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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Robust governmental policies, incentivizing renewable energy investments and fostering integrated regional energy markets are pivotal for advancing sustainable energy solutions, said key speakers at the recently held International Conference on Sustainable Energy Economics at the Goa Institute of Management’s (GIM) Sanquelim campus. The experts also extolled the significance of clay as a sustainable, eco-friendly building material. Held in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA), Australia, the conference aimed to advance sustainable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region through economic strategies and policies. The conference featured a lineup of distinguished speakers, including Prof. Dr Paresh Kumar…

In a shocking development, Goa-based industries, which are getting several incentives from the State government, are seen to be conducting recruitments outside the state, specifically targeting individuals from neighbouring states like Maharashtra. This issue has sparked controversy and criticism, with many questioning the intentions behind such practices. One such incident that recently came to light was when a Pharma company in Goa advertised job openings at its plant, but specifically invited candidates from Maharashtra for walk-in interviews. This move was met with strong opposition from the political parties, who accused the company of deliberately excluding Goans from the recruitment process.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The yellow alert for the State has been extended to Thursday May 24 by the India Meteorological Observatory (IMD), Altinho. The IMD said that the yellow alert has been extended until May 20 due to the very high chance of thunderstorms with lightning and strong gusts of 30 to 40 kmph at isolated locations throughout Goa. Due the strong gusts and choppy seas, the IMD has recommended that beach sports be suspended or regulated. The IMD said in a press statement that “tourists should not be permitted to enter sea while rough sea conditions prevail.” The India…

New Delhi: Ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren – arrested in January in a money laundering case – has withdrawn an interim bail plea filed before the Supreme Court after questions over non-disclosure of facts, specifically that a Ranchi special court had taken cognisance of the complaint against him. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Mr Soren, withdrew the application after an irate court warned it would otherwise dismiss the plea. This means the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader, who is part of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, will not be able to campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Voting for Jharkhand’s…

Goemkarponn desk FLORIDA: A job advertisement issued by a Pharma company for recruitment at its plant in Goa, inviting people from Maharashtra for walk-in interviews has been strongly opposed and criticised by the Goa Forward party, who claims it’s a deliberate attempt to keep Goans out. Goa Forward Party (GFP) President and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai today has demanded Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s intervention. “Walk-in interviews to be held in Boisar, Maharashtra, for an Indoco Remedies plant in #Goa is a deliberate attempt to avoid hiring Goans, and an affront to Goa,” said Sardesai. He further said that this absurdity…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: South Western Railways officials performed a Pooja ceremony on Wednesday morning, marking the commencement of construction for a new 8-meter wide underpass near Tanya Hotel in Vasco. The ceremony was attended by Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, social worker Vishal Naik, former councillor Rochana Borker, and other dignitaries. MMC Chairperson Girish Borker highlighted the significance of the new underpass, which was proposed by Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar. “This is a very important proposal because the existing underpass connects to internal roads leading to areas like Mestawada, Belebai, Orulem, etc. However, due to its limited height,…