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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) CEO Sanjit Rodrigues IAS today said that they will come up with a policy for undertaking maintenance of thr Smart City works post completion. “Will come up with a policy for undertaking maintenance of the Smart City works post completion; there are some issues pertaining to completed work,” said Rodrigues He further informed that a meeting will be held with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to discuss the matters. “While Smart City works may have caused pipe damage, we responded swiftly to repair it. Although it may not have met public…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Picnic of a Vasco family and friends turned tragic as a 17 year old boy drowns while all were enjoying in sea waters at Kakolam beach of Khola Canacona. According to Canacona police Sagar Lamani, 17 resident of Mangor Hills, Near Durgadevi Temple Vasco along with the family and friends drowned in the sea at Kakolam beach waters of Khola village. Lamani was brought to CHC Canacona in a 108 Ambulance stating he had drowned in sea waters at Kakolam beach of Khola village was declared dead by the doctor on duty. According to Canacona police, their…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s tourism industry will greatly benefit from the improved flight connectivity and e-visa rules announced in the Union Budget, according to Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte. Khaunte told reporters in Panaji that e-visa facilities will facilitate foreign visitors’ arrival in India and, eventually, Goa. Khaunte said the announcement will assist enhance foot traffic and help recoup from the post-COVID-19 tourism gap, pointing to the updated UDAN plan that improves regional connections. Khaunte praised the Union Budget, saying it reinforces the commitment of the Indian government to a number of sectors. “This budget will significantly speed up the nation’s…

New Delhi: In the latest Global Firepower Index for 2025, India has once again demonstrated its growing military prowess by securing the fourth position among the world’s most powerful armies. This ranking underscores India’s consistent efforts in defence modernisation and self-reliance. Meanwhile, Pakistan has experienced a significant drop, falling from the ninth to the 12th position. The United States, Russia, and China continue to dominate the top three spots, reflecting their robust military capabilities and extensive resources. India’s fourth-place ranking, maintained for the sixth consecutive year, is a testament to its strategic investments in defence technology, financial resources, logistics, and…

According to the UN Committee on Contributions, as of January 31 2025, thirty-five member states have paid their regular budget assessments in full within the 30-day due period specified in UN financial regulations. New Delhi:: In a demonstration of its commitment to global cooperation, India has made a timely payment of $37.64 million to the United Nations Regular Budget for 2025. This payment has earned India a place among the 35 member states on the UN’s ‘honour roll’ for paying their dues in full and on time. UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang has praised India for its consistent and…

Shivpuri: In a disturbing incident that highlights the importance of food safety, a large-scale feast at a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district turned into a health crisis, affecting over 170 people. The event, which took place on Saturday, was part of a community gathering in the Mamoni Kala gram panchayat area. District health officials confirmed that the affected individuals, mostly from villages under the Mamoni Kala gram panchayat, began showing symptoms of food poisoning after consuming the food served at the temple. Sanjay Risheshwar, the District Medical and Health Officer, stated that preliminary investigations suggest food poisoning as the…

New Delhi: In a significant escalation of his immigration policies, US President Donald Trump has initiated the deportation of Indian nationals from the United States, marking a new frontier in his administration’s hardline stance against undocumented migrants. A US military C-17 aircraft, carrying 205 Indian nationals, took off from San Antonio, Texas, around 3 am IST on February 4, 2025, bound for India. This flight is the first of its kind to India and underscores the extensive reach of Trump’s emergency declaration on immigration. This deportation is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to address the estimated…