PMC, PWD, Sewerage Officials works on war footing to clear choked gutters, drains at Ponda Bus Stand since Saturday Evening. Following rain it exposed the unpreparedness of PMC for monsoon. The PMC recent Election and code of conduct had also delayed monsoon work said the locals. The vegetable vendor at Ponda Bus Stand said they lost business as road was waterlogged due to rain as well as sewerage water. Following water logging for three days the officials worked together and started digging road using JCB and there was culvert below road it was also dug using breaker.…