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New Delhi: In what could be India’s first significant benefit from the ongoing US-China tariff standoff, Air India Ltd is exploring the possibility of acquiring Boeing Co aircraft originally destined for Chinese carriers, according to people familiar with the matter. The Tata Group-owned airline, which is undergoing an aggressive expansion and modernization push, is reportedly in discussions with Boeing to secure planes that were being prepared for delivery to Chinese airlines before escalating trade tensions disrupted the transactions. Sources close to the talks, who requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions, confirmed the carrier’s intent. Air India…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) has joined hands with the Centre for Environment Education (CEE) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, to develop a comprehensive Multi-Hazard Mapping and Disaster Management Plan for all 24 industrial estates across the state. As part of the project, a half-day workshop was held at BITS Pilani, bringing together estate managers, Goa-IDC officials and representatives from industrial estate associations to discuss and align on the objectives and roadmap ahead. Speaking at the Workshop, Shri.Pravimal Abhishek, Managing Director-Goa-IDC, stated that “the idea for the project emerged in response to concerns…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sporting Club Davorlim pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over United Boys of Ambaulim to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the 27th Holy Cross Inter-Village Football Tournament. The tournament is being hosted by Guardian Angel SC in collaboration with Holy Cross SC at the Vodlem Moll ground in Kakoda. Despite being reduced to just nine players, Sporting Club Davorlim showcased exceptional grit and tactical discipline to hold off a dominant UB Ambaulim side. From the onset, UB Ambaulim enjoyed greater possession and attacking opportunities, but Davorlim’s tight marking and resolute defending kept their opponents at…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A reported receipt of an unknown email to Canacona RTO has created a a flutter amidst claims of plantation of a Bomb in the Transport Office situated at KTC Bus-Stand complex, Chaudi – Canacona on Monday afternoon. The email led to shut-down of the Canaocna RTO office and the entire KTC Bus-Stand complex at Chaudi-Canacona on Monday afternoon, till a requisitioned bomb squad gave an all clear signal, certifying no bomb threat at the busiest and heavily public visited location of Canacona. According to sources, an email received at the official handle of Assistant Director of Transport…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a series of inauguration of Hotmix Road Works, Speaker and Canacona MLA launches black-topping of internal roads of Shristhal and Gaondongrim villages in Canacona Constituency on Monday. In the first of the many inaugurations, Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly and MLA of Canacona Ramesh Tawadkar inaugurated the Hotmixing of internal roads in Gulem of V.P. Shristhal, in the Canacona Constituency. The brief ceremony took place in the presence of the Sarpanch Sejal Gaonkar, Ward Panch and most of the Panch Members and villagers. ‘This development marks a major step towards enhanced infrastructure and smoother connectivity for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sesa Football Academy (SFA) has once again demonstrated its commitment to football development in India by successfully hosting the AFC ‘B’ License Module 2 course at its state-of-the-art campus in Sirsaim, Goa. The intensive 10-day program brought together 26 coaches from across the country, all aiming to elevate their tactical, technical, and managerial expertise in the beautiful game. The course, a crucial step in the career progression of aspiring football coaches, was led by renowned Head Instructor Mariano Dias, with support from experienced Assistant Instructors Gavin Araujo and Caitan Pinho. The program delivered a comprehensive blend of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) has kicked off a new round of sterilisation drives targeting stray dogs across North and South Goa. The initiative aims to manage the growing population of stray dogs in the state while promoting humane and effective animal control. Nitin Naik, Director of AH&VS, announced that trained staff would be deployed daily to carry out neutering operations in both districts. The sterilisation efforts will be region-specific, with North Goa procedures taking place at Noah’s Animal Care Shelter and those in South Goa being conducted at People for Animals (PFA).…