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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The 10th episode of the Founder’s Club, titled “Direct Asks to Enhance Performance,” took place on the 5th Floor of the EDC Complex, signifying another major milestone in Goa’s startup journey. Organized by the Startup & IT Promotion Cell, Department of IT, Electronics and Communications (DoITE&C), Goa, the event focused on exploring strategies for business growth and innovation. The panel discussion, moderated by Mr. Kishore Shah, featured prominent startup founders, including Mr. Abhishek Mawai, Founder of Neokul, Mr. Apoorv Bamba, Co-founder of Neokul, and Mr. Ryan Prazeres, Founder of OneBoard. Opening the discussion, Mr. Kishore Shah emphasized…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: The creation of the Master Plan for Margao was referred to as a massive scam that cost the public coffers, according to harsh accusations made by citizens and the Shadow Council for Margao. Shadow Council Convener Savio Coutinho made the accusations, which were supported by information gleaned from GSUDA (Goa State Urban Development Agency) through RTI requests. Coutinho claims that StudioPOD Design Private Ltd.’s contract for preparing the master plan expired in February 2023. In spite of this, it is purported that GSUDA paid Studio POD over 68 lakhs for the Margao Master Plan, despite the fact…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: A heated argument between a couple ended in murder when a civil contractor is alleged to have murdered his wife at their home in Shantinagar-Vasco. At approximately 2:30 pm, Chaloba Kesarkar (42), a resident of Shantinagar who is originally from Belgaum, got home and got into a furious fight with his Karwar-born wife Vaishali (39). Chaloba had been having intense arguments with his wife on a regular basis and had been suspecting her of adultery. Vaishali had even reported her husband to the Vasco police for allegedly harassing her at some point in the past. When Chaloba…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant declared that the government would be changing the law to ensure that Goans would always have a job in the private sector. His remarks follow criticism of two pharmaceutical companies, Encube Ethicals and Indoco Remedies Ltd., for holding interviews in Maharashtra for positions at their Goa plants. In response to backlash from the public and the CM’s intervention, the recruitment drive was canceled. “We know exactly what we want. Locals are given preference when hiring, and in the next legislative session, we will amend the current Labour and Employment Law as needed.Instead of…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasized on Friday the significance of confirming land ownership prior to making any purchases and declared that any buildings constructed on government land in Mayem evacuee property after 2014 will be demolished. Following his chairing of a review meeting at the Secretariat, Sawant declared, “Government will not tolerate illegal constructions.” According to him, there have been instances of land dealers and agents selling and developing illegally on marked plots of property. He reaffirmed, “These plots and any structures on them are illegal and will be demolished.” Before making a purchase, CM also recommended…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI:The Directorate of Agriculture is fully prepared for the upcoming Kharif/monsoon season. The Directorate has made extensive arrangements to support farmers and ensure a successful farming season. It is informed that to enhance agricultural productivity, high-quality paddy seeds of varieties Jaya, Jyothi, and Karjat are now available at all seed outlets across the state, offered at a 50 percent subsidy. Farmers are advised to replace their paddy seeds every three years to achieve higher yields. Additionally, seeds of various vegetable varieties are available to the public at a 50 percent subsidy, encouraging kitchen gardening. For the ploughing of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Suspension of Bicholim Sub-Registrar over Vedanta Mining Lease Registration and subsequent warning given to Mayem Residents of demolishing their Houses appear to be the act of “Chief Manager of Vedanta” and not the Chief Minister of Goa. Anti-poor and Pro-rich Agenda of the BJP once again stands exposed, charged Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. Reacting to the Decision of the Government to suspend the Sub-Registrar of Bicholim over the alleged delay in registering the Mining Lease, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao demanded that the Law Department should clarify if such delay has happened for the first time…