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Goemkarponn Desk A significant landslide occurred on Saturday morning along the Varnapuri-Sada Highway, a crucial four-lane port connectivity route, disrupting traffic flow and causing major inconvenience to commuters. The landslide, which took place at approximately 10:30 a.m., saw massive boulders and rocks cascading down a nearby hillock and onto the highway. According to sources, although the landslide caused severe disruption, there were no reported injuries or fatalities. “There was a minor landslide in the same area around a month ago, but this has now escalated into a major event. Huge boulders and rocks have rolled down onto the road. The…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: IMD today has issued Orange alert for Goa while forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall. As per IMD, the heavy rainfall will be accompanied by winds gusting from 30-40 kmph. As per information, rainfall has hit 76mm so far, highest in 17 days, surpassing the previous peak of 73.8mm on Aug 7. Orange alert extended till tomorrow. “Moderate (5-15 mm/hr) to Heavy rainfall (>15 mm/hr) with strong surface winds gusting upto 30-40 kmph is very likely to continue at a MOST places over North Goa & South Goa during next 1-3 hours,” IMD The IMD also said…

New Delhi: The much-anticipated merger of Vistara into Air India is set to move forward with the final approval for foreign direct investment (FDI) from Singapore Airlines (SIA) expected as soon as Saturday. This approval will allow SIA, which held a 49% stake in Vistara, to acquire a 25.1% stake in the merged airline by investing ₹2,059 crore. The Tata Group will hold the remaining 74.9% stake in Air India. According to a TOI report, all necessary approvals from regulatory bodies, including the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), are already in place.…

Panaji: August 23, 2024 The Government is committed to provide necessary support, whether it be through facilitation, clearances, or partnerships, to ensure that CSR investments yield meaningful and lasting outcomes stated Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, who was speaking as chief guest at CSR TIMES 11th National Summit, CSR Times Awards ceremony organized by CSR TIMES at Raj Bhavan Dona Paula in Goa yesterday. The theme of the Summit was Empowering States Through Sustainable Development. Highlighting the initiative of the Government to drive the State through CSR funding, he said this approach engages companies to fund projects in…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar said a majority of issues raised by farmers and house owners in the area had been resolved, while concerns of land owners would be heard again by the Goa State Wetlands Authority (GSWA). “All people are happy and convinced about the Maimollem lake wetland declaration. There were small doubts among people regarding their houses, but many realised that their houses were in the grey area and would remain unaffected,” said Salkar. “The issues of farmers are resolved because we have told them that they can cultivate the fields. The only issue is regarding…

Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar has extended his support to Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on the Maimolem Wetland issue, asserting that the project will significantly benefit local farmers by boosting agriculture and preserving the water body for future environmental needs. Speaking after felicitating Vasco-based athlete Swapnil Dawre, who recently secured the first place in the ICN trophy at Telangana, Amonkar emphasized the importance of the wetland in enhancing agricultural productivity and protecting the ecosystem. Amonkar, however, criticized Congress leaders, including South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes, accusing them of politicizing the issue to serve the interests of a…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Department of BBA Travel & Tourism at Don Bosco College, Panjim signed an MoU with Bajaj Allianz on 19 August 2024. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between Allianz SE, the world’s leading insurer, and Bajaj Finserv Limited. The reputation, expertise, stability and strength of this alliance is their driving force. As one of the leading general insurers of India, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance caters to individuals across demographics of the country and the corporate sector with its wide range of products, from personal accidents to marine insurance and everything in between.…