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Goemkapronn desk Panaji: The South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) commenced with resounding success, marking yet another milestone in the industry’s calendar. The ongoing esteemed India Expo Mart, SATTE once again proved to be the definitive platform for industry professionals, exhibitors, and stakeholders to converge and explore new avenues for collaboration. SATTE 2024 offer attendees a comprehensive glimpse into Goa’s evolving landscape of travel and tourism. The event’s timings from 9 am to 6 pm ensure ample opportunities for networking and collaboration among industry professionals. The Goa Tourism Pavilion, emerging as a focal point for industry professionals and enthusiasts…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: BJP leader and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday expressed confidence that his party will win both the Lok Sabha seats in forthcoming general elections. Joshi was speaking to reporters after the ‘State Election Management Committee meeting’ at the BJP North Goa District Office in Mapusa. State President Sadanand Tanavade, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik and other leaders were present. “We discussed the management of the election during the meeting. I am confident that we will win both seats of Goa this time,” Joshi said. Shripad Naik said…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: A delegation under Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday to discuss the issue of reservation in the state Assembly for Scheduled Tribes, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar said. Speaking to PTI, he said the delegation will also have state minister Govind Gaude, MLA Anthony Vaz besides ST representatives. Earlier, on February 18, a delegation from the state had met Shah on the issue. No seat in the 40-member Assembly is reserved for STs, who have been demanding that at least four seats be earmarked for them. One seat is reserved for…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: A woman, who was arrested on Wednesday for kidnapping a 2-month-old girl in South Goa, has been sent to seven days police custody, officials said. Margao Police said that the accused person was produced in a court on Thursday and was remanded to seven days police custody. The accused was identified as Nataline Almeida (50) from Navelim in South Goa, the police said. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Santosh Dessai, primary investigation suggests that the accused befriended the mother of the victim, staying outside the railway station and then kidnapped her daughter. Sources said that Almeida…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Cabinet has accorded approval to appoint 40 part time staff of ESI as contractual staff. “Today we have given cabinet nod appoint 40 part-time workers, employed with ESI for last 15-20 years and more as contractual workers,” said Sawant. Sawant further said that these part time workers have been working for last many many years and now with them as contract staff, their salaries will be increased from 15,000 to 25,000. Sawant said there were around 3,000-plus contractual employees in government departments and an additional 800-odd in State-owned corporations who…

Goemakrponn desk VASCO: A day after the demolition of structures in funnel zone at Dabolim, the Indian Navy has c;larified that the demolitions on unauthorised structures were carried out on orders of High Court to bring them within the height limitations so as to ensure safety of the aircraft. “The Indian Navy, as the operator of Dabolim International Airport, is responsible for safe flying operations at the airport. The rules and guidelines mentioned in the Aircraft Act of Govt of India, and the regulations stipulated by DGCA are adhered to for this purpose,” said Captain Mehul Karnik Chief PRO Defence…

Goemkarponn desk POVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced that Cabinet has approved the signing of Mining Development and Production Agreement (MPDS) with Vedanta Limited for its Bicholim Mineral Block. “Cabinet approves signing of Mine Development & Production Agreement (MPDA) with M/s Vedanta Ltd for its Mineral Block I located in Bicholim & comprises of Bordem, Lamgao, Mulgao, Mayem and Sirigao villages,” said Sawant He further said that Vedanta Ltd is the only firm to get Environmental Clearance (EC) for its mineral block. “No other company has completed all other formalities. Vedanta Ltd is the only firm,” he added. The…