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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Minister for Labour and Employment Babush Monserrate said that there does not exist any provision under Labour and Employment Department to ensure that the private companies employ Goans. ‘There does not exist any provision under Labour and Employment Department to ensure that the private companies employ Goans,” said Monserrate He further said that government has taken various steps taken to ensure that private companies provide jobs to Goans. “To enroll/register in Employment Exchange, a valid 15 years Residence Certificate issued by competent authority is pre-requisite. Secondly, in view of Employment Exchange Compulsory Notification of Vacancies Act, 1959,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the past 10 years, up to 18 Goan residents have obtained Indian citizenship, while 22 more have applications waiting before the Union Home Ministry. Through a 2017 directive, the Ministry of Home Affairs gave the District Collectors the authority to look into foreign nationals living in Goa obtaining citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955. The Ministry has been renewing its order every two years since that time. The most current two-year period began in October 2024. According to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, 18 Goans have received Indian citizenship from the Union Ministry thus far. The Union…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) has announced temporary road closures in Central Panaji (Phase 3) as part of ongoing infrastructure development under the Smart City Mission. Key road stretches in Panaji will remain closed for vehicular traffic from 9th February 2025 to 28th February 2025 to facilitate essential roadwork. These roads cover a total length of 1,415 meters, including: General Bernardo Guedes Road– From Geeta Bakery to INOX (535 meters) – MG Road– From UCO Bank to Vinanti Restaurant(380 meters) Costa Alvares Road – From Alfran Plaza to DB Road Junction (200 meters) Road from…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: At a legal awareness program organised by the Manohar Parrikar School of Law (Goa University) at the Ideal Highschool, Piligao MLA Premendra Shet stressed the importance of introducing law education at the school level to inspire students to understand the judiciary and its role in society. “While careers in medicine and engineering are often encouraged by parents, law remains an overlooked yet crucial field,” he said. “The judiciary is a vast ocean of knowledge, and all crimes and injustices are addressed by legal experts,” experts noted. They emphasized that law is a fundamental pillar of society, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2025 commenced on Friday with much fanfare, and Goa Tourism is making a grand impression with its vibrant pavilion that showcases the state’s rich cultural heritage, new tourism initatives, art, handicrafts, and traditions. Right from the first day, the Goa Tourism Pavilion has become a center of attraction, drawing enthusiastic visitors. The Goa Tourism Pavilion is a visual treat for visitors, offering a glimpse into the unique traditions of the state. It showcases Goa’s diverse cultural offerings through live performances, craft demonstrations, and displays of traditional artifacts. The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism…

VERNA: A heated altercation over vehicle damage turned violent, when a man was assaulted with a knife near the Cipla Company in Verna Industrial Estate. According to the Verna Police, the incident occurred around 12:30 PM when the complainant, Sunil Pujari, a resident of Budhwar Peth, Ponda, confronted the accused, Balaji Waghmare, from Nimgao Ketki Majiwada, Maharashtra, regarding damage to his vehicle. The dispute quickly escalated, and Waghmare allegedly attacked Pujari with a knife, causing injuries. Following the complaint, Verna Police registered an offence under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, 2023, and arrested the accused. He…

Team Goemkarponn OLDGOA: Old Goa Police have arrested Assam native for allegedly molesting woman in private hospital. As per information, the accused person who is working as ward boy in private Hospital, Old Goa, went in room No 23, C- Block, Ground Floor and touched the breast of the complainant when she was sleeping, thereby committed an offence of outraging the modesty of the complainant. The victim lady was attending her sick husband in the hospital. The accused took this advantage The accused namely Ikram Hussein r/o Ella , n/o Assam made attempt to escape after commission of offence. Old…