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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that he directed to submit a proposal to government for granting temporary status to daily wage workers deployed for forest & wildlife management tasks. A meeting was conducted today with PCCF – Kamal Datta IFS, Naveen Kumar-Conservator of Forest – Wildlife and Eco-Tourism, and US Forest Pooja Madkaikar to discuss issues related to daily wage workers. It was directed to submit a proposal to the Government for granting temporary status to daily wage workers deployed for forest and wildlife management tasks. “We also discussed that the Forest Department will provide its…

New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian Army on the occasion of the 77th Army Day, highlighting its “indomitable courage, valour, and selfless service” in safeguarding the nation’s security and integrity. He stressed that the armed forces have brought “glory to India on the global stage” through their exceptional commitment and professionalism. Army Day, celebrated every year on January 15, marks the establishment of the Indian Army and symbolises India’s military independence. The day commemorates the historic moment in 1949 when General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Army Chief of India, handed over command to Field…

Pune: In a significant address at the 77th Army Day celebrations held in Pune, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi underscored the Indian Army’s unwavering readiness and capabilities to handle any situation. This year’s celebrations, hosted in Pune for the first time, highlighted the army’s deep historical connection with the region, which has been a place of valour since the Maratha rule. Despite the stable yet sensitive situation along the northern border, Gen Dwivedi noted that attempts to infiltrate continue, posing a persistent challenge. The ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) remains in effect since February 2021, following the DGMO…

New Delhi: On January 15, 2025, India celebrated the 77th Army Day, a day that marks the nation’s military independence and honors the bravery and sacrifices of its soldiers. This significant event is observed annually to commemorate the historic transfer of command from British to Indian hands in 1949, when Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, praised the Indian Army for its indispensable role in ensuring national security and fostering peace. “The Indian Army plays a pivotal role in ensuring national security.…

Barcelona: In a significant gesture of support, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has reassured the nation’s farming community of the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing their concerns. This assurance comes at a critical juncture, as farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal continues his hunger strike, highlighting the unresolved issues from the 2021 farmer agitation. Dallewal’s deteriorating health has sparked urgent appeals for dialogue and medical assistance, drawing attention from both the government and the judiciary. Government’s Commitment and MSP Increases During his interaction with the Indian Community in Spain, Jaishankar emphasized the complexity of the farmers’ issues and the government’s…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant distributed bicycles and school kits to girl children under the CSR initiative ‘UMEED 1000’ by RBL Bank, facilitated by the Goa CSR Authority at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali. The event was attended by Rohit Agarwal, Head of Government Banking at RBL Bank, State Government officials, and other dignitaries. Chief Minister extended heartfelt congratulations to RBL Bank for their remarkable efforts in distributing over 4,800 bicycles across India as part of their CSR initiatives. He praised the bank’s commitment to empowering students, particularly underprivileged girl children, with essential tools to support and encourage their…

New Delhi: As the Delhi Assembly elections draw near, the political landscape in the capital is heating up with a bitter exchange between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal. Gandhi’s recent criticism of Kejriwal’s unfulfilled promises has sparked a significant rift between the two leaders, highlighting the deepening divisions within the opposition alliance. Gandhi, during a public rally in Seelampur, lambasted Kejriwal for failing to deliver on his 2019 pledge to transform Delhi into a city as clean and vibrant as Tokyo, London, and Paris. Instead, Gandhi pointed out that Delhi is plagued by…