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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today laid the foundation stone for the re-construction of building for Factories and Boilers at Althino. Sawant said that the building will be completed withing the span of one and half to two years and the total estimated cost of the building is Rs 10 crore. “This infrastructure was need of the hour as the current building is in dilapidated condition and there an urgent need considering the safety aspects,” he added. Sawant further said that once completed this will be a first class office along with institution where various courses will be…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today has condemned work of influencers defaming Goa on various social media platforms. Khaunte was speaking to media on the sidelines of an event at Porvorim. “I condemn influencers for defaming Goa on social media. Such people should be booked and action will be taken,” said Khaunte. He further said that every tourism destination has its own challenges and we are always looking what best we can do to tackle these issues. Khaunte further said that beach vigil app will be launched by next week and locals will be able to use this…

New Delhi: A major shift in India’s electoral landscape is anticipated by the end of this decade. A report by the SBI has claimed that women voters in India will surpass male voters from 2029 onwards. In the upcoming general election in 2024, the SBI report has projected a total voter turnout of around 68 crore, of which women voters could be at 33 crore (49%). From 2029 onwards, the women voters at 37 crore could be outstripping registered men voters at 36 crore, the SBI report said. BJP, Congress woo women voters with gas subsidies, cash handouts It further…

The BJP chief explained the process of selecting the new chief ministers for three heartland states, as well as the future of the former CMs in the party. New Delhi: In a move to introduce a generational change, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declared a fresh lot of leadership in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The major development in the party’s state politics raised questions about the future of the old band of leaders – Vasundhara Raje, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Raman Singh. BJP national president JP Nadda talked in length about their future role and the party’s selection process…

The Parliament security breach accused followed Bhagat Singh Fan Club social media page and maintained contact through social media only. New Delhi: Six names have so far emerged as those who have been directly involved in the massive security breach that took place in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday — on the day of the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D were inside the Lok Sabha spraying yellow gas inside, Neelam Azad and Anmmol Shinde were detained from outside Parliament. The link between the two sets of protestors was the same gas they were…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that a consultant will be appointed for the proposed film city at Loliem who will have to evaluate the feasibility of the project first. “For film city, we have started land acquisition process. We will appoint consultant for the project. A consultant will evaluate the proposal and let us know if it is suitable for film city,” Sawant said. In a direct and hands-down retort to the Loliem Communidade, Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) and Canacona MLA Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, residents of Loliem-Polem successfully passed an unanimous resolution at the Sunday’s…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: In a proactive move to expedite the resolution of cases under the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012, the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (Goa SCPCR) has recommended for the creation of an exclusive Fast Track Court (FTC) tailored for South Goa District. Peter F. Borges, the Chairperson of the Goa SCPCR met with Shri Aleixo Sequiera, Minister for Law and Judiciary, to discuss this crucial initiative. Mandated by Section 44 of the POCSO Act, 2012, and Rule 12 of the POCSO Rules, 2020, the Goa SCPCR, assumes a critical responsibility…