Author: Team Admin

Washington: As US President Donald Trump begins his second term, he has surprisingly reversed his long-held stance on the H-1B visa program, a move that has significant implications for the tech industry and the broader economy. During a recent joint news conference with tech giants like Oracle CTO Larry Ellison and Tesla owner Elon Musk, Trump emphasized the importance of bringing “very competent people” into the country, marking a stark contrast to his previous criticism of the program. The H-1B visa debate has resurfaced, highlighting deep divisions within Trump’s support base. While some of his supporters argue that the program…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: Chaos and outrage erupted in Velsao as residents discovered a massive tin wall erected across the main road, obstructing access to the Zuarinagar post office and nearby private properties. The barricade forced people to conduct postal transactions at the gate of the temporary structure, sparking widespread anger among the locals. Prominent local activist Roquezinho D’Souza reported that the postmaster was seen collecting money and postage from residents at the makeshift gate. Upon inquiry, it was revealed that a private entity had erected the tin wall in the middle of the road, effectively barring public entry. Adding to…

Panaji: In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Museum of Goa (MOG), the museum is hosting ‘Concert for Goa’, where Susmit Sen Chronicles, comprising Indian composer and guitarist Susmit Sen, Goan percussionist Carlos Gonsalves and other talented musicians will perform in front of the iconic ‘Carpet of Joy’ art installation on the eve of Republic Day. Honouring the occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day on January 26, Susmit Sen Chronicles’ latest album Azaadi (Freedom) will be launched at ‘Concert for Goa’ on Saturday, January 25. In a significant milestone for the Goan Konkani language receiving recognition for its contribution…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) discovered a serious infraction involving an unregistered packaged drinking water supplier during a surprise inspection at the Bodgeshwar Zatra. Under the direction of FDA officer Richard Noronha, the inspection team discovered a car delivering bottled water to several Zatra kiosks. However, the FDA had to gather samples for testing because the supplier was not operating with the required legitimate licenses. The FDA team went to the water supplier’s facility in Tivim for more research after making this discovery. When they arrived, the proprietor was uncooperative and the establishment was closed. Officials…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: For allegedly cheating and stealing gold ornaments from a relative in Mapusa, Anjuna Police have filed a case against the woman. The defendant has been identified as Mapusa resident Kalyani, also known as Kanchan Jitendra Harmalkar. Vidhay Vishant Salgaonkar of Parra filed the complaint, which states that the crime happened between December 1 and December 31, 2022. According to the complainant, the accused—a relative—asked for her gold ornaments and promised to return them after using them for a purpose. Mrs. Salgaonkar gave the jewels to the accused because she trusted them. In order to obtain a gold…

Detailed Project Overview Several key projects were either inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid during the ceremony: — Flyover from MES College Junction to Bogmalo Junction & VUP at Queeny Junction: This project, costing ₹472 crore, aims to improve traffic flow along NH 566. — Four-laning of Road from End of Zuari Approaches to Start of Margao Bypass: With a budget of ₹398 crore, this project will enhance NH 66. — Four-laning of Highway from Navelim to Cuncolim: This ₹747 crore project will also be part of NH 66. — Four-laning of Highway from Bendordem to Pollem: Estimated at…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: On Tuesday afternoon, a massive fire broke out at a car service centre in the Verna Industrial Estate in Goa, highlighting significant concerns over fire safety and unauthorized vehicle parking. The incident, which could have escalated into a major disaster if it had spread to adjacent industrial units, has prompted the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to take stringent action. Reginaldo Lourenco, the Chairman of IDC and a local MLA, visited the site following the fire and announced that the IDC will issue a notice to the servicing company for illegally parking vehicles on the road and…