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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Friday said the government has decided to black-list 27 contractors and issue show-cause notices to 30 engineers due to poor conditions of the roads in Goa. The Chief Minister spoke to the media after chairing a high-level meeting on road infrastructure with officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), Electricity Department, and Water Resources Department (WRD), in the presence of the Finance Secretary. Chief Minister said he has instructed the PWD to issue directives to all contractors to repair any roads damaged during the Defect Liability Period (DLP) by the deadline…

— Over 1000 students from across Goa attend the function Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) celebrated the 83rd Foundation Day of the CSIR by organizing an Open Day on its campus at Dona Paula today, September 26, 2024. On the occasion, over 1000 students along with their teachers from 32 different schools visited the institute and interacted with staff and visited laboratories.  The NIO also screened various films related to ocean sciences with the motto of creating awareness among the students about the topics. As part of the events, a talk…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Diploma in Teaching Indian Sign Language (DTISL) course, initiated by the Office of the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities through an MoU with the prestigious National Institute Ali Yavar National Institute of Speech & Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD) under the DePwD, MSJ&E and Govt. of India in association with Goa University has begun at the Goa University Campus, Taleigao Plateau, Goa. The launch of the DTISL course signifies Goa’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their abilities. By nurturing skilled sign language teachers, the state is taking a proactive step towards ensuring…

Kanpur: India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 1: Bangladesh were 107 for 3 in their first innings when bad light stopped play after lunch on day 1 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur. Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be bowled after lunch before the players walked off due to bad light. Mushfiqur Rahim (6) and Mominul Haque (40) were at the crease during the break. Earlier, India pacer Akash Deep removed both the openers as Bangladesh reached 74 for 2 at…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As Sunburn Goa 2024 prepares for its comeback in December this year, but with a twist  of new venue, has sparked major controversy surrounds the popular electronic dance music (EDM) festival. While the event organizers are exploring various options in North and South- meant with public opposition, both the government and ruling party has preferred to remain tight-lipped on the entire issue. The event, which was slated to be held in South Goa from December 28 to December 30, encountered increasing opposition from local residents, political leaders, and environmental advocates for many reasons. More so, the Goa Industrial…

New Delhi: India climbed one place to 39th rank out of 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 rankings, according to a report by the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organization. Last year, the country was ranked 40th. “India rises to 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024,” Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said in a post on social media platform X. India’s innovation landscape continues to flourish, powered by our innovators and entrepreneurs, he said. The consistent improvement in the GII ranking is owing to the knowledge capital, vibrant start-up ecosystem, and the…

Beijing, China: China’s ambitions to enhance its naval capabilities have encountered a setback following the sinking of its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Zhou-class, at a shipyard near Wuhan. The incident, which occurred in late May or early June, was confirmed by US officials and first reported by the Wall Street Journal. US media reports said that the Zhou-class submarine was the first of its kind and represented a new generation of Chinese nuclear submarines designed for stealth and efficiency. It was intended to bolster China’s undersea warfare capabilities, particularly in monitoring and potentially confronting US naval forces in the…