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New Delhi: In a significant development that could reshape the economic landscape of the Maldives, India has voiced concerns over the recent trade agreements signed by the island nation with China and Turkey. These agreements, particularly the free trade agreement (FTA) with China that came into effect on January 1, 2025, are expected to exacerbate the Maldives’ already fragile economy. The Maldives, strategically located in the Indian Ocean with a $7.8 billion economy, has long been a focal point of influence for both India and China. The country’s economy is struggling with low foreign exchange reserves and substantial external debt,…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: The five suspects in the gang rape of a mentally unsound gir; in Cansaulim last week who were taken into custody by the Fatorda police have all been remanded to three days of police prison pending additional investigation. After their remand time ended, the five accused were brought before the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Margao, on Friday. Three further days were added to their remand by the court. After kidnapping the mentally challenged woman from the Margao KTC bus terminal, the accused—all from Vasco—were taken into custody by the Fatorda police for sexually abusing her…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Priority Titans secured a commanding five-wicket victory over Canacona Mathagram United in the ‘Alcon GSB Unity Cup 2025’ T20 cricket tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj. The match, played under floodlights at MCC Margao ground, saw Titans chase down the target with eight balls to spare. After winning the toss, Priority Titans opted to bowl first, restricting Canacona Mathagram United to 170/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Sumiran Amonkar was the top scorer for Canacona Mathagram United, smashing a quick 38 off 20 balls, while Nikit Naik Dalal…

Panaji: Aimed at giving a platform to aspiring chefs from various Higher Secondary Schools across Goa to showcase their culinary creativity, the final of the debut edition of the ‘Rockstar Chef Competition’ saw exciting creations like Azure Vanilla Cake, Roasted Pineapple Curry and Chicken Stroganoff with Steamed Parsley Rice emerge victorious. Verna-based Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts (KCCA) and Kamaxi Skills recently organised the Rockstar Chef Competition, with 21 participants from 11 educational institutions gaining first-hand insight into the industry from professional chefs while simultaneously igniting their passion for the culinary industry. Parixit Pai Fondekar, founder of KCCA and Kamaxi…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The next generation of tennis players in the Open U12 Singles and Open U16 Singles took to the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias courts in Miramar with strong performances by the young athletes in Rounds 1, pre-quarterfinals and quarterfinals. Parth Kadam bested Kaivalya Devaraya 7-5 (Round 1, Open U12 Boys Singles), Gargi Oak one-upped Neeraja Damle 6-0 (quarterfinals, Open U16 Girls Singles), and Ethan de Athaide trounced Vihaan Krishnan 6-3, Vedant Naik defeated Arnav Kulkarni 6-4 (quarterfinals, Open U16 Boys Singles). In Round 1 of the Open U16 Boys Singles category, Kyan Mavany, Vedant Naik and Vivaan…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The ongoing e-auction of iron ore dumps, which was supposed to start on January 30th, has been postponed by the Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) due to a technical issue. Up to 125 bids totaling 5.2 million metric tonnes have been submitted for 18 iron ore dumps. With a combined total of more than 14 lakh metric tonnes, the greatest dump is found in the villages of Bandoli and Cormonem. Sonus Vonvoliem has 11.7 lakh metric tons. Sources claim that on January 30, four dumps totaling 74.45 lakh metric tonnes of ore from the villages of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Craftizen Foundation is excited to launch our livelihood program in the state of Goa. We recently conducted a 3 day Training of Trainers (ToT) as part of our Eco-skills Vocational Training Program at St. Francis Xavier Academy Old Goa, Goa during January 21st – 23rd, 2025. Supported by HDB Financial Services, the program brought together 40 Special Educators, Vocational Assistants, and Technicians for Occupational Therapy from 15 partner organizations across Goa. Speaking on the occasion, Craftizen’s founder & CEO, Mayura Balasubramanian said “We are truly elated to bring our livelihood program to Goa. We have customised a…