The action taken by the Goa government against contractors and engineers for the poor conditions of roads in the state seems to be an eyewash rather than a strict action to eradicate corruption in the Public Works Department. While it is important to hold those directly responsible for the substandard infrastructure accountable, it is equally essential to question whether they are the only ones at fault. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant’s decision to blacklist 27 contractors and issue show-cause notices to 30 engineers has two different sides one would say it demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing the issue while…
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Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala health department on Friday said another Mpox case was reported in the state and urged those who have symptoms to seek treatment. The southern state had reported the country’s first confirmed case of the new strain earlier this week. A high-level evaluation meeting was held on Friday to evaluate the situation, the state health department said. State Health Minister Veena George said the contact list of the patient has been prepared and the preventive measures have been taken. The minister urged everyone who reached the state from abroad to approach the health department in case of any…
New Delhi: Online food ordering and delivery platform Zomato on Friday said its co-founder and Chief People Officer Akriti Chopra has resigned to pursue other interests. Designated as senior management personnel, Akriti Chopra has tendered her resignation, with effect from September 27, 2024, Zomato said in a regulatory filing. She has been with the company for 13 years and played a key role in setting up and scaling Zomato’s legal and finance teams in her previous role as CFO. Before joining Zomato, she worked with PwC for three years in the tax and regulatory practice. In January last year, another…
Mumbai: The BookMyShow chief executive officer and co-founder Ashish Hemrajani and the company’s technical head have been summoned by Mumbai Police over the alleged black marketing of tickets for shows of British rock band Coldplay, an official said on Friday. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated a probe on the complaint of an advocate, who accused the ticketing platform of facilitating the black marketing of tickets for the Coldplay concert at the Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, scheduled to be held from January 19 to 21, 2025. Mr Hemrajani and the BookMyShow’s technical head have been asked…
Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The nomination of South Goa Member of Parliament Captain Viriato Fernandes to the prestigious Defence Committee of the country, is a proud moment for Goa and Goans. The list featuring Captain Viriato’s name was released by the Parliamentary Secretariat. Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is also a prominent appointee to the Defence Committee as featured in the Lok Sabha bulletin released on September 24th, 2024. Local Congress sources attributed the appointment of Capt Viriato to the assertive stamp of Rahul Gandhi in promoting a new and young team in the party. Sources revealed that…
Mumbai: The police in Mumbai have stepped up security in crowded areas after central agencies alerted about a possible terror threat. According to police sources, security arrangements have been ramped up at many religious places and other crowded places in Mumbai. Police personnel have also been told to conduct “mock drills” at religious and crowded places, sources said. The DCPs (Deputy Commissioner Of Police) of the city have also been asked to pay special attention to security arrangements in their respective zones. Sources also said that temples in the city have been instructed to remain alert and report any suspicious…
NEW DELHI: Addressing the recent diplomatic row that soured India-Maldives ties, President Mohamed Muizzu appeared to regret the past disparaging remarks made by a now-sacked minister regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “Nobody should say such things.” This comment marks Muizzu’s first public reaction to the controversial statements that contributed to a cooling of ties between the two neighbours. “Nobody should say such things. I took action against it,” Maldivian news portal adhadhu.com quoted him as saying about the now-removed minister who made disparaging remarks against PM Modi on social media. Muizzu, who is in the US to attend the…