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New Delhi: Nepal will export close to 1,000 megawatt of electricity to India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday after holding comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba. S Jaishankar described Nepal’s decision to export the electricity to India as a “new milestone”. In their talks, the two ministers also focused on boosting cooperation in areas of trade, connectivity and infrastructure. Arzu Rana Deuba began her five-day trip to India on Sunday in her first official trip abroad after assuming the responsibility. “Discussed the multifaceted India-Nepal cooperation including in energy, trade, connectivity and infrastructure development,” S…

The looming threat of monkeypox (mpox) has prompted the Centre to issue warnings and guidelines to ensure that the state is well-prepared to tackle any eventuality. While there is no cause for panic at the moment, the memories of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 serve as a stark reminder of the necessity to stay vigilant. The Centre’s directives extend to various entry points, including airports, ports, and borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan. Authorities have been instructed to closely monitor incoming international passengers for any symptoms of mpox. This proactive measure aims to detect and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has hinted at a cabinet reshuffle in the next few days. CM Sawant was quoted while speaking to a local news channel. “Changes are needed in this government and they will happen in due course. It may take some time” said Sawant. He further said that any violation of rules and regulations by Government Staff will be met with strict action to ensure transparency and maintain public trust. “All Government officials are Public Servants, henceforth any violation of rules and regulations by Government Staff will be met with strict action to ensure transparency…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Food and Drugs Administration conducted an inspection drive in Salcete on Monday to check for hygienic conditions of manufacturing units of various sweets and Farsan manufacturers. One of the premises located at Pirni Verna was found operating under unhygienic and unsanitary conditions and was directed to stop. the activities with immediate effect. The Farsan stored in the said premises was also found without any proper FSSAI label declaration. Further, an Inspection report was served to them directing them to comply with the deficiencies. During the search operation in other premises located in Borda, Margao Farsan such as…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association (AGDBYA) organised Biking & Hiking to Kuskem waterfall in Canacona taluka on 18th August 2024. A total of 52 Bikes with 80+ youths from different parts of Goa participated in this Event. This Event was conducted to unite the youths, create awareness of saving the trees and the environment and also understand Road safety & Riding Discipline. This Organization has been conducting this event for the past 14 years. Rohit Vernekar, Secretary, AGDBYA, thanked all the participants present. He also thanked Goa Forest Dept. for granting the permission. Snacks and lunch…

NEW DELHI: The Centre has informed the authorities in airports, ports and borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to remain alert about incoming international passengers who show monkeypox (mpox) symptoms, sources said. Mpox has been spreading around the world. Three state-run hospitals have been selected as the key facilities in Delhi to quarantine, manage and treat mpox patients. They are Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital, and Lady Hardinge Hospital. The Centre has asked all states to keep hospitals ready to handle mpox cases. These hospitals should be designated as nodal centres and the information given to the public, sources said.…