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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Shares held by an estate belonging to late Goa mining baron Anil Salgaocar have been seized under the foreign exchange law in a case of alleged holding of undeclared foreign assets worth Rs 5,718 crore, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Wednesday. It said a seizure order under Section 37A (1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) has been issued. Through this order, the agency said in a statement, the “entire shareholding of late Anil Salgaocar which has been transferred to his Estate, in all 33 companies which varies from 0.1 per cent to 99.9 per…

The Goa government had earlier banned the manufacture, import and sale of single-use plastics and imposed fines of varying amounts for those who violate the act. However, the ban has had little effect Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed an amendment to the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996, to enable manufacturers of single or reusable plastic to “collect a deposit on the sale of items that are sold in plastic packaging which is to be refunded if the buyer returns the packaging”. “We will have a lot of counters all over Goa where people can…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested a couple — who was on the run for the last four years, for cheating a non-banking financial company (NBFC) to the tune of Rs 22 crore on the basis of forged property papers, an official said on Wednesday. The officials said that the husband and wife — identified as Vikas Shandilya a.k.a. Vikas Sharma and M. Sharma — were arrested from their residence after consistent field efforts of more than 10 days in various nooks and corners of north Goa. The couple was running an eatery in…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Central and State Governments have initiated the “Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign” under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav as was done last year. As part of the initiative, the public is encouraged to hoist the National flag in their homes from August 13 to 15, 2023. The idea has been conceived to invoke the feeling of Patriotism amongst the General Public and also to involve them in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration. The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has informed that the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav (AKAM) has embarked upon an initiative titled-…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Center, Assagao lifts Goa University Inter Collegiate Weight Lifting Men Championship 2023-24 held on 7th & 8th August, 2023 at, Jubilee Hall, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau. Bhaskar Gain of Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda who participated in the Up to & Including 81 Kg Category won ‘The Iron Man of Goa University Title with a performance in total weight of 235 Kg in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk event. The Chief guest of the championship Dr. Sushant Haldankar, College Director of Physical Education and Sports, D. M’s College and Research…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Medical College’s Department of Orthopaedicssuccessfully conducted the first Robotic surgery on 67-year old patient. “I am delighted to announce that Department of Orthopaedics at GMC achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully conducting its first robotic surgery, revolutionizing orthopedic and spinal procedures. GMC is the first-ever government hospital in the country to have conducted robotic-assisted surgery,” announced Rane on his social media handles. He said the surgery was conducted on a 67-year-old patient from Margao with knee arthritis. “Surgery was skillfully carried out with an advanced robotic arm, renowned globally for its precision, concluded within 45…

Goa CM promises swift action after Vijai Sardesai raises issue MLA Lobo says IPS officer needs to be suspended immediately & recalled by MHA Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has assured to take action against an IPS officer, who was reportedly involved in molesting a girl in a night club in Goa. “We will not tolerate this; strict action will be taken in connection with the matter,” said Sawant on the floor of the House. Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai raised the issue on the House floor. Sardesai urged that the IPS officer be suspended right away. “This…