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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Following news articles relating to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Public Undertakings Committee (PUC) meeting held recently, the Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker has summoned the media organisations. The notices have been issued to six prominent media organisations (including a digital edition) for clarification on the news published. “This is to bring to your attention that Hon. Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar) has taken cognizance of certain news items that have been published by you on the functioning of Assembly committees and on certain chairmen of those committees and other officials,” the notice signed by Secretary Legislature Namrata Ulman…

New Delhi: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began presenting the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha, the session was disrupted by a walkout from opposition MPs, led by the Samajwadi Party. The protest was sparked by the recent tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh gathering in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in the deaths of 30 people. The pre-budget session was dominated by the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the Maha Kumbh tragedy, which occurred on the auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya. Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, vehemently criticized the BJP government for its handling…

New Delhi: In a significant leap towards digital modernization, Indian Railways has launched the ‘SwaRail SuperApp’ for beta testing, aiming to streamline and enhance the user experience for millions of railway passengers. This innovative app is designed as a one-stop solution, integrating multiple railway services into a single, user-friendly platform. As of January 31, 2025, the ‘SwaRail SuperApp’ is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with an initial limit of 1,000 users to provide feedback. Following this phase, the app will be expanded to 10,000 users before its full-scale launch. The Centre for Railway…

New Delhi: As India prepares for the presentation of the Union Budget 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reassured the nation that the upcoming budget will be inclusive, catering to every section of society. This assurance comes ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s record eighth consecutive budget presentation in the Lok Sabha. In a significant gesture, President Droupadi Murmu met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, offering the traditional ‘dahi-chini’ as a sign of good luck. This meeting underscored the importance of the budget in shaping the country’s…

New Delhi: In a significant assertion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized during a Cabinet meeting that the Budget 2025 is specifically designed to cater to the needs and aspirations of the common man, with a particular focus on the poor, farmers, women, and youth. This declaration sets the stage for a budget that promises substantial economic relief and policy reforms. The Cabinet meeting, attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State (Finance) Pankaj Choudhary, approved the Union Budget, marking a crucial step ahead of its presentation. PM Modi’s statement underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the economic challenges…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Shack owners have called on the government to strictly enforce the ban on subletting beach huts, blaming this practice for the increase in beach crime in Goa. At least 35 percent of Goa’s 361 licensed beach shacks are subleased to operators from outside the state, according to Cruz Cardozo, president of the Shack Owners Welfare Society (SOWS). He asserted that the State’s tourism image has been damaged by these non-Goan operators’ involvement in violent situations, such as recent killings, small-time crimes, and other illegal activities. Cardozo said that Goa’s tourism industry, especially the shack industry, will face…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Goa Board has announced the the seating arrangements of its Feb-Mar’2025 Examinations of Canacona -03 Centre. The national Teachers Awardee Smt. Chandralekha D Mestri of Shri S S Angle Higher-Secondary School, Maxem is appointed as the Examination Conductor, while Smt Rumaldina Debhora Fernandes of Govt Higher Secondary School will be the Observer with Examination Centre at Govt Higher Secondary school, Mastimoll and Shri Mallikarjun Higher Secondary School at Char-Rasta. The Seating arrangements are: Sub-Centre1 Govt Hr. Sec. School, Mastimol(Canacona) – ARTS- Seat Nos. 50877 to 50879(3) Total= 03(CWSN) Commerce- Seat Nos- 50880, 51122-51265- Total – 145…