In recent news, a series of incidents involving the fraudulent offering of government jobs has brought to light the deceptive practices of individuals preying on job seekers. The arrest of Pooja Naik by the Mardol police has shed light on the extent of this fraudulent activity. Naik has been charged with defrauding individuals by offering them government jobs in multiple incidents. One such case involved a complaint filed by Priya Mandrekar of Porvorim, who alleged that she was dishonestly persuaded to transfer a substantial sum of Rs 4 lakh to the bank account of Ajit and Anisha Satarkar. This transfer…
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Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Former Sancoale Sarpanch Premanand Naik’s indefinite hunger strike, launched in protest against the issuance of a license to Bhutani Infra, has garnered significant support from politicians across party lines. Several prominent figures visited Naik on Wednesday, urging him to withdraw his strike, but Naik remains steadfast in his demand for the license revocation. Among those who expressed solidarity was Cortalim MLA Anton Vas, who visited Naik late on Tuesday night. Vas, speaking on the issue, said, “The people of Sancoale should stand firmly behind Naik in this fight. I have done everything within my power, including raising…
Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Three rooms illegally constructed by a tenant in a disputed mundkarial land and rented out to tourists at Colomb-Patnem (Canacona) in violation of CRZ notifications are demolished by Canacona administration. Acting on the demolition orders of the GCZMA, Canacona Mamlatdar Manoj Korgaonkar led demolition squad to carried out the demolitions of the alleged illegal structures at Bhakti-kutir, Colomb-Patnem near Palolem in Canacona. The demolitions are carried out in a two days exercise on Wednesday-Thursday. Korgaonkar informed that following GCZMA demolition order, though 30 months period is normally allowed to remove the illegal structure (3 rooms in this…
Rajasthan : The timing couldn’t have been more coincidental. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first bilateral meeting in five years on Wednesday, where they underscored that a “stable, predictable and amicable” bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Beijing is important — a refreshing break since the Galwan days. On the other hand, a Lutyens Star in Modi 1.0, who held two crucial portfolios separately — Information and Broadcasting as well as Sports — is now back in Rajasthan as a Cabinet Minister of some meaty portfolios like commerce, where his long-term goal is rather…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a concerted effort to enhance law and order in the district, the North Goa Police has intensified its focus on criminal elements over the last week. A series of proactive measures have been implemented to curb criminal activities and maintain public safety. History Sheeters checked: In the past seven days, approximately 85 history sheets have been thoroughly checked. This is part of a broader effort to keep a close watch on individuals with a criminal past and ensure that their activities are being monitored. Surprise Night Checks: Duty Officers have been instructed to carry out surprise…
New Delhi: India will impose restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) when necessary to protect national interests, particularly given its location in a strategically sensitive region, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. During an interactive session at Wharton Business School on October 22, she also emphasised that the Modi government’s development strategy focuses on four key areas: infrastructure, investment, innovation, and inclusiveness, to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. Sitharaman arrived in the United States on Tuesday afternoon to attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings and stopped at the University of Pennsylvania during her…
Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Port Authority has received global recognition for its environmental initiatives, becoming the first port in India to offer Green Ship Incentives through the prestigious Environment Ship Index (ESI) portal. This accomplishment places the port on the international stage, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) for promoting environmentally friendly practices among seagoing vessels. The incentive scheme, named ‘Harit Shrey’, was launched in October 2023. The program offers discounts on port charges based on the ESI scores of commercial vessels, encouraging ships to reduce their emissions and comply with international environmental standards. Vessels with…