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NEW DELHI: Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle maker Tesla is planning to lay off over 10% of its global workforce, citing duplication of roles as the reason behind the job cuts. If the decision applies companywide, it would lead to over 14,000 employees being laid off. In an internal email, accessed by electrick.com, CEO Musk said rapid growth that has led to duplication of roles in the company and cost reduction was necessary for the “next phase of growth”. “As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to look at every aspect of the…

MUMBAI: More and more people are flying after the pandemic, making airports busier than ever. A report by the Airports Council International shows that in 2023, 8.5 billion passengers took to the skies worldwide – a huge jump of 27.2% from the previous year. This surge in numbers means the world is almost back to pre-pandemic travel levels, with a recovery rate of 93.8% from 2019. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has secured 10th position, with a passenger traffic of 72.2 million flyers in 2023. Top 10 busiest Airports in the World 2023 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport The…

Mumbai/New Delhi: Mumbai police has arrested two shooters who fired at actor Salman Khan’s house in the city on Sunday, officials said. Vicky Sahab Gupta and Sagar Shrijogendra Pal – who are from Bihar – were arrested in Gujarat’s Bhuj last evening. The accused were hiding in a temple in Bhuj when police arrested them after a tip-off, officials said. The two men who came on a motorbike fired four rounds outside Bandra’s Galaxy Apartments, where the actor lives, on Sunday morning at around 5 am and fled. CCTV footage showed that both accused sported caps and carried backpacks. Additionally,…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: Norwegian and Goan companies linked to the technology and fisheries sectors explored trade and collaboration opportunities at the Agder-India Business Seminar, which was held recently at the coastal town of Agder in Norway. At the seminar, the Goa delegation was led by state Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar and comprised officials from the Fisheries Department as well as leading fishing industry stakeholders, who discussed ways and means to increase Goa’s marine yield through the use of technology. Porvorim-based tech company Kilowott, which also has offices in Norway, participated in the seminar and was represented by its co-founder Judah…

Goemkarponn desk CHICALIM: Chicalim Village Panchayat in collaboration with Responsible Earth Foundation has recently awarded 3 Housing societies within the panchayat’s jurisdiction towards their commendable journey for adopting innovative waste management practices complying with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 and bulk waste rules 2018 of Govt. of India and by-laws of Goa Panchayat. The Elements by Shantilal CHSL Manager – Trupti Sherlekar (zone 2), Amit Anant Chavan Prabhu Sky Panoramic Appt (zone 1), Bay Village Chairman- Mariya Naroda Secretary- Vijay Kumar (zone3). This paradigm shift involves storing waste at a common point within society premises rather than relying on…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment has been directed to take up the heatwave preparedness and mitigation measures by the Department. It is stated that in respect of the Goa Heat Wave Action Plan 2024, it has to be ensured all Departments, Industries, and Establishments that preventive measures are taken to ensure that workers are not affected especially those who work outdoors and for that, it is necessary that timing of work may be tweaked to avoid peak heat wave hours specially from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m and for this purpose the working hours…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Pursonno Warriors won the Cola Premier League, powered by the Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association in collaboration with Sports Authority of Goa organised tennis ball cricket league at SAG ground Agonda. A total of 32 matches were played. The final match was played between Mithansh Fighters Pareymol v/s Pursonno Warriors. Pursonno Warriors scored 62/2 in 4 overs Mithansh Fighters chased 62/4 in 4 overs and the match tied and played with a Super over where Mithansh Fighters scored 7/0 in 1 over and Pursonno Warriors scored 11/0 in 0.4 balls. The finals were by the Pursonno Warriors.…