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Mumbai: India is on the brink of finalising a trade agreement that could potentially unleash a wave of investment worth $100 billion over 15 years from a select group of European nations. A Bloomberg report cited sources familiar with the negotiations who revealed that the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, have decided to invest in India as part of a trade pact currently in the advanced stages of discussion. Although the specific terms are yet to be disclosed, the foundational framework of the deal has been established, with deliberations now focusing on the precise…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar today confirmed Breach of Privilege against former minister Prakash Velip for making statement against him, while Assembly was in the session. “I confirm Breach of Privilege against former minister Prakash Velip for making statement against him, while Assembly was in the session,’ said Tawadkar during Assembly session. He further said that Velip would be summoned in the House. The Speaker also warned action media against printing/ broadcasting such defamatory statements. Former Minister and UTAA president Prakash Velip said that various sorts of tactics are being adopted to target Gaude. Velip said, “There are various…

Fatorda MLA says Plant installed at SGPDA fish market is not accepting fish waste Says sludge is released into fields; Min Sequeira assures action Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The MLAs have strongly raised their opposition to the proposed bio-methanation plant at Sonsodo and surrounding area pointing out that one installed at SGPDA fish market is not accepting fish waste. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, said that the government will go ahead with the plant and the same will be managed by the Goa Waste Management Corporation. Minister Environment Aleixo Sequeira also assured inquiry into the allegation that plant at SGPDA is not…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Encalm Hospitality has announced the opening of an all new Encalm Lounge at Manohar International Airport, Goa. Strategically located in the heart of International Departures post the security check area, this sophisticated lounge promises to redefine the pre-flight experience for travelers of all types. Situated in the International Departures, this Encalm Lounge is the first international departures lounge in Goa, and the second by Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. at the Manohar International Airport. With Wifi, lounge bay, bar, dining area, live stations, and other state-of-the-art amenities, the lounge is designed to cater to the diverse needs of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI/PORVORIM: Two separate accidents took place in Panaji and Porvorim on Friday morning. Two women died on the spot. The first accident took place at Panaji bus stand where a woman was crushed by a private bus and died. So, in the second accident, a woman on a two-wheeler has died. According to information received, the woman was crushed by a private bus at Kadamba bus stand in the morning. The rear wheel of the bus ran over the woman. The woman has died. As soon as the information was received, the police reached the spot and conducted…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Labour and Employment Minister today stated that E.S.I. The hospital provides secondary care and is not a Super speciality Hospital. Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral questioned why ESI Hospital in Margao fails to provide the facility despite collecting the fee from them on a monthly basis. “E.S.I. The hospital provides secondary care and is not a Super speciality Hospital. He said that the expertise of GMC will be used to upgrade the facilities at ESI Hospital in Margao,” said Monserrate In addition, CM Sawant also said that only cases related to Super Speciality treatment are referred to…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The 6-day Carnaval event kicks off in Goa today starting from Porvorim. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Tourism, briefed the media about the overview of the grand Carnaval festivities, renowned for creating an annual saga in Panjim. Commencing promptly at 3:30 PM, the proceedings in Panjim will be inaugurated by the esteemed presence of Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, and Printing and Stationery and other dignitaries. The Carnaval float parades are scheduled as follows: 9th February – Porvorim will begin with its Curtain raiser…