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Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: Ravi Kumar of Panaji won The fourth All Goa Mr. Curchorem Bodybuilding competition organized by Yuva De Kudchade in Curchorem on Wednesday . The competition was organized for the fourth time by Yuva De Kudchade and a total of 150 contestants participated in the competition. Speaking as the chief guest at the Curchorem Bodybuilding competition organized by Yuva De Kudchade, Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral lauded the contestants and said that even though we have been struggling with covid conditions for the last two years and gym were closed, bodybuilders continued their hard work to maintain their fitness…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: With rising cases of COVID19, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has convened an emergency meeting with expert group of doctors to suggest measures to the government in public interest. “I have suggested to Director DHS & Dean GMC to convene an emergency meeting with expert group of doctors to suggest measures to the government in public interest,” said Rane He further said that there has been a significant jump from 112 on 28th Dec to 170 today, similar to the rise that occurred in April-May 2021. “Goa being a tourist destination, it is very important for us to…

Goemkarponn Desk CALANGUTE: In a shocking incident, a rival businessman along with 80 others attacked the famouss Souza Lobo restaurant in Calangute. According to police, the 80 people attacked the management and staff of the restaureats with iron rods, glass bottles and knives in which several were injured while 3 persons were critically hurt and shifted to the nearby Dukle hospital in Calangute. The clash also led to one person to be in coma and battling for survival. As soon as the new broke in Calangute PI Nelson Raposo rushed to the spot along with this team and sealed of…

While the situation is alarming, it is now up to the government to get its act together and start preparing for the unthinkable. Hopefully, the government may have learned its lessons from the Second Wave of COVID19 wherein Goa was put to shame by the government with 1700-odd deaths in May and shortage of Oxygen, hospital beds, and so on COVID19 medicines. Meanwhile, as we prepare for the anticipated third wave, the government could do well to put the COVID19 norms in place, like the compulsory wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing. SURAJ NANDREKAR Editor, Goemkarponn On Tuesday, Goa…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Reacting to allegations made by Marciam BJP block over PWD job scam, MGP Supremo Sudin Dhavalikar today challenged the BJP block for a open debate. “Instead of making allegations, Marciam BJP block should come for a open debate on the issue of PWD jobs scam; BJP Workers should look into the matter so that poor people will get jobs,” said Dhavalikar after the inauguration of hot mix carpeting work on roads at Durbhat Panchayat worth Rs 2 Crore. Sudin briefing to media at Durbhat said he had put file for hotmix carpeting of Durbhat Panchayat road with…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said that COVID19 double vaccination certificate or negative certificate will be mandatory for attending New Year’s Eve party and entering restaurants. CM said that a detailed advisory will be made available by today evening. “As a precautionary measure, we will making it mandatory for people to either posses a double vaccination certificate or negative certificate to enter a restaurant or attend a NYE party in the state, a detailed advisory will be out today evening,” said CM Sawant He further said that vaccination is the only way to stop and curb…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked on Sunday about kaavi a disappearing type of art found primarily in Goa and coastal Maharashtra, and asked people to struggle to preserve such historic traditions in the country. The Prime Minister mentioned Sagar Mule from Goa during the 84th edition of the Mann Ki Baat radio show, saying that he was active in preserving the centuries-old Kaavi form. The Prime Minister mentioned Sagar Mule from Goa during the 84th edition of the Mann Ki Baat radio show, saying that he was active in preserving the centuries-old Kaavi form. PM Modi explained…