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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Directorate of Social Welfare is implementing the State Scheme “Mukhyamantri Dev Darshan Yatra Yojana” to provide one-time travel assistance on pilgrimage a lifetime to Senior Citizens to visit sacred holy places outside Goa as per the itineraries decided by the Government of Goa from time to time. Since there are a huge number of applications to go to Tirupati received, the department has decided to keep the receipt of the applications to Tirupati on hold until further order. In this regard, the public are requested to take note of teh same.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: India Tourism, under Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, organized a successful Heritage Walk cum Cleaning Drive at the Aguada Jail Museum in Candolim, Goa, on 9th March 2023. The event aimed to create awareness among the youth about the importance of heritage conservation and cleanliness. The participation of around 45 members of the Yuva Tourism Club from three prominent educational institutes-Institute of Hotel Management, Porvorim; Goa College of Home Science, Panaji; and Dnyanprassarak Vidyalaya, Mapusa – was the highlight of the event. Anil Joglekar, a Government of Goa-approved tourist guide, shared valuable insights into the history…

Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane informed that 41 flames have been put out, and any potential reoccurrence is being closely watched. “The IAF and Indian Navy are providing aircraft support while The Forest Department has deployed enough troops to put out the seven small active fires. All 41 flames have been put out, and any potential reoccurrence is being closely watched,” said Rane. He further said that of 7 (most of them minor) is still burning as of today, out of which 41 have been put out. Indian Air Force Helicopter will start an aerial recce at 10…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress celebrated the Women’s day in the presence of President Bai Beena S. Naik, Vice President Sonal Malvankar, Quepem MLA Bab Altone D’costa, Curtorim Zilla Parishad Member Bai Michelle Rebelo, Key Note Speaker Jennifer Miranda & Goa Mahila Congress Functionaries. President of GPMC Smt. Beena S. Naik welcomed the dignitaries & all the Mahilas & gave the report of the activities conducted by the Mahila Congress. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, while addressing all the Mahila Block Presidents, said that women are undoubtedly victims of discriminatory & regressive practices which are followed in…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant inaugurated and addressed “Swayampurnaa Samman” the celebration of International Women’s Day in Goa organized by the State Government at such a huge level for the first time. The event was graced by Women Representatives of the Goa Government, Dr Deviya Rane, MLA, Poriem, Smt. Jennifer Monseratte, MLA, Taleigao, Smt. Delilah Lobo, MLA, Siolim and other dignitaries. Goa Government has organized “Swayampurnaa Samman” under the aegis of Goa’s flagship programme Swayampurna Goa which is supporting the beacon call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of creating an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The event bestowed recognition while…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Gemopai Electric Scooters, an NCR-based leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, with a continuous effort to expand its presence, announced the launch of their first exclusive dealership in Porvorim, North Goa in partnership with Eco Energy Motors. The dealership was inaugurated by Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shripad Y. Naik, in the presence of Gemopai’s Co-founder and Managing Director, Amit Raj Singh and other eminent personalities from Goa. With a significant rise in the demand for two-wheelers for personal as well as commercial use in Goa over the last two years, Gemopai Electric Scooter aims to dominate…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Literature Academy presents the course “Preparing for an Acting Career with Pranita Pandit” on 11th March 2023 at Art Gallery 2, ESG Premises, Panaji- Goa from 2 pm to 6 pm (4 hrs). The fee for the course is Rs. 5000/- and only 20 seats are available. The topics to be covered are the Basics of film & TV acting, Script reading, Creating a character, Reaction, Breathwork, Movement and body language, Observation techniques, External awareness and grounding exercises, and Tips on performing at Audition. Lighterature Academy (A unit of Lighterature Production Pvt. Ltd.) conducts short-term courses in…