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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho launched the State-level Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign at the Village Panchayat Chicalim Hall in Mormugao. The fortnight-long initiative, which runs from September 17 to October 2, will culminate on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. This year’s campaign is themed “Swachhotsav”, highlighting clean and green festivities with an emphasis on zero-waste celebrations. The theme encourages blending Goa’s cultural vibrancy with environmental responsibility, setting an example of how festivals can be celebrated without harming nature. Speaking at the launch, Godinho underlined the importance of sustained cleanliness efforts. “Swachhotsav is about celebrating Goa’s spirit while respecting…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced the launch of the Mhaji Ghar scheme, which he said will benefit nearly 50 percent of Goa’s population. Sawant said that following the scheme’s launch, notifications are being issued in connection with Communidade land, the 20-point programme and government land. “Once all legal matters are settled, application forms will be made available. We will officially launch the ‘Mhaji Ghar’ scheme in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah,” the Chief Minister said. He further added that even families rehabilitated nearly three decades ago under earlier housing programmes will now…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to embrace Swadeshi and promote it with pride, under the tagline “Garv se kaho hum Swadeshi bechte hain.” He noted that the appeal is in line with the vision of Swayampurna Goa and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Dr. Sawant also appealed to women in Goa to take advantage of the newly launched ‘Swast Naari Swasth Parivaar’ campaign announced by the Prime Minister. The initiative will be conducted across rural Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs), offering free medicines and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cinephile Film Club of the Entertainment Society of Goa will mark the birth centenary of legendary Goan cinematographer K. Vaikunth with a special programme on Saturday, September 20, at the Maquinez Palace Theatre, Old GMC building, Panaji. The event will feature a conversation on Vaikunth’s legacy with noted film historian Pavan Jha, followed by the screening of Gulzar’s acclaimed classic Aandhi. The programme begins at 5.30 pm. Born in Margao as Vaikunth Dattaram Kunkolienkar, the celebrated cinematographer carved a niche in Indian cinema with a career spanning over three decades. Known for his mastery over…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI; Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte chaired a meeting with shop owners at Colva Beach to discuss the proposed developments under the first phase of the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (Coastal Circuit) project. Khaunte highlighted that Colva remains one of the most popular destinations in South Goa, attracting both domestic and international tourists annually. He noted that current structures, including the shopping area and other facilities, are in poor condition and require urgent redevelopment to enhance the visitor experience. A comprehensive masterplan has been prepared, featuring upgraded infrastructure and modern amenities. To minimize disruption during construction, existing shopkeepers…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: As part of the month-long celebrations leading up to World Tourism Day 2025, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG), SKAL International Goa and the Yuva Tourism Club, today conducted two immersive activities for students, an Electric Cycle Tour at Chorao and a “Life of Pao” Bread-Making Experience at Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Devorlim. *Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said*, “Through activities like today’s Electric Cycle Tour and Bread-Making Experience, we want to engage the youth in authentic experiences…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has initiated a major ground-level campaign ahead of the upcoming Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, signalling its intent to strengthen village-level influence across the state. GPCC President Shri Amit Patkar chaired separate meetings at the North Goa and South Goa District Congress offices with district presidents, block leaders, and grassroots workers. Party sources said discussions focused on finalizing credible candidates and crafting strategies for deeper voter engagement in every village. Patkar criticized the ruling BJP for being “disconnected from the ground” and accused it of prioritizing power politics over people’s welfare.…