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New Delhi: India and the European Union have formally concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, marking a significant milestone in global commerce and in India’s international economic engagement. The pact establishes a modern, rules based trade framework between the world’s fourth largest and second largest economies, bringing together a combined market of nearly two billion people. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the agreement as a defining moment for India’s global trade journey. He said the deal reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic vision and reinforces the country’s pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat through balanced, trusted and mutually beneficial partnerships.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Former minister Mickky Pacheco issued a one-month ultimatum to the Congress leadership to spell out its strategy for the 2027 Assembly elections, indicating that he may launch a separate political platform if clarity is not provided. Pacheco said the Congress should not later accuse him of attempting to split votes or indirectly aiding the BJP if he decides to chart an independent political course. He maintained that the onus would lie with the party leadership if such a situation arises. Speaking to the media, the former minister said he expects the Congress to clearly communicate how it…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Goa has drawn up a comprehensive clean energy roadmap, with the long-term objective of shifting entirely to renewable sources by the year 2050. The Chief Minister said that as a coastal State, Goa is committed to promoting both green and blue economy initiatives in a balanced and sustainable manner. Referring to national priorities, Sawant said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a credible global force offering solutions, capacity and commitment, particularly in the energy sector. He added that India’s vision of Viksit Bharat is closely…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Congress high command has directed its Goa unit to step up preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections, calling for a stronger organisational push and an aggressive campaign to highlight what it described as corruption and governance failures under BJP rule at both the State and national levels. These directions were conveyed during a key meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leader Rahul Gandhi, and AICC general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal. The meeting was attended by Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Patkar, Leader…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Tuem health facility will be commissioned for public use on February 2, 2026, following a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant to assess the progress of the hospital infrastructure and services. According to an official press note, the review meeting was held on January 26 at 4 p.m. in the presence of the Secretary (Health) and officials from Goa Medical College (GMC), the Public Health Department and the Directorate of Health Services. After reviewing the readiness of the facility, it was decided that the hospital will be named Government Hospital and Research Center,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Community Health Centre (CHC), Canacona, organised a Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programme on the theme “Role of Nurse in Dialysis Unit” on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills of nursing personnel in the management of kidney disease and dialysis care. The programme, open to nursing professionals across Goa, was organised in coordination with the Goa Nursing Council and the Dialysis Unit of the Nephrology Department, Goa Medical College, Bambolim. Over 300 nurses from different parts of the state were expected to participate in the day-long educational programme held at CHC Canacona. According to a press…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress has demanded an immediate ban on mobile applications and websites that objectify women and allegedly facilitate escort services, warning that such platforms insult women’s dignity and contribute to the deterioration of safety and social values in the state. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, All India Mahila Congress (AIMC) National General Secretary and Goa In-charge Shilpi Arora criticised the state government for what she termed misplaced priorities. Referring to IT Minister Rohan Khaunte’s recent proposal to ban social media use for children below 16 years, Arora said the government should first act…