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New Delhi: India issued a stern warning to Pakistan today at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) following Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech, in which he raised the Jammu and Kashmir issue. India firmly responded by stating that Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism will “inevitably invite consequences.” India’s First Secretary to the UN, Bhavika Mangalanandan, delivered a pointed rebuttal alleging Pakistan’s complicity in global terrorism and citing its long history of using cross-border terrorism as a state policy. Ms Mangalanandan’s statement came in response to Mr Sharif’s call for India to reverse its 2019 abrogation of Article 370,…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Goa’s largest stakeholders’ meet, in celebration of World Tourism Day, was held at the scenic Nandanvan Spice Farm, bringing together key figures from the tourism industry. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, GTDC Chairman Dr Ganesh Gaonkar, Director of Tourism Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, and TTAG President Jack Sukhija and SKAL International Goa President, Vivek Kerker was among the distinguished dignitaries in attendance. The event emphasized the vital collaboration between Goa’s tourism stakeholders, as they work hand-in-hand to shape the future of tourism in the state. Tourism Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte’s visionary…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a landmark decision, Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho on Friday assured the regularization of 545 houses in the New Vaddem Housing Board Colony, bringing much-needed relief to the residents, many of whom are workers with the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC). The announcement was made during an event attended by Goa Housing Board (GHB) Chairman Jeet Arolkar and local officials. Addressing the gathering, Minister Godinho acknowledged the long-standing housing issues faced by the colony’s residents. “This is a long-pending issue that has been unresolved for many years. I am glad that GHB Chairman Jeet Arolkar is personally involved,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A significant step towards improving the water supply in Chicalim and surrounding areas was taken with the commissioning of a new water pump near Regina Mundi School. The new 18.50 KW/25 HP/415 V Horizontal Split Case Pump Set, along with a control panel for the pump house adjoining the 300 Cum Ground Level Reservoir (GLR), was inaugurated by Minister Mauvin Godinho in the presence of Sancoale Zilla Panchayat (ZP) member Anita Thorat and officials from the Public Works Department (PWD). Minister Godinho emphasized the importance of infrastructure development during the inauguration. “This is a positive development undertaken…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: South Goa Member of Parliament, Captain Viriato Fernandes, on Friday morning, has revealed that despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioning the exposition of St. Francis Xavier during his visit to Margao during the Lok Sabha election. Fernandes claimed that PM Modi spoke of Exposition during the Elections, but no Diplomatic steps had been taken and no official invitation has been extended to Pope Francis to visit India. Speaking to reporters in Vasco, Fernandes cited information from his sources in Delhi, confirming that diplomatic protocols for such an invitation have not been followed. “Though PM Modi met Pope…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Cooperation is an instinct among human beings.  Human well-being or welfare and prosperity are not possible without cooperation stated  Minister for Cooperation Subhash Shirodkar and added that as we live together we collaborate,  and help each other, thereby creating a sense of cooperation natural among people. Shirolkar was speaking after inaugurating the Annual General Meeting /Board Meeting & Executive Meeting of the National Federation of  State Cooperative Banks Ltd  (NAFSCOB) organized by The Goa  State Co-Op. Bank Ltd. at  Old Goa yesterday. Shirodkar speaking further said that although the cooperation movement flourished in some states of the country…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane made a surprise visit to South Goa District Hospital and assured to upgrade facilities in the hospital. “Undertook a surprise inspection at South Goa District Hospital today, visiting various wards and departments, and interacting with patients to gather their reviews on the services provided,” Rane said. He stated that SGDH needs an infrastructure upgrade to provide top facilities and treatment to the people of South Goa. “It should evolve into a tertiary hospital, and we are focused on upgrading services to meet this goal. I will take up the discussion with the CM…