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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Congress Party today charged the government of wholesale LOOT and corruption during the Viksit Goem/IEW event held in February, during which the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modiji had visited Goa. Mr. Coutinho referred to the 120 crores expenses shown as incurred towards 33 works executed, 23 of these works being executed without following Codal formalities. Congress leader from Margao Savio Coutinho along with Camilo Camara, Lalan Parsekar, Robert Vaz, Anwar Naroo, Sujata Parsekar, Anees Tanwar, during a press briefing at the District Congress office, gave details of the various work’s which are being claimed to have…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Ahead of upcoming celebrations such as Shimgostav and Holi, the forest department has banned open burning in the forest areas. However, they have also stated that worshipping or conducting rituals in forests or protected areas could potentially result in wildfires. In a circular, the Deputy Conservator of Forests (wildlife and ecotourism-North) has cautioned that violators will face consequences under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. For the purpose of preventing forest fires, the department has released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which must be closely followed. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity that might result in…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: Congratulating Department of Information and Publicity,Chief Minister said this edition of Nave Parv marks the relaunch of the magazine that gives insights about the developments in the State. Speaking further CM said the purpose of this magazine is to enlighten the citizens about the projects taken up by the government and various schemes meant for the betterment of the people. The magazine covered success stories of individuals and the other news from the State. Chief Minister informed that the issue Nave Parva magazine will be published quarterly. The idea of the magazine is to bridge the information…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: Congratulating the recipients of the National Cooperative Development Cooperation (NCDC) awards for Co-operative Excellence and Merit which were given to Primary Cooperative Societies in recognition of the contributions and services rendered by the Co-operative Societies in the Co-operative sector during the year 2022-23, Minister for Co-operation, Subhash Shirodkar said that these awards are an encouragement to those working in the cooperative sector to aspire to do more to achieve self reliance. “These awards are an acknowledgement of the hardwork, dedication and commitment of these Cooperatives,” the Minister said while speaking at a function held at the Goa…

MUMBAI: Finance professionals in India are in line for higher salary hikes than those in Hong Kong and Singapore this year, underscoring how firms are tapping the nation’s economic boom as China slows, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Salaries in India could rise by 10% in 2024, analyst Sarah Jane Mahmud wrote in a note Friday, citing survey data from consulting firm Aon. That compares with 4% in the two financial hubs. HSBC Holdings Plc and Julius Baer Group Ltd. are ramping up their client advisory in the world’s most populous country as they seek to manage a greater share of…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: The South Goa Sessions Court has given permission for Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate and his wife, MLA Jennifer, to apply for a non-immigrant visa. The couple is accused of carrying out an attack on the Panaji Police Station. The court states that there is no objection if the Regional Passport Office issues a certificate of no objection to the US Consulate General in Mumbai. Sessions Judge Irshad Agha, however, stated that the two must provide a copy of their visa to the court in writing within 15 days of obtaining it for records. He claimed that approving…

New Delhi: The United States today said it is closely monitoring the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) implemented by India to expedite Indian citizenship for persecuted migrants from neighbouring countries. The Act aims to ease the citizenship process for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Critics have questioned the government over the exclusion of Muslims from the Act, but Home Minister Amit Shah said that CAA is meant to help minorities in those countries facing religious persecution. He said that Muslims from these countries are also free to apply for Indian citizenship under the existing laws.…