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Victor Hospital & BJP Goa Host Blood Donation Camp on PM Modi’s Birthday

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

Margao, 17th September 2025:
 On the occasion of the 75th birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Victor Hospital, in association with the BJP Medical Cell, hosted a Blood Donation Camp in Margao under the nationwide Sewa Pakhwada 2025 initiative.

The camp was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble PWD Minister & Margao MLA Shri Digambar Kamat, Hon’ble Navelim MLA Shri Ulhas Tuenkar, Dr. Sneha Bhagwat – Ayurvedic & Yoga Practitioner and Entrepreneur, Mr. Yogiraj Kamat – Social Worker, and Mr. Damodar Shirodkar – Margao Municipality Chairperson, in the presence of dignitaries, doctors, staff, and volunteers.

Also gracing the occasion were Shri Abhishek Kakodkar, President of BJP Margao Block, Ms. Roana Costa, Executive Director of Victor Hospital, Dr. Ajay Gangoli, COO & MS of Victor Hospital, and Dr. Eugene D’Souza, HoD Pathology & Blood Bank, Victor Hospital.

The initiative received enthusiastic participation, with citizens and hospital staff alike coming forward to donate blood and support the cause. Leaders from BJP Goa and representatives of Victor Hospital emphasized the significance of voluntary blood donation in saving lives and addressing critical healthcare needs.

Victor Hospital expressed its heartfelt gratitude to all donors, organizers, and participants for their contribution and reiterated its dedication to community health initiatives and service to society.

This initiative, held as part of Sewa Pakhwada, is one among several service-driven programs across the nation to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday, promoting the values of seva (service) and samarpan (dedication).

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K. Vaikunth Birth Centenary Celebrated in Margao with Calls for Padma Award

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Margao: The concluding day of the birth centenary celebrations of K. Vaikunth (Vaikunth Kuncolienkar), Goa’s renowned cinematographer, was held at Imperial Hall, Margao, organized by Madganvcho Awaaz.

The evening witnessed heartfelt tributes from filmmakers, artistes, and citizens who celebrated the artistry, simplicity, and Goan identity of K. Vaikunth, whose cinematic legacy remains etched in Indian cinema.

Youth leader Prabhav Naik highlighted Vaikunth’s invaluable contribution to cinema and cultural identity, urging the government to confer a Padma Award posthumously. He stressed the need for national recognition of his pioneering work.

The function began with a keynote address by Dr. Babita Angle Prabhudesai, who traced the life and cinematic journey of the cinematographer. Floral tributes were offered by family members and dignitaries, followed by a felicitation of the Kunkalienkar family by Madganvcho Awaaz. Tributes were also paid to A. Vaikunth, who passed away last year.

Eminent film personalities including Dharmanand Vernekar and Prasad Shinkre shared memories, while National Award-winning filmmaker Laxmikant Shetgaonkar called upon the film fraternity to collectively demand a lifetime memorial in honor of K. Vaikunth.

The evening also saw felicitation of members of Goa’s film fraternity for their contributions, including Dr. Pramod Salgaonkar, Jyoti Kunkalienkar, Prince Jacob, Christ Silva, Dinesh Bhosale, Miransha Naik, Dnyaneshwar Govekar, Rajdeep Naik, Suchita Narvekar, Mukund Shinkre, Swapnil Shetkar, Saiesh Panandikar and others.

The nostalgic gathering concluded with cultural unity, honoring a man who carried Goa’s name across Indian cinema and reminding the fraternity of the importance of preserving his cinematic heritage.

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Madganvcho Awaaz to Commemorate K. Vaikunth’s Birth Centenary in Margao

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Margao, Goa: In a heartfelt tribute to one of Goa’s cinematic greats, Madganvcho Awaaz will commemorate the birth centenary of K. Vaikunth, acclaimed cinematographer and pioneer of Indian cinema, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 4:30 PM, Imperial Hall, MCC Club, Margao.

K. Vaikunth, known for his visual mastery and artistic storytelling, is celebrated as one of Goa’s earliest and most influential figures in Indian cinema. His work not only brought national recognition to Margao but also paved the way for generations of Goan filmmakers and cinematographers.

The event will mark the culmination of the centenary year celebrations, with the Kunkalienkar family—his descendants—joining prominent members of Goa’s film fraternity to honour his extraordinary contributions.

Youth leader Prabhav Naik, speaking on behalf of Madganvcho Awaaz, shared that the programme is more than a tribute—it is a call to the youth to embrace creativity, culture, and ambition. “Through his artistic lens and unique vision, K. Vaikunth left an indelible imprint on Indian cinema,” Naik said. “His journey from Margao to the national stage reminds us that Goans have always had the potential to lead and inspire.”

Naik also emphasised the organisation’s deep pride in hosting this centenary event, reflecting on K. Vaikunth’s legacy as a significant chapter in Goa’s cultural heritage.

The event is open to all, with an open invitation extended to film lovers, youth, and cultural enthusiasts to participate in this meaningful celebration.

📍 Event Details:
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM
Venue: Imperial Hall, MCC Club, Rajendra Prasad Ground, Margao

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South Goa Collector Inaugurates District Level Chaturthi Exhibition in Margao

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Margao came alive with festive colors as the District Level Chaturthi Exhibition was inaugurated on Tuesday by Collector South Goa, Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, along with Smt. Deepali Naik, Project Director, District Rural Development Agency (South Goa).

The inauguration took place at the SGPD Ground, Margao, with several officials and dignitaries present.

Organized by the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission and DRDA (South Goa), the 4-day exhibition is aimed at promoting local artisans, women entrepreneurs, and self-help groups, giving them a platform to showcase their skills and products.

The event features stalls with festive items, handicrafts, traditional wear, eco-friendly décor, and homemade delicacies, reflecting the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Goa.

The exhibition will remain open to the public till 25th August 2025, offering a festive shopping and cultural experience ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.

🌸 A true celebration of Goa’s traditions, culture, and rural entrepreneurship.

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24th Shenoi Goembab Kathamal District & State Rounds on August 10 in Margao

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The district and state level rounds of the 24th Shenoi Goembab Kathamal Storytelling Competition, organised by Konkani Bhasha Mandal (KBM) Goa, will be held on August 10, 2025, at Konkani Bhavan, Margao. The district rounds will begin at 9:00 am, followed by the state round in the afternoon.

A total of 125 contestants, selected from 19 centres across Goa, will participate in the district round. This year, the competition set a new record at the centre level, with 1,226 participants showcasing their storytelling skills on the same day. The highest response came from Dharbandora, Sanguem, Canacona, Sattari, Divchal, Pedne, and Bardez, while the newly introduced centre in Shiroda saw participation from 60 competitors.

“The response to the storytelling competition shows that the importance of the Konkani language is now being understood by the masses,” said Ratnamala Divkar, President of KBM.

The event was made possible with the hard work of coordinators, co-coordinators, co-organisers, and invitees. Ulhas Gaonkar, Chief Coordinator of Kathamal, acknowledged the valuable support from the Department of Education, Goa S.C.E.R.T., and A.D.E.I. offices. Co-coordinator Gaurang Bhandiye highlighted the contribution of 171 judges, 250 volunteers, and joint organising organisations that worked together to ensure the success of the competition.

The Shenoi Goembab Kathamal has become one of Goa’s most awaited cultural events, promoting the love for the Konkani language and the age-old tradition of oral storytelling.