Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, launched “Know Your Scheme” services under Goa online to have less government and more governance in assisting the public in providing Government benefits at their doorsteps. Chief Minister speaking after launching the scheme, said citizens are not aware of the various benefits provided by the Government. This service is an endeavour of the Government to provide information of all beneficiary oriented schemes at the doorstep of the last person so that the fruits can reach anthyodaya, the Chief Minister added. Chief Minister said the Government through the Department of Information Technology,…
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Goemkarponn desk VALPOI: At a time when the government is struggling to create infrastructure for government departments and employees, there are several structures in Sattari, which remain unused and are in dilapidated conditions. If the government had taken care of these buildings from time to time and repaired them, they would have been used for various government purposes. The repair of these buildings has been completely neglected, which has resulted in huge losses. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has ordered officials to submit a report on the unused buildings. Importantly, in the Honda Panchayat area of Sattari taluka, a well-equipped…
Goemkarponn Desk PANJIM: The state government has decided to waive off 50 % tuition fees Gymkhana fees & Cultural fees for the current academic admission for all colleges under Directorate of Higher Education. “In view of the ongoing pandemic & prevailing extraordinarily difficult circumstances, Govt has taken the decision to waive off 50% of Tuition fees, Gymkhana fees & Cultural fees for the current academic admission in all colleges under the purview of Directorate of Higher Education Goa,” said CM Sawant He further said that the government has not taken any decision regarding re-opening of schools in the state. Reiterating…
Completed last year, the Peddem astroturf is yet to be inaugurated Goa last produced a Indian player 40 years ago, say experts Despite immense talent, players lag behind due to lack of infra SURAJ NANDREKAR PEDDEM (Mapusa): The Bronze medal victory after 41 years in the Tokyo Olympics has given new hope for the nation in hockey. Not just India, Goa, in particular, has cheered the Men’s and Women’s teams alike, which was proved by the congratulatory messages and tweets on social media. Yes, hockey is a game Goans love after football. Several Goans have represented the country in yesteryear,…
Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sunburn announced today its formal exit from the franchise deal it had signed with M/S Den Liquor, Goa. Sunburn had entered into a franchise agreement with M/S Den Liquor, Goa, for its brand, ‘Sunburn Beach Club’ for a location at Vagator in Nov’ 2020. In a press note issued here, Sunburn organisers said that they believe in following the law of the land. In over 14 + years of existence, Sunburn has complied with the law and will continue to do so. During eight months of the brand license, since December 2020, of ‘Sunburn Beach Club’, the…
Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Porvorim Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte today has alleged the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarni Bill which was passed in the recent assembly session is an attempt to play with the people of Goa for votes in the upcoming assembly elections. Khaunte also demanded that the state government should hold a public consulation on the bill before finalising the same. “I do not understand what was going in the mind of CM Sawant while passing the bill; he bypassed all laws and passed the bill in assembly without any consulatation . CM Sawant is trying to garner votes in the…
Goemkarponn Desk DELHI: The Khel Ratna award has been named after Major Dhyan Chand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. The naton’s highest sports award, which was previously named after former PM Rajiv Gandhi, will now be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in honour of one of India’s greatest hockey players. “I have been getting many requests from citizens across India to name the Khel Ratna Award after Major Dhyan Chand. I thank them for their views. Respecting their sentiment, the Khel Ratna Award will hereby be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award! Jai…