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The meeting between Jaishankar and Zameer in Kampala came amid an unease in Maldives’ bilateral ties with India. Zameer said the ongoing discussions on withdrawal of Indian military troops figured in his talks with Jaishankar, adding Male is committed to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation. NEW DELHI: India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, amid an ongoing diplomatic row that brew over ‘derogatory’ remarks made by three Maldivian ministers over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshwadeep visit. Maldives’ newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu also visited China, skipping India, unlike his predecessors, thereby playing further into the…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The Startup and IT Promotion Cell, Department of IT, Electronics, and Communications in Goa celebrated a day-long program on the occasion of the National Startup Day on 16th January 2024, at Fortune Miramar. The event included the workshop hosted by Vaniya Dangwal, a masterclass by Sanchin Karnik – the Great Unicorn Hunt. Followed by Corporate Connect Bridge, with panel discussions by Yatin Kakodkar – Apex Packing Products Pvt Ltd, Pallavi Salgaocar – Geno Pharma, Anirudh Dempo – Goa Paints and Allied Products Pvt Ltd, and Nitin Desai – Exflor, and concluded with felicitation of prominent startups. 16th…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism organizes The Ultimate Reel Showdown’ Competition, an exciting opportunity to showcase the lesser-known and diverse aspects of Goa. Going beyond its world-famous beaches, this competition aims to bring forth the cultural heritage, natural beauty, gastronomical delights, and adventure possibilities that make Goa truly special. Participants are encouraged to explore six unique themes that capture the essence of Goa: Spiritual Tourism in Goa, Home stays in Goa, Goa beyond beaches, Treks of Goa, Nature of Goa and Cuisines of Goa, By exploring these themes, participants not only gain a deeper understanding of Goa’s hidden gems but…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a significant precursor to Invest Goa 2024, the Minister Mauvin Godinho conducted high-level meetings at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mumbai office. These preliminary discussions set the tone for Invest Goa 2024, signalling a proactive approach in creating an environment conducive to international investments. As Goa gears up to host the summit, these early initiatives demonstrate a dedicated effort to enhance global engagement and attracting foreign investments to Goa. The Honourable Minister engaged in constructive dialogues with esteemed Consul General of Netherlands, Consul General of Finland and Consul General of UAE. These meetings laid the…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The six-day extravaganza, International Purple Fest, Goa 2024, concluded with a resounding success, leaving an enduring impact on Goa and reverberating its message of diversity and inclusion worldwide. Hosted by the State Commissioner’s Office for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, the festival garnered accolades for championing inclusivity on a global scale. The event brought together individuals representing all 21 disabilities, fostering an environment that allowed them to showcase their…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: In the significant development, a prostitution raid was carried out by Pernem Police Station at Boomerang Resort at Ashvem, Mandrem, Pernem and rescued two victims in the age group of 23 to 24 years from Northern part of India and safely admitted them in Protective Home after taking order from the Deputy Collector & SDM, Pernem Goa. ​SDPO Pernem, Jivba Dalvi informed that during the raid which is conducted on 17.01.2024 in the evening hours arrested owner of the resort Vijay Kumar Sarkar, age 44 yrs R/o Native of Jharkhand and his assistant Ajit Kumar Jha, native…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, in collaboration with the Directorate of Education, successfully organized a capacity-building program for nodal teachers and club leaders of anti-drugs clubs from schools in Mormugao taluka on the 18th of January at 1930 in Vasco. The event aimed to equip educators and mentors with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively combat substance abuse among the youth. The program, attended by 140 participants, including nodal teachers and student leaders of the Prahari Club from all schools, was made possible with the generous support of the National Institute of…