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Mumbai: Eknath Shinde resigned as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Tuesday and was appointed the caretaker chief minister by Governor CP Radhakrishnan. Shinde, along with his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar had arrived at the Raj Bhavan to meet the Governor, as the Maharashtra assembly term comes to an end today. However, the suspense over who will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra continues. Days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ruling Mahayuti won a landslide victory in the assembly elections, shattering the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dream to wrest power. The government formation in Maharashtra, which…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Despite the mega opposition to the project, Sterlite Power claimed that it has completed its Goa-Tamnar Transmission Project which will stabilise power delivery and minimise outages in South Goa. Implemented through its Special Purpose Vehicle, Goa-Tamnar Transmission Project Limited (GTTPL), the project brings Goa’s first 400 kV Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) to Dharbandora. The enhanced transmission capacity will also provide a direct feed from the new Dharbandora substation to South Goa, reducing the load on existing substations. “This project is a crucial step forward in strengthening Goa’s power infrastructure. By addressing key gaps and bringing advanced technology like the…

In a significant development for Goa’s energy landscape, Sterlite Power has announced the completion of its controversial Goa-Tamnar Transmission Project. Despite opposition from various environmental groups and residents, the project promises to enhance power delivery and minimize outages in South Goa. Spearheaded through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), the Goa-Tamnar Transmission Project Limited (GTTPL), this initiative has introduced Goa’s first 400 kV Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) at Dharbandora, marking a new era in the state’s power infrastructure. At the heart of the discourse surrounding the Tamnar project lies an essential dilemma: can the increasing power demands of Goa be met without…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Monday directed the State government to revise the pay scale of Group ‘D’ employees in the Directorate of Health Services, which has been pending for more than eight years. Arrears must be paid within six months of January 1, 2016, according to the Division Bench’s ruling, which was signed by Justices Makarand Karnik and Nivedita Mehta. The High Court upheld the claim of the petitioners that the minimum salary payable in their favour was Rs 7,000 with effect from the date of their appointment in view of recommendations of…

PANAJI: Celebrating yet another milestone in cinematic innovation and international collaboration, Film Bazaar 2024 concluded on a promising note as part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), the event brought together industry stalwarts, emerging filmmakers, and global partners to celebrate the art of storytelling and foster new creative ventures. Over the years, Film Bazaar has become a vital platform for discovering, supporting, and showcasing South Asian content and talent. It continues to be a dynamic hub for collaboration and growth within the global film industry. In a…

Udaipur: Clashes broke out and stones were pelted outside the City Palace, Udaipur, in Rajasthan, on Monday night after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Rajsamand, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, and his supporters, were denied entry to the palace. This came hours after Vishvaraj Singh was anointed the titular head of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar, after the death of his father Mahendra Singh Mewar earlier this month. However, a cloud of a feud between Mahendra Singh Mewar and his estranged younger brother Arvind Singh Mewar, the descendants of Rajput king Maharana Pratap, hung over the occasion. Videos, widely shared…

Rome: India supports an immediate ceasefire in West Asia and favours a two-state solution in the long-term, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday as he condemned terrorism, hostage-taking and civilian casualties in military operations. Speaking at the 10th edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogue in Rome, Mr Jaishankar said that the situation in West Asia is deeply concerning, both for what has happened and what may still come. “India unequivocally condemns terrorism and hostage-taking. It also regards large-scale civilian casualties in military operations to be unacceptable. International humanitarian law cannot be disregarded,” he said. “In immediate terms, we…