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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: While stating that the development measures in Budget 2025-26 span across various sectors focusing on Garib, Yuva, Annadata and Nari, the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the Budget is pro-people especially middle class and tries to cater to requirements of all the sectors of economy and is a visionary step in direction of Vikasit Bharat 2047. “Tax slabs have been revised and now there will be no Income Tax for income upto Rs. 12 lakhs. TDS and TCS process has also been rationalized. Also, FM will place a new Income Tax Bill in the next week which…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today announced the availability of 290 digital programmable hearing aids for eligible beneficiaries at North Goa and South Goa District Hospitals. “The wellbeing of the elderly has always been a focal point of our various healthcare initiatives. We are pleased to announce the availability of 290 digital programmable hearing aids for eligible beneficiaries at North Goa and South Goa District Hospitals,” said Rane He further said that this initiative will significantly improve the lives of elderly Goans by providing advanced hearing assistance technology, offering enhanced clarity and adaptability to different sound environments. “We…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government is making continuous efforts to enhance cancer awareness & early diagnosis through initiatives like Cancer screening abhiyaan. “Goa Government is making continuous efforts to enhance cancer awareness and early diagnosis through initiatives like the Cancer Screening Abhiyan,” said Sawant He further said that World Cancer Day highlights the global effort to combat cancer through prevention, early detection and accessible care. “It calls on us to raise awareness and stand together in the fight against this disease,’ he added Sawant also said that on this #WorldCancerDay, let us pledge…

New Delhi: In the early hours of January 29, 2025, the sacred grounds of the Prayag Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, witnessed a tragic stampede that resulted in significant casualties and injuries, highlighting the longstanding issues of crowd management at this monumental Hindu festival. The incident occurred on the auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya, a time when millions of pilgrims converge to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has vehemently criticized the Yogi Adityanath government for its handling of the tragedy, accusing them of prioritizing publicity over the welfare and…

New Delhi: In a grand display of spiritual unity and cultural richness, the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi marked its first Patotsav on February 2, 2025, drawing over 10,000 devotees, volunteers, and well-wishers from across the region. This significant event celebrated the anniversary of the Mandir’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’, the consecration of deities in the central shrine, with a series of elaborate rituals, cultural performances, and devotional prayers. The festivities began before dawn, as hundreds of devotees gathered at 4 AM to prepare for the Mahapuja, a sacred ritual seeking peace and prosperity for all. More than 1,100 participants took…

New Delhi: In a significant move to streamline toll payments and offer relief to frequent commuters, the Indian government is contemplating the introduction of a ‘Monthly Toll Tax Smart Card’ for users of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) toll plazas. Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is at the forefront of this initiative, aiming to make travel more efficient and cost-effective. The proposed ‘Monthly Toll Tax Smart Card’ is set to be a game-changer for drivers who regularly use NHAI toll plazas. This smart card, valid at all toll plazas across the country, will not only…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Government today has announced special trains to Maha Kumbh under Mukhyamantri Dev Darshan Yatra Yojana on February 6, 13 and 21 from Margao railway station. “The government has announced special trains to Mahakumbh on February 6, 13, and 21, departing from Margao Railway Station at 8 am under the CM Dev Darshan scheme,” said Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phaldesai He further said that eligible applicants must be between 18-60 years old and have no medical illnesses. For booking, call 0832-2232257 on a first-come, first-served basis. Phaldesai said that the devotees planning to visit the Mahakumbh would…