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Team Goemkarponn Panaji:  “A nation’s progress is measured by how well it nurtures its youth and empowers its women,” stated Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod P Sawant, emphasising the pivotal role played by women in shaping industries and driving societal progress, at the recently held NEXUS 2025, the flagship annual conclave of the Sanquelim-based Goa Institute of Management’s (GIM) marketing club, MECCA. The event, which celebrated the contributions of women leaders in the fields of marketing, advertising and planning, was attended by CM Sawant as the chief guest, alongside Curtorim MLA and Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) chairperson Reginaldo Lourenco.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a bid to enhance Panaji’s infrastructure, Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) has announced a temporary road closure in Bhatlem, effective from Friday, February 21, 2025, to Sunday, February 23, 2025. This closure, affecting the stretch from Ram Mandir to Sitabai Complex, is necessary for the interconnection of critical infrastructure. During this period, the road will be completely inaccessible to vehicular traffic, prompting IPSCDL to implement traffic diversions to minimize disruptions. Commuters travelling from St. Inez and Taleigao to the 4 Pillar Junction via Bhatlem are advised to take a diversion through Altinho, while those…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, made a strong impression at South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2025 with the grand inauguration of the Goa Pavilion at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi. The pavilion was officially inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, who is leading the Goa delegation at the event. He is accompanied by Secretary Tourism, Government of Goa, Shri Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS; Shri Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Tourism Minister; Shri Deepak Narvekar, Deputy General Manager (Marketing), GTDC; Shri Jayesh Kankonkar, Assistant Director of Tourism, Department…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Tourism is set to make a remarkable presence at ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s leading travel trade show, taking place from March 4 to 6, 2025, at the Messe Berlin Centre City, Germany. With a focus on regenerative tourism, cultural heritage, adventure, and wellness tourism, Goa aims to highlight its diverse offerings beyond its famous beaches. The Goa Tourism Pavilion at ITB Berlin 2025 will offer visitors an immersive experience inspired by Goan heritage and architecture. Designed to highlight sustainable and regenerative tourism, the pavilion will showcase Goa’s commitment to responsible travel experiences. “As we showcase…

New Delhi: In the inaugural match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai on Thursday, India secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, thanks to stellar performances from Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami. The win marked a strong start to India’s campaign in the tournament. Indian captain Rohit Sharma was effusive in his praise for Gill, who scored an unbeaten century, and Shami, who claimed a five-wicket haul. “Gill has been in brilliant form lately, and his performance today was no surprise,” Rohit said during the post-match presentation. “He stayed till the end to ensure the win, which…

New Delhi: In a stellar display of bowling prowess, Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami made history on Thursday during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh in Dubai. Shami became the fastest bowler in the world to reach 200 ODI wickets in terms of the number of balls bowled, achieving this milestone in just 5,126 deliveries. Shami’s remarkable feat came as he dismissed Jaker Ali, who scored 68, to secure his 200th wicket. This achievement not only underscores Shami’s exceptional skill but also places him ahead of Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, who previously held the record with 5,240 balls. Other…

Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of a tragic incident involving the suicide of a Nepalese student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the local police have taken further action. On Thursday, five more staff members of the private engineering college were arrested for their role in assaulting Nepalese students who were ordered to vacate their hostel rooms. This latest development brings the total number of arrests to 11, including an engineering student who was previously booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of the 20-year-old Nepalese woman. The woman’s death on Sunday sparked widespread protests among Nepalese…