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TEAM GORMKARPONN Panaji: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP government over rising unemployment, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday said that the ruling party is committing grave injustice to the youth of the state and pushing them into a bleak future. He was reacting to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 report stating the state’s unemployment rate pegged at 8.7% as against the national average of 4.5%. “Congratulations to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for getting another certificate from the Periodic Labour Force Survey over the unemployment rate. BJP’s double engine has failed to address the unemployment…

TEAM GOEMKARPONN Valpoi: On the auspicious occasion of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Ji’s 108th Jayanti, a day that honours the legacy of a visionary leader who pioneered the philosophy of Integral Humanism, Minister and MLA Valpoi Vishwajit Rane proudly launched the #BJPSadasyataAbhiyan in Sattari. This momentous event, held on September 25th, was marked by overwhelming enthusiasm, reflecting the widespread support for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) vision of a developed and inclusive India. “The #BJPSadasyataAbhiyan is not just a membership drive; it is a movement aimed at uniting people from diverse backgrounds, empowering communities, and promoting inclusive growth and development.” said,…

TEAM GOEMKARPONN Panaji: Sancoale Panchayat Issues Show Cause Notice to Parmesh Constructions (Bhutani Infra) Construction License at Risk if PDA Document Compliance Not Met Within 7 Days. In a unanimous decision during its recent body meeting, the Sancoale Village Panchayat has issued a show cause notice to Parmesh Constructions Co. Ltd, also known as Bhutani Infra, for its ongoing project. The company has been directed to comply with all Planning and Development Authority (PDA) requirements, including submission of necessary documents and No Objection Certificates (NOCs), within seven days. The Panchayat, expressing concern over regulatory compliance, warned that failure to meet…

Goemkarponn Desk Panaji: Stating it is unfortunate to learn that BJP’s Double Engine government failed to invite Pope for decennial Exposition in Goa, the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday said that they again failed to respect sentiments of people. “Despite my letter to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in 2023 and many other people requesting him on the same line, Double Engine Govt has failed to invite the Pope for the decennial Exposition in Goa. Last Papal visit to Goa of Pope John Paul- II in February 1986 is cherished by people. It was a nostalgic memory, and this…

New Delhi: Shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history last month as she became the first athlete of Independent India to win multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympic games. The 22-year-old claimed bronze medal in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event and the 10-metre air pistol mixed team events at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite winning laurels for the country, Manu, however, was recently targetted by social media trolls for carrying her Paris Olympic medals to events. However, Manu has silenced the trolls with her sharp retort. “I will, yeah! Why will I not?” Manu told the Times of…

Excerpts: Suraj Nandrekar: Doctor Utkarsh, Goans are now worried after the fresh cases of Cholera and Diarrhea at Mobor, Malim and Cutbona. Can we consider this as another big threat coming our way after COVID? Dr Utkarsh: See, I cannot say that but talking of Cholera and diarrhea it can surely spread if the labourers who are symptomatic or asymptomatic move around they can spread the bacteria. SN: So the question arises here fish is our staple diet, can these diseases spread through fish which come from jetties? Dr Utkarsh: I do not know much about that you will have…

New Delhi: Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a “major influence” in India’s back-to-back Test series wins Down Under, stressing the need to keep the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter “quiet” in the upcoming five-Test series later this year. A key figure in India’s historic Test triumphs in 2018-19 and 2020-21, the 26-year-old Pant made a stunning comeback from a horrific car accident in December 2022, scoring a second innings century in the first Test against Bangladesh last week. “He’s someone that has a big influence in a couple of series and we have got to try and keep…