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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: In an apparent jibe at the Congress and its allies, BJP leader and Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Wednesday that the INDIA bloc will soon ‘end’ and their leader will have to walk alone. Speaking at a party meeting in North Goa, Khaunte expressed confidence that the BJP will win 400+ seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “I had said four month back that the INDIA will end soon. The same thing has happened. One by one, the alliance partners are coming out of the alliance. This is February, and by March, he (Rahul…

PANAJI: Vedanta Sesa Goa reaffirmed its commitment to fostering women achievers and honouring their exceptional contributions to society by launching an inspiring campaign titled #IronLadiesIndia’24. In line with the company’s unwavering dedication to women’s empowerment, this campaign aims to pay tribute to the ‘Iron Will’ of women within the organization & beyond. Building upon the success of the previous Fulcrum Awards winning #IronLadiesindia campaign, the #IronLadiesIndia24 campaign was unveiled on ‘International Day of Women & Girls in Science’ and will conclude on ‘International Women’s Day’ in March. This initiative seeks to spotlight the monumental impact of women’s contribution in various…

President Putin announces Russian scientists’ progress towards cancer vaccines. Potential breakthroughs in cancer treatment on the horizon MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian scientists were close to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients. Putin said in televised comments that “we have come very close to the creation of so-called cancer vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs of a new generation”. “I hope that soon they will be effectively used as methods of individual therapy,” he added, speaking at a Moscow forum on future technologies. Putin did not specify which types of cancer the proposed…

ABU DABHI: Marking a significant milestone for the Indian community in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple, which is also the largest in the region. Spread over 27 acres and built at a cost of over ₹ 700 crore, the BAPS Hindu temple is also seen as a sign of the deepening relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking after inaugurating the temple, PM Modi said in Hindi, “A golden chapter in human history has been written in UAE today. A grand and holy temple has been inaugurated in Abu…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Over 1,500 attendees, including students, are scheduled to attend Inception 2024, an annual cultural extravaganza at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) campus in Sanquelim, which enables Goa’s top B-school’s students to showcase their creative side and unveil unique talent. Organised and curated by the Institute’s Performing Arts Society, Inception 2024, features an unforgettable lineup of events that showcase the diverse talent of GIM’s student community and will span riveting dance performances, soul-stirring musical renditions, through February 17 and 18. “For over a decade, Inception has been the heartbeat of our campus, providing a platform for students…

Goemkapronn desk PERNEM: Pernem POlice have arrested two persons including a local in drugs raid. SDPO Pernem jivba Dalvi informed that in major drug raid Pernem Police on Wednesday at Corgao, Pernem arrested two persons namely 1) Shubham s/o Samarnath Sharma, age 27 yrs, r/o Murmusewada, Tuem, Pernem, Goa and 2) Gopinath Harmalkar, age 25 yrs, r/o Gawdewada, Morjim, Pernem, Goa for having found in possession of Narcotic Drug i.e. Ganja weighing 2.5 KG worth Rs.2,50,000/- approx which they were carrying on their Yamaha Aerox Scooter to deliver to their prospective customers. Police attached Yamaha Aerox in case and two…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Governor of Goa, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai calling for collective efforts for enrichment of kaavi art said the State of Goa has a wonderful heritage. One of the distinctive features of Art Heritage has been the prevalence of Kaavi Art, which is a traditional technique of painting, the Governor added. The Governor was speaking after inaugurating the Kaavi Art Workshop organised by the Raj Bhavan Goa at new Durbar Hall, Dona Paula today. First Lady of Goa Smt. K. Rita Sreedharan Pillai also graced the occasion. Others present were MLA, Shri Digamber Kamat, M.R.M. Rao, IAS, Secretary…