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Goemkarponn Desk SATTARI: A massive fire engulfed a pharmaceutical warehouse at Honda Industrial Estate in the wee hours of Thursday. As per information, the fire broke out at around 2 am on Thursday. The warehouse was closed no persons were on duty. Nearly, 8 fire tenders from Valpoi and Bicholim were pressed into service and the fire was brought under full control in 6 hours. The loss is estimated to be in lakhs and the cause of the fire is till unknown. The warehouse, which contained chemicals and other medical supplies, turned into a firefighting arena for the firefighters. Because…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that the Karnataka government has not yet submitted any paperwork and that Goa has a strong case before the Supreme Court. “In the Mhadei cases before the Supreme Court, Goa’s case is unquestionably strong. Karnataka has not yet turned in any more paperwork,” Sawant said. He further said that the entire legal team, including Advocate General Devidas Pangam, is prepared to vigorously argue Goa’s case before the Apex Court. Sawant asserted that the Advocate General(AG) and the complete panel of advocates have been taking a serious review of the Mhadei matter for…

The ESG conclave was organised by the GIM in collaboration with UNGCN India, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and PRME India Chapter. NEW DELHI: The Goa Institute of Management (GIM) organised a national conclave on environment, social and governance (ESG) in collaboration with UN Global Compact Network (UNGCN) India, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), and PRME India Chapter on November 24. The event ‘Lead, act and report on environment, social and governance: Dialogue for a Sustainable Future’, saw active participation from industry leaders, ESG experts, and academicians. The participants discussed various sustainable business practices. The conclave started…

Goemkarponn desk CALANGUTE: The Goa Police has registered case of extortion against Devil’s club, Calangute, owner and bouncers over the extortion incident. As per police, that on Wednesday a complaint was received in the incident of extortion by the staff of Devils Club at Calangute, Bardez Goa. The Police Station has registered an offense u/s 392, 427 r/w 34 IPC against accused 1) Pailwan bouncer (details not known), 2) Rambo (details not known), 3) Virendra Gurudas Shirodkar and 4) Proprietor of Devils Bar & Restaurant. Further during the course of investigation, accused named in FIR Rambo is identified as Raymond…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Alleging that Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude has insulted women from the fields of art, culture and literature over the issue of conferring state awards, noted female actors in Goa have demanded to drop him from the Cabinet. Gaude invited the wrath of the people after the announcement of the names of the 12 recipients of the prestigious Goa State Cultural Awards, with all them being male. Filmmaker-actor Jyoti Kunkolienkar along with acclaimed actor Suchita Narvekar and activist Auda Viegas on Wednesday addressed a press conference demanding to drop Gaude from the Cabinet for ‘insulting’ women.…

“In this regard, Afghanistan is pleased to announce its intention to open an Afghan embassy in India,” the Afghan Embassy in India posted on X Afghanistan has announced its intention to open an Afghan embassy in India. Taliban-appointed Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai stressed, “Afghanistan is dedicated to strengthening its ties with India.” “In this regard, Afghanistan is pleased to announce its intention to open an Afghan embassy in India,” the Afghan Embassy in India posted on X. The Embassy will be managed by distinguished Afghan diplomats who will work towards fostering friendly…

Goemkarponn desk WASHINGTON: An Indian national was on Wednesday charged by US federal prosecutors in connection with his participation in a foiled plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil. Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said. The indictment came after the Financial Times reported that the US authorities foiled a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of Sikhs…