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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister Babush Monserrate today said that his government will amend the Labour Act in the next Assembly session to enhance the fine from the existing Rs 500 against private companies violating employment or labour laws. “The government will amend the Labour Act during the upcoming session, increasing the fine from the current Rs 500 for private companies that violate labor or employment laws,” said Monserrate. He further said that two pharmaceutical companies have received notices for breaking the law and failing to notify the state authorities about job openings. Monserrate also said that the state government has…

Goemkarponn desk ASSAGAO: The Wednesday night candlelight protest outside Rumba nightclub in Assagao has shed light on the growing concerns of the local residents regarding the proliferation of illegal nightclubs in the area. With over three hundred people coming together to voice their grievances, it is evident that the issue has struck a chord with the community. The protesters raised concerns about the adverse impact of these illegal nightclubs on the peace and tranquillity of the village. They have alleged that many of these establishments operate without the necessary construction licenses, leading to disturbances caused by loud music late into…

NEW DELHI: Israel has responded with an AI-generated image bearing the words ‘Where Were Your Eyes On October 7th’ in response to the “All eyes on Rafah” social media campaign which saw 44 million Instagram accounts along with global celebrities and sports stars sharing the AI-generated image focusing on the Gaza crisis. The image released by the Israeli government has gathered over 594,300 views, 29,000 likes and 6,600 reposts. The image was captioned with the words: “We will NEVER stop talking about October 7th. We will NEVER stop fighting for the hostages.” On X, the platform formerly Twitter, has also seen 27.5…

Goemkarponn desk VERNA: Days after the horrific Verna accident, the Traffic department has begun inspecting alco-meter tests at private companies that already have a system in place. As per the information, the department will also write to the IDC Chairman and MD to ensure all companies comply with the advisory. Simultaneously, the Office of the Commissioner of Labour & Employment (Goa) commenced its investigation and served notice to the company in charge of the Verna project. “One of your department’s employees passed away due to an accident that happened while they were working for you. By this notice, you are…

NEW YORK: Rishabh Pant turned emotional after his return to the Indian senior men’s cricket team following a hiatus of 528 days. In a video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant expressed his ecstasy following a net session with the other members of the India’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “Getting back on the field with the Indian jersey on is a different feel altogether and this is something I have missed a lot,” said Pant. “I think seeing the teammates, meeting them again, spending time, having fun with them (something I…

New York [US], : Ahead of their start of the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in the West Indies and the United States, Indian Cricket Team members received ICC awards and Team of the Year caps for their outstanding performance for their national side in recent times. World No. 1 T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav was facilitated with ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year and T20I Team of the Year cap. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was given the ICC Test Team of the Year cap. Men in Blu skipper Rohit Sharma along with Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj received…

Singapore: Some frequent fliers have described Singapore Airlines (SIA) in-flight service protocol following the recent severe turbulence on its plane as a hasty move which is already having repercussions on its service offerings and driving up stress levels of cabin crew, a media report said on Thursday. However, the overall requirement of suspending meal service and “cabin crew members must buckle up when the seat-belt sign is turned on”, has had a ripple effect on passengers and crew, The Straits Times reported. SIA put more comprehensive safety measures in place shortly after Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore experienced severe…