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Panaji: As the model code of conduct has come into force for the Lok Sabha elections, performers participating in Goa’s spring festival, Shigmo, worry that restrictions may be imposed on the celebrations. The model code of conduct came into force on Saturday after the Election Commission of India declared poll dates for the 18th Lok Sabha. The elections will begin on April 19, followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. Votes will be counted on June 4. The traditional Shigmo festivities in Goa will start on March 19, while…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa State Pollution Control Board has issued a notice asking all operators who are involved in illegal recycling or retreading of tyres and who do not have valid consent to operate to immediately close operations. The board has also asked general public to inform the Board in case if any such illegal handling of waste tyres is observed so that the Board can take necessary action against the violators. The board has also asked all Producers, Recyclers, Retreaders dealing with tyres to register on the online waste tyre EPR portal developed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)…

Goemkarponn desk Dona Paula: Goa Cancer Society and Make a wish Foundation-India with support of the Office of Honourable Governor of Goa organised a unique program “In the Garden of dreams: Nurturing Hope for young hearts, dedicated towards fulfilling the wishes of little fighters on 16th of March at Darbar hall Raj Bhavan Dona-paula Goa. The program was attended by His Excellency Shri P.S . Sreedharan Pillai, Honourable Governor of Goa, Mr Shrinivas Dempo, noted industrialist and President of Goa Cancer Society, Ms Meher, Director of Make a Wish Foundation India, Dr. Anupama Borkar Chief of Department of medical Oncology…

New Delhi: India is unlikely to allow unfettered access of electric vehicles (EVs) from the UK, one of the two key contentious issues resulting into a deadlock in the free trade negotiations even after 14 rounds of talks since January 2022, two people aware of the development said. The other issue is related to India’s demand for easy business visas, they said, requesting anonymity. The UK is averse to facilitate India’s services trade by relaxing business mobility norms under the proposed pact, but it wants New Delhi to open up the vast Indian automobile market, particularly for EVs, they added.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Travel and trade industry professionals, mark your calendars for the most anticipated event of the year! Goa Tourism is proud to announce its upcoming B2B Travel Networking Exhibition, The Goa International Travel Mart (GITM), scheduled to take place on the 3rd and 4th of April 2024 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Bambolim, Goa. GITM is tailor-made for professionals seeking unparalleled opportunities to connect, collaborate, and showcase their products and services within the dynamic travel industry landscape. Hosted in the picturesque setting of Goa, India, this event promises to be an exceptional platform for industry players…

NEW YORK: Riding on an investment boom, India’s current economic growth, according to Morgan Stanley economists, echoes the world-beating growth phase from 2003 to 2007, when it averaged over 8 per cent. A report by the firm, titled ‘The Viewpoint: India – Why this feels like 2003-07’, points out resurgence in capex as a key driver in India’s growth after a decade-long slide in the investment to GDP ratio. The current expansion is characterized by investment outperformance instead of consumption, accelerated initial public capex, rapidly increasing private capex, leading urban consumer consumption, subsequent rural demand levels, growing global export market…

NEW DELHI: India’s External Affairs Minister responded to Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel, who expressed appreciation for the successful rescue operation conducted by the Indian Navy on the hijacked cargo ship MV Ruen in the Arabian Sea. Among the 17 rescued crew members, seven were Bulgarian nationals. Gabriel acknowledged the Indian Navy’s efforts on social media platform X, saying, “I express my gratitude to the Indian Navy for the successful operation to rescue the hijacked vessel Ruen and its crew members, including seven Bulgarian nationals. Thank you for your support and great effort. We continue to…