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New Delhi: In a fresh setback for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, his private secretary has been sacked over alleged violation of rules during his appointment. Bibhav Kumar’s services have been terminated with immediate effect, said the Directorate of Vigilance in its order, stating that he was appointed in violation of the Central Civil Service Rules, related to temporary appointments. The AAP hit back at the Lieutenant Governor over this latest setback and accused the BJP of trying to finish the party led by Mr Kejriwal. Mr Kumar faced a police case in 2007 in…

New Delhi: Months after several Opposition leaders claimed that they received messages warning of “state-sponsored” hackers trying to access their iPhones, the tech giant has sent out a “mercenary spyware” alert to its users in 92 countries, including India. The notification was sent out late last night. An Apple statement on the notification also mentions Pegasus spyware, which raised a political storm in 2021 over allegations that Opposition leaders were among those snooped on. Following Pegasus developer NSO group’s statement that its clients are only vetted governments and their agencies, the Opposition had asked the Centre to come clear on…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: The ruling BJP in Goa on Wednesday claimed the opposition Congress could hold poll-related events in both Lok Sabha constituencies in the state within a gap of few hours thanks to the “superb” infrastructure put in place by the Narendra Modi government that made commuting easy for people. The Congress on Tuesday held Lok Sabha election campaign meetings – first at Patradevi in North Goa constituency at 9 am and later at Margao in South Goa poll campaign at 12.30 pm. The grand old party could hold and finish both its events in time as the leaders…

Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Goa Excise officials on Wednesday seized 720 boxes of liquor valued at Rs 42 lakh at Goa-Maharashtra border, allegedly being transported to Maharashtra. Excise Inspector Rajesh Naik, told IANS, that the seizure was done at Patradevi check post in the north district of the coastal state. “We intercepted a truck at the checkpost and we found around 530 boxes of vodka and 190 boxes of beer, value of which is around Rs 42.46 lakh,” Naik said, adding that the driver of the vehicle has been arrested. “This consignment was bound for Maharashtra. We are verifying whether it…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A clash that erupted recently during the Palki Utsav in Goa’s Rudreshwar Temple caused the Bhandari community to denounce their support for the state government and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, claimed AAP. The members of the Bhandari community alleged that members of another community attacked them during the Palki procession in the temple premises. The incident happened despite police presence and the cops breached the temple’s sanctity by entering with lathis and shoes, said the community leaders. They are holding the Chief Minister accountable as the incident happened in his constituency, Sanquelim. Goa AAP President Amit Palekar,…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: In a significant development, Goa has reported a notable increase in both retail and wholesale licenses, reflecting a vibrant economic landscape. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) India Office has also extended an invitation to Goa FDA to participate as Observer in relevant inspections, indicating heightened cooperation between Indian and American regulatory authorities. Additionally, the state has also made strides in enhancing its drug testing lab infrastructure. According to recent data released by the state government, the state currently boasts of a total of 996 retail licensees and 374 wholesale licensees. This surge in licensing…

Goemakpronn desk Panaji: Goan farmers can expect a 50 per cent to 80 percent increase in net profit by transitioning from chemical farming to natural farming, which renders a farm entirely self-reliant on organic produce and fertilisers generated on-site, said Padma Shri awardee and natural farmer Sanjay Patil at the recent MOG Sundays talk titled ‘Goa’s Green Evolution’ held at the Museum of Goa, Pilerne. “As a staunch proponent of natural farming since 1991, the shift from utilising chemical input to organic fertilisers has yielded me a profit of 80 per cent. I believe that all Goan farmers should engage…