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Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: The Charles Corriea Foundation has emphasized the necessity of going over all completed work, pointing out any flaws, and offering guidance for the final restoration and completion of the Kala Academy. Meeting called by Kala Rakhonn Mandd at the Gomant Vidya Niketan hall featured a detailed presentation on the declining state of the Kala Academy by renowned architect and Charles Corriea Foundation convenor Tanvi Karia. It was demanded at the meeting, which was attended by politicians, MLAs, social activists, and artists, that the government release a White Paper on Kala Academy. Goa Forward Chief Vijai Sardesai urged…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Çelebi India, a global leader in ground handling services, proudly announces its selection as the ground handling service provider for Qatar Airways’ new passenger flights from Doha to Manohar International Airport, Goa (GOX). This significant achievement further cements Çelebi’s reputation as the preferred partner for major international airlines. Qatar Airways’ decision to partner with Çelebi India underscores the airline’s trust in Çelebi’s expertise and commitment to excellence. With over 65 years of experience in the industry, ÇelebiIndia has consistently delivered top-tier ground handling services to some of the world’s leading airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific, British…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In light of the recent advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry to all states following a spate of Zika virus cases reported in Maharashtra, residents of Goa are advised to take appropriate precautionary measures to protect themselves from the mosquito-borne viral infection. “The Zika virus is a flavivirus transmitted to humans by the Aedes mosquito, which also transmits dengue and chikungunya. The Zika virus can also be transmitted via sexual intercourse or blood transfusion,” said Dr Chitralekha Nayak, consultant physician at Healthway Hospitals, Old Goa. Due to Goa’s proximity to Maharashtra and the ongoing monsoons, the…

London: Keir Starmer’s Labour Party scored a landslide victory in the UK general elections, a result that reflects a seismic realignment in British politics as Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party imploded. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s last-minute attempt to sway voters fell short as his Conservative Party lost the UK general elections. Ahead of voting, the Conservatives warned voters that opting for Labour would lead to higher taxes. Led by Keir Starmer, the Labour Party has crossed the majority mark of 326 in the 650-member House of Commons. It is leading on 406 seats, while Rishi Sunak’s party has managed to win just 112 seats…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: On Friday, Goa Forward Chief and three-time Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai painted a grim picture of Mormugao Taluka’s future, highlighting rampant extortion and gambling during a Janata Darbar in Vasco. Sardesai assured residents that he would raise their grievances in the upcoming assembly session. “The people of Mormugao Taluka are not getting justice despite having BJP MLAs,” Sardesai declared. “The MLAs who promised action on critical issues have betrayed the people. The Taluka is on the brink of a health disaster and is sitting on a ticking time bomb due to lack of planning.” Sardesai was particularly…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: Mapusa Police today has arrested Parshuram Verlekar (50) for allegedly assaulting Valrey Milagres Dias resulting in bodily injuries. As per the information, a case has been registered at Mapusa Police Station under Cr. No. 103/2024, U/Sec 118 (1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, based on a complaint filed by Simon Milagres Dias, aged 55, a self-employed resident of Calizor, Moira, Bardez, Goa. According to the complaint, on July 3, 2024, at 4:30 PM near the Village Panchayat building in Moira, Bardez, Goa, Purushottam Dinanath Verlekar, a resident of Atafondem, Moira, Bardez, Goa, who was riding a…

New Delhi: The Union Budget is likely to decriminalise provisions in as many as five Acts administered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is for the first time that Acts under the central bank are being discussed for decriminalisation, a government official told Moneycontrol on July 4. “The inter-ministerial committee has reviewed the Acts. Nineteen provisions in five Acts were shortlisted for decriminalisation. Out of the 19, six may be decriminalised in the Union Budget, ” he said. “Payment and Settlement Systems Act, the RBI Act, the FEMA Act, Banking Regulation Act and Indian Coinage Act are among…