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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant boost to Goa’s economic landscape, the Goa Investment Promotion Board (IPB) approved nine new projects on February 12, 2025, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. These projects, valued at ₹733 crores, are expected to generate employment for 2,319 individuals and further solidify Goa’s position as a favourable business destination. The approved projects span various sectors, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, warehousing, machine tools manufacturing, and beverage production. A key highlight is the expansion plan by Procter & Gamble through its subsidiary, Gillette Diversified Operations Pvt. Ltd., which will introduce a new product line for…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: National Fishworkers Forum General Secretary  Olencio Simoes slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Minister for presenting Not a single paisa benefit for the small-scale fishers of the country in the Union  Budget 2025-26. Simoes stated that the Union government have made a mockery of the small-scale fishers of this country and has shifted the focus from marine fisheries to non-fishers and aquaculture. The budget focuses only on the reduction in the basic customs duty (BCD) on frozen fish paste (surimi) to 5 per cent from 30 per cent and to reduce BCD on fish hydrolysate for the manufacture…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The much-anticipated completion of the final stretch of the Ribandar-Patto Circle to Chimbel Junction road is set to mark a major milestone under the Smart Cities Mission. This transformative project is not only improving road connectivity but also strengthening urban infrastructure, flood resilience and sewage management, ensuring a better quality of life for residents. Spanning 815 meters, this road development project includes extensive drainage, sewerage, electrical and utility upgrades. The drainage infrastructure upgrade includes refurbishment of 382 meters of existing drains and the construction of 433 meters of new drains to improve stormwater management. The new drains vary…

Bring ‘Widow’ Law without further delays: LoP Yuri Alemao Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao has urged the state government to stop delaying and enact legislation to eliminate widow discrimination, enabling them to live with dignity. Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao stated that almost two years have passed since his private member’s resolution recommended immediate government action to stop unjust customs of widow discrimination, abuse, and isolation in the state. “I had raised this issue on 31st March 2023. Today, almost 22 months later, the government continues to assure us that they will bring a law to stop…

Washington: In a significant development in the evolving India-US relationship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the newly confirmed US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, in Washington DC. This meeting marked a crucial step in enhancing intelligence cooperation between the two nations, particularly in areas of counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and emerging threats. Gabbard, a former Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii, was sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence on Wednesday, following a Senate confirmation vote of 52-48. Despite facing bipartisan skepticism over her suitability for the role, Gabbard has now assumed the critical position of coordinating the work of 18…

Bengaluru: In a significant call to action, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the crucial role the private sector must play in leading India’s defence manufacturing sector during the valedictory ceremony of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. This appeal comes at a time when India is undergoing a transformative phase in defence innovation and aerospace technology, positioning itself as a global leader. Aero India 2025, Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, witnessed historic participation with over 500 delegates from 84 countries, highlighting India’s remarkable shift from being heavily dependent on defence imports to becoming a major manufacturer of defence equipment. This…

Jammu: In a significant escalation of tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, prompting a robust response from the Indian Army. This incident, which occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, is particularly noteworthy as it follows the first major ceasefire violation of the year and marks the fourth cross-border incident in just five days. The ceasefire breach came on the heels of a tragic event where two Indian Army personnel, including a captain, were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near the LoC…