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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has announced a special initiative to honour the contributions and achievements of women. In a move to encourage women to spend their holidays in Goa, GTDC is offering a 50% discount on room bookings at all its residencies from March 7th to March 9th, 2025. This gesture not only recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women but also aims to promote tourism in Goa. The circular, issued by Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director of GTDC, highlights the…

New Delhi: In a move that could reshape global trade dynamics, US President Donald Trump has announced that reciprocal tariffs on India will take effect on April 2, 2025. This decision is part of a broader strategy to counter what Trump perceives as unfair tariffs imposed by several countries, including India, China, and Canada. India’s high import taxes on American goods have been a focal point of Trump’s criticism, particularly in the auto sector where tariffs exceed 100%. This development could significantly impact India’s exports to the US, especially in sectors like automobile parts and textiles. President Trump’s plan to…

New Delhi: In the heart of New Delhi, a heated debate has unfolded between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, centering on language policies and their implications for the state. This exchange comes as tensions rise over the National Education Policy (NEP) and its proposed three-language formula, which Stalin vehemently opposes, accusing the Centre of attempting to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states. The controversy began when Stalin criticized the Centre for what he perceives as an attempt to impose Hindi through the NEP, likening the situation to “an LKG student lecturing a PhD…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has challenged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s assertion that India will reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Abdullah’s remarks not only questioned the government’s intent and ability to retrieve PoK but also highlighted the missed opportunities during the Kargil War. Moreover, he emphasized the need to address Chinese-occupied territories in Ladakh, such as the Shaksgam Valley, which remain largely overlooked in the national discourse. In the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Abdullah reacted strongly to Jaishankar’s statement, asking who is stopping the government from reclaiming PoK. He pointed out that India had a prime opportunity…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that he explored the possibility of a delegation from Goa visiting Uttar Pradesh to identify and develop collaborative initiatives that benefit workers in both states. Sawant chaired a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Minister for Labour, Anil Rajbhar, in the presence of Goa’s Minister for Labour & Revenue, Atanasio Monserrate. He also said that the the discussions focused on various initiatives and schemes implemented by the Office of the Commissioner of Labour & Employment, including programs under the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) and the Goa Labour Welfare…

By Sandeep Heble We live in a world where the idea of an ideal society—one built on truth, ethics, and justice—has always been preached. Yet, when we look all around us, history seems to reward the practical, the ruthless, and sometimes, even the notorious. Maybe in books, scriptures and films, the narrative is different, but in real life, the good guys seem to always finish last. At least most of the time. Aurangzeb ruled for nearly 50 years with a vicious streak, crushing opposition, silencing dissent, and expanding his empire with ruthless efficiency. In contrast, leaders who followed dharma and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: After the Board’s submission confirmed that 24 units, including resorts in Agonda, had been operating without the necessary permissions, the High Court of Bombay at Goa ordered the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to seal 20 establishments in Agonda that are operating without mandatory consent. Of these, 20 units were also ordered to suspend operations. The Division Bench, which was made up of Justices M S Karnik and Nivedita Mehta, gave the officials instructions to seal the premises and instructed the Deputy Collector to make sure the process was followed the law. Regarding its prior guarantee…