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Goa: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, a pioneer in the field of entrepreneurship development, education, and training, has been organising national summer camps since 1992. These unique summer camps, organised for children in the age group of 12–16 years and youth aged 16–22 years, aim to imbibe winning skills in them, alongside building an entrepreneurial mindset at an early stage. This year, the 46th and 47th editions of the camps on ‘Entrepreneurial Stimulation for Children’ will be held from May 3–8 and May 24–29, respectively, at the institute’s campus. Similarly, the 49th and 50th editions of the…

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has raised concerns over multiple emerging risks to the economy, pointing to global conflict, climate factors, and technological disruptions as key challenges in its latest Monetary Policy Committee minutes. The central bank cautioned that escalating tensions in West Asia could disrupt global supply chains, leading to higher costs and slower economic growth worldwide. It noted that any disturbance in vital trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz could push up energy and commodity prices, placing pressure on domestic production in the coming financial year. The RBI also flagged the potential impact of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s vehicle scrappage policy has received a positive response, with as many as 1,366 old and unfit vehicles scrapped at authorised centres across the state over the past two years. Officials said the initiative is aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to phase out outdated and polluting vehicles in an environmentally responsible manner. The scheme has steadily gained traction as more people opt for regulated scrapping instead of continuing to use unfit vehicles. Under the policy, owners who scrap their old vehicles are issued a certificate of deposit, which enables them to avail incentives on the purchase of…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: In a significant move to improve policing infrastructure at Dabolim Airport, the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has directed airport authorities to allocate additional space for the airport police station. The commission has ordered the handover of an extra 121 square metres of basement area to the police. This comes over and above the 190 square metres that had already been directed to be provided earlier. At present, the airport police station is operating from temporary porta cabins, which the commission noted are inadequate for efficient functioning. After reviewing the situation, GHRC observed that more space is…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has granted environmental clearance to Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd for handling iron ore dumps situated on private land outside the mining lease area at Pale village in Bicholim. The approval, issued under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), comes with a series of conditions aimed at controlling pollution and ensuring environmental safeguards. Acting on recommendations from the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), the authority has directed the company to set up a minimum of three ambient air quality monitoring stations at the site to…

New Delhi: A fresh debate over player workload has emerged after Lalit Modi sharply criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India for what he described as excessive scheduling that could harm players’ well being. The remarks came amid reports of unease within the Indian team setup ahead of a one off Test match against Afghanistan. Gautam Gambhir is believed to have raised concerns about the tight turnaround, with several players expected to feature in the Indian Premier League 2026 final on May 31 before quickly joining the national squad for the Test beginning June 6. This narrow window…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Public Works Department Minister Digambar Kamat highlighted the need for inclusive platforms to encourage women’s participation while inaugurating a new Pink Centre at the Margao Cricket Club ground in Margao. The facility, launched by the Goa Cricket Association, is designed to promote women’s cricket and provide a dedicated space for training and development. Senior officials and members of the cricketing body were present at the event, marking a significant step towards strengthening grassroots opportunities for women in the sport. Speaking at the inauguration, Kamat described the initiative as a progressive move that aligns with the broader vision…