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New Delhi: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections jumped 10 per cent to about Rs1.64 lakh crore in December compared to Rs1.49 lakh crore in the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said on Monday. During the April-December 2023 period, gross GST collection witnessed a robust 12 per cent growth, reaching Rs14.97 lakh crore, as against Rs13.40 lakh crore collected in the same period of the previous year, the ministry said in a statement. The average monthly gross GST collection of Rs1.66 lakh crore in the first nine-month period this year represents a 12 per cent increase compared…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa announced its first rabies-related death in over five years in September of last year, seven months after the state celebrated being declared “rabies free” earlier in the year. According to health officials, this was the first case of the deadly disease in the state. According to Dr. Prashant Suryavanshi, the state epidemiologist, the victim is from North Goa. In February of last year, Goa’s Directorate of Health Services (DHS) became the first Indian state to declare itself “rabies free,” having eradicated the disease from humans for more than five years. There was almost little chance of…

New Delhi: In a recent video message to the employees of his conglomerate, billionaire Gautam Adani shared insights into what he described as a year of “extraordinary contrasts” for the group. He said that the group overcame attacks by an international short seller and various groups opposed to Adani interests. He said that the conglomerate emerged from this tumultuous period in a “position of unprecedented strength.” “About 12 months ago, our resilience was tested by an attack from an international short seller. This was further complicated as various groups with opposing interests to Adani leveraged the short seller’s claim for…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In an apparent jibe at Opposition INDIA bloc, Goa BJP’s General Secretary and former MLA, Damodar Naik, has said that it is “mere conglomeration of alphabets and has no force to make any impact”. Speaking to IANS over current political situation in the country and Goa, Naik said that voters are vigilant and will not fall prey to any guarantees of the Opposition, which according to him never gets fulfilled. “Congress failed in 60 years of its rule to eradicate poverty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming up with policies and schemes for the poor sections of…

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, has underscored the global dynamics that position India as a potential contender to challenge China’s dominance in the supply-chain sector, saying a substantial opportunity emerging in 2024, with the potential to draw unparalleled levels of investment into the country. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, on January 1 said that the global stage is poised for India to emerge as a credible competitor to China’s dominance in the supply-chain arena. He anticipates that this shift will create a significant opportunity in the year 2024, attracting unprecedented volumes of investment into the country.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai announced on Monday that a six-day session of the Legislative Assembly will commence on February 2. Legislative Secretary Namrata Ulman has issued a notification in this regard, stating the sixth session of the eighth Legislative Assembly of Goa will have six sittings, from February 2 to 9. The monsoon session of Goa Assembly had taken place from July 18 to August 10.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Following the disclosure of house numbers to ghost constructions in Old Goa by activist Mariano Ferrao and Ponda resident John Mascarenhas, a group of concerned individuals has urged that the panchayat immediately cancel the home numbers. Old Goa resident Glen Cabral told reporters in Panaji on Monday that although house numbers to 21 constructions have been assigned, there are currently just about four structures. Cabral stated, “Where structures do not exist, the panchayat should immediately conduct an inspection of the property and revoke the house numbers,” emphasizing that the action should be taken before any real structures…