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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Government aims to provide free electricity to households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar panels informed Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy Resources, Ramkrishna alias SudinDhavlikar while addressing the gathering after inaugurating the 2- days training Programme on ‘PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ (Grid Connected Solar Rooftop systems) in Panaji. Speaking further he said that the scheme offers a subsidy of up to 40 percent to households, making renewable energy more affordable and accessible. The training Programme was organized by National Power Training Institute, Ministry of Power, Government of India. The Central Government…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has taken strict action against unauthorized paramotor flying activities conducted at Keri Beach. As per Section 22 of the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982, a fine of ₹1,00,000/- has been imposed on the person engaged in unauthorized activity, to be paid within 30 days. Failure to comply will attract additional penalties, and the amount will be recovered as arrears of land revenue if unpaid. The Tourist Police Unit, Calangute, has been directed to monitor and ensure that the violator does not engage in unauthorized activities in the future.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Department has taken action against the respondent for operating an unauthorized and overloaded boat at Calangute Beach, resulting in a tragic incident on December 25, 2024. The boat capsized, injuring five and causing one fatality. An investigation revealed the lack of valid permissions and overloading. As a result, the respondent is barred from operating the vessel for three years, and all fees paid are forfeited. The Department is committed to enforcing safety and compliance in Goa’s watersports industry.

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: After evading arrest for a considerable period, Pundalik Verlekar alias Shekhar Verlekar (54), a resident of Mangor Hill, Vasco da Gama, was finally apprehended by Vasco Police on Monday in Belgavi, Karnataka. Verlekar had multiple Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) issued against him under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by various courts in Goa. According to Vasco Police, Verlekar had been on the run, frequently moving between Sindhudurg (Maharashtra) and Belgavi (Karnataka) to avoid arrest. The accused was wanted in cases registered in Margao and Mapusa, with Vasco Police Station receiving one Standing Warrant and two NBWs…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Power Minister Ramakrishna Dhavalikar today slammed his own department over State’s failure to meet the green energy target for Goa. Addressing.the gathering at the training Program under PM Surya Ghar:Muft Bijlee Yojana, Dhavalikar pointed out how Goa aimed to achieve 150MW of solar power by 2020 but failed to do so and even now it has not reach even 1MW for the current financial year as against set target of 10MW. In keeping with Prime Minister Modi’s goal of producing 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, Dhavalikar underlined the need of reaching renewable energy targets. Dhavalikar…

New Delhi: In a strategic move to bolster its economic stance and avoid being labeled protectionist, India has reduced import duties on high-end motorcycles and cars in its 2025-26 Union Budget. This decision comes on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff increases aimed at Canada, Mexico, and China, although India was not directly targeted. Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized that India is committed to a non-protectionist approach, even as global trade tensions escalate. “We don’t want to give anybody any signal that we would like to be protectionist,” Pandey stated, underscoring India’s intention to reduce its…

New Delhi: As the Delhi Assembly elections approach, Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah delivered a blistering attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders during an election rally in Jangpura, marking the final day of campaigning. Shah’s remarks were aimed squarely at AAP’s Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal, highlighting what he termed as their failures and corruption. Shah accused Manish Sisodia, the former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, of achieving nothing substantial in his 10-year tenure except for the controversial opening of liquor shops near schools and temples. He emphasized that Sisodia is the only education…