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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant and Goa Governor Shreedharan Pillai today have extended their heartiest greetings to the people of Goa, especially to the Christian brethren on the heavenly occasion of Easter. Dr. Sawant in his message to the people said, “Easter commemorates the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his death. Jesus Christ, the Apostle of Peace rose on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is the crucial sign and divine symbol of victory over forces of death, darkness and evil. Easter is a time to share happiness.” “The noble values of Jesus…

Team Goemkarponn CHIMBEL: Jadeed Urdu High School, Chimbel has once again made the town proud by achieving an outstanding 100% result in the SSC examinations conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education for the academic year 2024-2025. In addition, Jadeed English High School, Chimbel also delivered a commendable performance, securing an overall pass percentage of 82% in the SSC exams. The Chairman, Manager, Headmaster, and the entire School Management have extended their heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated teachers and hardworking students for their excellent achievements. They expressed immense pride in the academic success and appreciated the…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has officially dismissed reports suggesting that a satellite-based tolling system will be implemented across India starting May 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry clarified that no such decision has been taken by either the Ministry or the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The clarification comes in response to media reports claiming that a new satellite-based system would replace the existing FASTag-based toll collection from next month. “There is no proposal for the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling from May 1,” the ministry said. Instead, the government…

Vasco: The Goa Super Bodies Powerlifting Association is all set to conduct selection trials to form the Goa state powerlifting team for the upcoming National Sub-Junior and Junior Classic Powerlifting Championship 2025. The prestigious national-level event will be held in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, from May 20 to May 25, 2025. The selection trials will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the SAG Gym in Vasco, with proceedings scheduled to begin sharp at 9:00 AM. The trials will serve as a platform to scout the best sub-junior and junior lifters from across the state who will represent Goa in the…

New Delhi: The Finance Ministry has clarified that there are no plans to levy Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. The ministry dismissed recent claims as “completely false, misleading, and without basis.” Currently, GST is applied to charges related to payments made through specific instruments, such as the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). However, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) had removed the MDR on Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions in a December 2019 Gazette Notification, which means there is no GST on UPI transactions as no MDR is being charged. The Finance Ministry emphasized its…

New Delhi: India has become the 17th country in the world to establish an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU), marking a significant step in the fight against doping in sports. The unit was inaugurated by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL). The APMU will be responsible for managing and monitoring the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), which tracks an athlete’s blood and steroidal profiles over time. This passport includes data on various physiological markers, such as blood parameters and hormonal levels, which can help identify trends or anomalies that may indicate doping without directly…

New Delhi: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer offered a philosophical take after his team’s five-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday, April 19. Iyer highlighted the “variety” of experiences in IPL 2025, noting the wide range of match scenarios his team has faced—from low-scoring thrillers to high-scoring encounters. Punjab’s bowling performance was the key to the win, as they successfully defended a modest target of just 96 runs in the 13th over. The team’s bowlers executed their plans with precision, overcoming brief scares along the way. “As they say, variety is the spice of life. It’s been exciting…