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Goemakrponn desk VASCO: On Thursday, former MPDA Chairman Krishna Daji Salkar, councillors Shami Salkar and Girish Borker and residents submitted a memorandum to PWD over water supply issues. Salkar said that the Vasco constituency had been suffering water supply issues for the last many years and that the Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida had failed to take up the issue for the benefit of the people. Salkar also added that the one-stop permanent solution to many issues of Vasco would be to replace Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida Salkar said that he was still looking for the BJP ticket to contest the…

Goemkarponn desk Old Goa: Chumbharjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar has said that he was keen to contest the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for February 2022. “It is up to the party to decide on my candidature, but I am keen to contest elections,” said Madkaikar. A close aide of Madkaikar, Samil Valvoikar, had recently quit the party along with many supporters. Volvoikar has claimed that Madkaikar did not provide any relief to Cumbarjua locals during the Pandemic time. Samil Volvoikar made these statements after Cumbarjua MLA accused him of contesting elections from Cumbarjua to increase his bargaining power.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Today, the Taxi Operators held a protest outside the Directorate of Transport officer for failure to act on their demands and clarification of installation of digital taxi meters. The taxi operators today held a half-day protest demonstration along with several leaders. All Goa Private Bus Owners Association, General Secretary Sudip Tamhankar, and Private Taxi Operators submitted a memorandum to the Transport department regarding alleged illegalities in Taxi Digital fare meter. “It is a shame that the Transport department is not taking any action based on our representations regarding taxi meters; transport minister should mandate taxis coming from…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Drishti Lifesavers, who rescued Vasco fishermen on August 12th off Chapora River/ Vagator beach, were felicitated today by State BJP President Sadanand Tanavade, Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar and Vasco MLA Mr Carlos in the presence also of Parish Priest of St. Andrew’s Church. The Lifesavers who carried out this rescue; Amit Mahale & Gauresh Mote: Morjim Jetski, Sachin Naik & Yashwant Kurle: Vagator Jetski, Vinod Salelkar & Divakar Desai: Calangute Jetski, Mahesh Gaonkar & Mangesh Gawas: Baga Jetski, Tushar Kharade, Shantaram Rane, Nikeel Tandel, Vithal Tandel: Mandrem Jetskis, Rudresh Mahale & Balkrishna Kalangutkar: Vagator beach response,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Rotary Club of Panaji, affiliated with Rotary International, is involved in social activities in Goa, India & Internationally. Among many of the projects that the Rotary Club of Panaji undertakes every year, one of the Clubs flagship projects is arranging scholarships (Financial Assistance) for needy Students admitted to professional degree courses. This project being undertaken by the Club for the last 15 years, has dispersed close to 1.50 cr of funds to students over the past 15 years. The Club has asked the interested needy students who have secured admissions. to professional degree courses to apply for…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: SKF India, the leading bearings manufacturer, announced its partnership with the Goa River Marathon (GRM). Promoted by Vasco Sports Club (VSC), the 11th edition of the ‘SKF Goa River Marathon has been scheduled for Sunday, December 12 at Chicalim, Vasco-da-Gama. The event will start and finish at the Chicalim panchayat grounds and be held in three competitive categories of 42 km (full marathon), 21 km (half marathon) and the 10 km race. A promotional run in two categories, 10km and 21 km, is being planned shortly. Starting Today, runners can register for the ‘SKF Goa River Marathon’…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Karuna Football Foundation formed to promote football, has been working relentlessly in Goa and gave a new dimension to the underprivileged girls by starting the first National Residential Girls Football Academy on the National Sports Day of India at the Holy Rosary Convent High School, Nuvem. The Academy was inaugurated by V. M. Prabhudesai, Executive Director, Sports Authority of Goa, Brahmanand Sankhwalkar Goa Football Development Council Chairman and Arjuna Awardee, Mr Savio Madeira, All India Football Federation, National Technical Director and a host of Goan Football stalwarts. The Foundation first aim was at promoting physical activities,…