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Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim MLA Antonio Vas, conducted an inspection of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Cansaulim on Tuesday morning. Vas was accompanied by Savio Pereira, Sarpanch of Cansaulim Panchayat, Marvila, Deputy Sarpanch, and Jose Maria, ex-Sarpanch. During his visit, Vas interacted with Dr. Lawande, the Health Officer of PHC Cansaulim, along with the nurses, lab technicians, and administrative staff to understand the functioning of the facility and address their concerns. It was brought to the MLA’s attention that the PHC is grappling with a shortage of staff and paramedical officials, which has affected its ability to serve the…

Team Goemkarponn OLDGOA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that 98% works of SFX Exposition are completed. CM Sawant was addressing the press conference after chairing a final review of SFX Exposition works. “98% works at SFX exposition have been completed; pilgrims village to be centre of attraction this time; special light & music show on Dec 27th; special buses to ply to Old Goa from all bus stands across Goa,” said Sawant He further said that 600 traffic and 700 police personnel to be deployed for SFX exposition. “Strict vigil via CCTVs; any suspicious person or activity in vicinity…

Rio de Janeiro: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the relaunch of the stalled talks for a free trade agreement with India and said Britain will seek a “new strategic partnership”. After his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Monday, Mr Starmer said, “A new trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the UK – and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across our country”. A statement from his office about their meeting said, “The UK will seek a new strategic partnership…

Washington: Donald Trump’s allies voiced vehement criticism Monday of President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine use US-supplied long-range missiles for attacks inside Russia, accusing him of a dangerous escalation. With two months left in office, lame-duck US President Biden made a major policy change that yields to a long-standing request from Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion, now in its third year. The new policy and Biden’s pledge to speed up military aid to Ukraine come as the United States prepares for Trump to take over as president in January, having questioned US assistance throughout the war. Trump…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), which hasn’t offered the Film Finance Scheme (FFS) for nearly six years, is now accepting submissions for movies made from January 2018 to December 2023. Introduced in 2016, the Scheme was terminated in 2017. The most recent applications will be the final ones accepted under the current scheme. The plan to give Goan producers financial support is about to be revised. Between December 9, 2024, and January 18, 2025, applications for The Goa Scheme of Financial Assistance for Films 2016 are available for download at [www.esg.co.in](http://www.esg.co.in). Between January 21 and February…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), jointly organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Government of India), the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Government of Goa via the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), is all set to take place from 20th to 28th November 2024 in the picturesque state of Goa. This year’s festival promises to be a cinematic extravaganza, showcasing diverse narratives, innovative voices, and fostering cultural exchange. A press conference was held today at the IFFI Media Centre, addressed by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister Goa, Ms. Delialah Lobo, Vice…

New Delhi: India “paid a heavy price for being a little complacent” against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. The former captain and coach Shastri said India, who were caught “unawares” by New Zealand, would be hurting after the defeat which ended their unbeaten run at home that lasted over 12 years and 18 series. “India will be smarting from that defeat in that series against New Zealand because they were caught unawares,” Shastri told The…