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New Delhi: On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to extend his warm greetings to the nation as it celebrates the significant festivals of Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu. These festivals, observed across various regions of India, mark important cultural and agricultural milestones. In his messages, PM Modi highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of these festivals. For Makar Sankranti, he expressed his hopes that the festival would bring new energy and enthusiasm to the lives of all citizens. “Many best wishes to all countrymen on Makar Sankranti. May this holy festival dedicated to…

Srinagar: The Sonamarg tunnel, dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, is an economic game changer whose short-term and long-term benefits cannot be overstated. Built at 8,562 feet above sea level in the Gagangir area of J&K’s Ganderbal district, the 6.4 km long double-lane tunnel was completed at a whooping cost of Rs 2,700 crore. The tunnel bypasses the Gagangir-Sonamarg stretch of the Srinagar-Sonamarg road, which is prone to avalanches and heavy snowfall during the winter months, making the tourist resort of Sonamarg unavailable to visitors and locals. In fact, the residents of Sonamarg and Neelgrad…

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance rural development and environmental sustainability, the Rural Development Ministry announced on Monday the approval of 56 new Watershed Development Projects. These initiatives, spread across ten states, will be implemented at a total cost of Rs 700 crores. The projects, part of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) Watershed Development Component 2.0, will be undertaken in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim. Each project is designed to cover an area of approximately 5,000 hectares, although this may be less in hill states due to…

Prayagraj: In the early hours of January 14, 2025, the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh witnessed an unprecedented gathering of devotees as the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest religious congregations, commenced with the first ‘Amrit Snan’ on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. This 45-day event, which will continue until February 26, 2025, has drawn millions of pilgrims from across the globe. The Maha Kumbh Mela administration has meticulously planned the sequence of Amrit Snan for the 13 Akharas, ensuring strict adherence to traditional customs. Each Akhara has been informed of its designated time and sequence,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: On January 13, 2025, in the heart of Panjim, Goa, the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) hosted a pivotal event aimed at bolstering the financial landscape for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. Held at Novotel Goa, Patto, the event titled “Banking on Growth: Empowering MSMEs through Collaboration” brought together an impressive array of 31 leading banks, highlighting the financial sector’s robust commitment to Goa’s industrial and economic advancement. The primary objective of this gathering was to bridge the financial gaps between banks and MSMEs, facilitating a more streamlined and supportive environment for industrial…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the bustling city of Goa, the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium is abuzz with the Late Shri Manohar Parrikar 3rd Goa International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025, which kicked off on January 11 and will conclude on January 19. Organized by the Goa Chess Association in collaboration with the All India Chess Federation (AICF), this prestigious event has drawn top chess talents from around the globe. After four intense rounds, GM S.P. Sethuraman (India, 2560), IM Tologon Tegin Semetei (Kyrgyzstan, 2351), IM Alexander Slizhevsky (Russia, 2340), and IM S. Nitin (India, 2338) have emerged as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: From January 6 to 9, 2025, the West Zone Inter-University Chess Men Championship 2024-25, hosted by I.E.S. University in Bhopal, saw intense competition among 69 university teams. Goa University’s chess team emerged with a notable achievement, securing the 8th position in this prestigious tournament. The team’s success was highlighted by the individual performances of Ayush Shirodkar and Atharv Katkar, who won the ‘B’ Board and ‘C’ Board prizes, respectively. This recognition underscores the talent and dedication of the Goa University chess players. The Goa University Chess Men team was composed of Atharv Katkar, Vinay Sutar, Vikas Naik,…