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Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Goa is all set to host 50 students from Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh from 15th to 21st May 2023, as part of the second phase of ‘Yuva Sangam’ programme under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative of the Union Ministry of Education. The student contingent, comprising 35 students from Himachal Pradesh and 10 students from Ladakh, along with staff, will have the opportunity to interact with the people of Goa, learn about the state’s history, culture, and traditions, and participate in various activities and events that showcase the best of Goa. Prof.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Goa is leading the way with its Coding And Robotics curriculum at the school level. “Technology is the key to unlocking the future, and Goa is leading the way with its Coding And Robotics curriculum at the school level. As the first state in India to introduce these cutting-edge subjects, we are empowering our youth to embrace the digital revolution and drive innovation in the years to come,’ said Sawant He further said that on this National Technology Day, let us pledge to continue to inspire and motivate our students…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: As India marches towards progress, the government has been relentless in its pursuit of making it easier for businesses to thrive in the country. In the recent past, Goa Industrial Development Corporation (G-IDC) has initiated certain key reforms like revision of the legal framework, creating a new digital portal, survey of industrial land banks, setting up of Micro Small Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (MSME) incubation parks etc. In this regard, GIDC has collaborated with Invest India which is a National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India for accelerated implementation of the planned reforms. Invest India is a…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The highlight of the third G20 Development Working Group Meeting, besides the crucial topics to be discussed, is the carefully curated menu that will showcase the rich and diverse flavours of Goan cuisine. The delegates are in Goa to discuss about global and sustainable development issues as part of the meeting from May 9 to May 11. The idea is to give the delegates a feel of Goa through its Goan food, spices and flavors to enrich their experience as well as to promote the humble Goan fish curry and rice. The menu has dishes that have…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: EDC Chairman, Sadanand Shet Tanavade handed over cheque amounting to Rs. 2.79 Crores to Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant at his residence at Panaji. This payment is towards the interest on net amount deposited towards Land Acquisition funds deposited by the various Government Departments and other agencies with EDC Ltd., for the acquisition of land for various Government projects. During Financial Year 2022-23, the Corporation’s provisional revenue stood at around Rs. 70.00 Crore and provisional Profit before tax amounted to around Rs. 50.00 crore. During the year 2022-23, the Corporation sanctioned loans amounting to Rs. 324 Crore…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Enthu Buddies, a prominent community of Masters players, will organise the 2023 edition of the Enthu Badminton league, which will take place from May 11 to May 14 at the Indoor stadium Campal in Panjim, Goa. This event is being organized in collaboration with the Panjim Badminton Club. Enthu Buddies is a Whatsapp community of Masters players who meet annually or bi-annually at various locations around India, participating in badminton events along with various fun and entertainment activities. The community comprises of prominent coaches, State Association office bearers, Technical officials and includes many National Masters champions. The…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that no decision has been taken to grant tax waiver to the film “The Kerala Story” and that he was yet to watch the film. “I am yet to watch the firm, no decision has yet been taken to grant tax waiver to the Kerala Story,” said CM Sawant Madhya Pradesh was the first state to make the film tax-free; chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said last week the film should be ‘watched by all’. On Tuesday Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted the film had been granted a similar exemption in…