The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, stands as a pivotal moment for the middle class in India. While it may not have specifically catered to regions like Goa, its overarching impact on the nation highlights a progressive shift catering to the hopes and aspirations of everyday citizens. Budget 2025 is significant not just in its numerical allocations but in the broader narrative it encapsulates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has consistently shifted away from the traditional, high-tax regime characteristic of previous decades under the United Progressive Alliance. This movement away from excessive taxation, which stemmed from…
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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, Sadanand Shet Tanavade, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the entire BJP government for presenting the Budget 2025, a game-changing move that will shape India’s future and uplift the common man. The Viksit Bharat Budget 2025 is a landmark initiative that sets the stage for a Samruddh and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, and guided by Home Minister Amit Shah, this budget is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to the nation’s growth. It embodies the core values…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today said has welcomed the visionary focus on cancer care in the Budget. “As announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Day Care Cancer Centres will be established in all district hospitals within the next two years,” said Rane He further said that with 200 more centres to be set up in 2025-26, alleviating the load on tertiary hospitals and providing specialized care closer to people,” said Rane He further said that under the visionary leadership of PM, Bharat is advancing on its mission to provide world class healthcare services, bringing health solutions closer to…
Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: A large number of residents from Velsao gathered at Sancoale to protest on Saturday morning against the barricading of a historically significant Holy Cross, allegedly by a private builder. The protestors accused the builder of blocking access to private properties, religious sites, and public roads, creating inconvenience for locals. The issue comes after a similar protest against the same builder for restricting access to the Zuarinagar post office, forcing the postmaster to operate outside the gated premises. Builder Barricades Land, Blocking Religious and Public Access According to residents, the builder purchased a large chunk of land from…
What Gets Costlier? — Flat Panel Displays – BCD increased from 10% to 20%, impacting TVs and mobile phones. — Social Welfare Surcharge – Exemption removed on 82 tariff lines currently under cess. What Gets Cheaper? — Cancer, chronic diseases medicines – 36 life saving drugs fully exempted from basic custom duties. — Electronic Goods /Mobiles– The FM announced reduction of BCD (basic customs duty) to 5 per cent for open cells and other components. — Cobalt powder and waste, scrap of lithium-ion battery, Lead, Zinc and 12 more critical minerals to be exempted from Basic Customs Duty (BCD). — EVs – 35 additional…
Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Newly Appointed BJP Goa Unit President Damu Naik today has welcomed the Union Budget Presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “As Goa BJP President, I welcome the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,” said Naik reacting to Union Budget. He further said that this budget highlights the NDA government’s unwavering commitment to economic prudence, robust fiscal management, and inclusive growth.
Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: A fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday at the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Sunday Market, destroying two shops completely and partially damaging two others. Firefighters from the Vasco Fire Station, along with the electricity department, responded swiftly and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread further in the congested market area. Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar also rushed to the spot upon information to oversee all the fire fighting operations to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to other shops in the dense market. Vasco Fire Officer Dilip Bicholkar confirmed that…