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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the Goa Assembly that there are just two active mining leases in the state. In response to a query posed by Yuri Alemao, the Leader of the Opposition, Sawant said that Goa exported 3.78 lakh metric tonnes of iron ore in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Monday marked the start of the three-day session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Only two mining leases are now in use in Goa, according to a written response from Sawant, who is in charge of the Mining Portfolio: Block-I of Vedanta Ltd. in Bicholim and Block-V of…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The local authorities have issued final notices to multiple individuals for conducting trade and business activities in unauthorized kiosks and structures. The Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) had earlier warned the kiosk operators and has now escalated action against violators. According to official notices, individuals including Ramzan Ali Shaikh, Tabasum Bepari, Siddesh Suresh Ambre, Farid Khan, Santosh Gaude, Ratish Chinalkar, Manisha Mohan Arabekar, Victar James Martin, Marcus Martin, Hasan Ali, and Swapnil Arabekar have been directed to cease their illegal business activities immediately. The notices, dated August 26, 2024, and September 20, 2024, indicate that legal action will…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte clarified that the development under the PRASHAD scheme is taking place entirely outside the buffer zone and does not include the construction of a mall in Old Goa. He stated, “The project is focused on enhancing visitor amenities while preserving the heritage of Old Goa. The Amenity Convenience Centre being developed is entirely outside the buffer zone of the heritage site and has received all necessary permissions.” With regards to the Panchayat, the Tourism Minister clarified that an application for the NOC to the panchayat was submitted on 22nd August 2023. On…

The debate surrounding the significance of Anganwadis in Goa has been reignited with recent statements from the Minister for Women and Child Development, Vishwajit Rane. He urged MLAs to find land for building cluster-based Anganwadis, highlighting the fact that there are currently 1,290 operational centres, all of which function from rented premises. While the minister mentioned a potential increase in honorarium for Anganwadi workers, this raises an essential question: Are Goans genuinely utilizing Anganwadis, or are they primarily serving migrant communities? Anganwadis, part of India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program, aims to provide essential services like preschool education, nutritional…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Bandhan AMC, a leading name in the Indian investment management industry, announced its new alternate investment platform, Vedartha. The new platform seeks to offer products using listed equities and fixed-income solutions under Bandhan AMC’s Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) as well as Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Equity-focused products offered under Vedartha will be managed by a team led by Mrinal Singh, Head – Alternates (Listed Equities), whereas Fixed Income products offered under Vedartha will be managed by a team headed by Bhupendra Meel, Head – PMS & Alternative – Fixed Income. “Vedartha was born out of a vision…

New Delhi:In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that two constituents of the Hurriyat Conference have severed all ties with separatism. This move marks a pivotal moment in the region’s history, potentially reshaping the narrative of Kashmir’s relationship with the central government. Shah welcomed this decision, framing it as a strengthening of India’s unity. He attributed this shift to the Modi government’s unifying policies, which he claims have effectively eliminated separatism from Jammu and Kashmir. “Two organizations associated with the Hurriyat have announced the severing of all ties with…

CHENNAI: As the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched victory against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, it was a familiar face behind the stumps that stole the spotlight. MS Dhoni, at 43, demonstrated why he remains an invaluable asset to his team, executing a lightning-fast stumping that left spectators and opponents alike in awe. The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, known for his unorthodox style, revealed insights into his approach during a post-match interview. “If I’m not wicketkeeping, I think I’m useless on the field,” Dhoni candidly admitted, emphasizing the crucial role his position plays in his game-reading abilities.…