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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Stating that issuing passports to Bangladesh nationals in Goa could pose threat to national security, Goa Congress leader & CWC permanent Invitee Girish Chodankar has demanded thorough probe into the the intrusion of five Bangladeshi and issuance of Indian Passports to three Bangladesh nationals from the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Panaji. Following the case of five Bangladeshis, who illegally entered India through Siliguri in West Bengal, and later arrested by the Pune police for illegally obtaining Indian Passports from Goa, Chodankar raised the question how do they get police clearance. He expressed shock about how they intruded…

Gopemkarponn desk Panaji: Congress leaders paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation, on his 76th death anniversary today. GPCC President Amit Patkar, MP Francisco Sardinha, Senior Vice President M K Sheikh and other leaders were present at Congress house. Francisco Sardinha, speaking on the occasion, said that Mahatma Gandhi sacrificed his life for the country and worked in the interest of people. “He fought against the British through several movements for independence of India. He wanted India to progress, however Nathuram Godse killed him,” Sardinha said. He said that the Congress leaders and freedom fighters sacrificed their lives…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Karnataka’s tourism department is teaming up with travel experts to introduce Goa to the wonders of Karnataka. They’re organizing a special event called a Roadshow to reveal Karnataka’s beautiful landscapes, rich history, and unique experiences to travel agents, tour operators, and media folks in Goa. Scheduled for February 5th, 2024, at The Fern Kadamba Hotel & Spa, starting at 11:30 am, this Roadshow aims to let Goans know all about Karnataka’s amazing sights and adventures. From ancient buildings to lush forests, Karnataka has it all. Media people attending the Roadshow will learn about Karnataka’s newest attractions and…

Goemakrponn desk Panaji: Goa-based Dempo Group of companied on Monday announced its foray in the hospitality and power generation sector. Addressing Invest Goa 2024 summit on Monday near Panaji, Shrinivas Dempo, chairman of Dempo Group of companies said that they are contemplating to venture in the hospitality industry by constructing a five star property at Varca in South Goa. “We have got land. We are going to go ahead after the Coastal Zone Management Plan is finalised now,” he said. Dempo said that his company would be writing to Goa Investment Promotion Board and hopefully in few years from now,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The President of the Goa Football Association, Caitano Fernandes, has raised pointed questions directed at AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey regarding the approval process for audits and allegations of misused funds. In a strongly worded communication directed to All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey, Caitano Fernandes, President of the Goa Football Association, expressed reservations regarding the approval process for the audited accounts of the preceding financial year. Fernandes stressed the importance of discussing crucial financial matters during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) before obtaining approval. Expressing profound concern over the prolonged delay in convening the AIFF…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said on Tuesday that breast cancer-free Goa is poised to become a reality in the coming years under the ‘Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa’ initiative. “The Health Department of Goa has reached a significant milestone with 1,00,000 women in the state screened for breast cancer. The Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa campaign is an effort to detect breast cancer in women early and provide necessary treatment. The early intervention has helped save many lives,” Rane said. “Goa has done a staggering one lakh breast cancer scans to avert the risk of the disease,” he…

The project anticipates providing direct employment for 250 individuals and creating indirect opportunities for up to 1000 people. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: TVS Industrial and Logistical Parks (TVS ILP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Goa Investment Promotion & Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB) for the development of an avant-garde Grade A logistics & warehousing park in the Verna Industrial Estate. The strategic commitment involves an investment of Rs 125 crore. Spanning an extensive area of 15-20 acres, the project anticipates providing direct employment for 250 individuals and creating indirect opportunities for up to 1000 people. Ramnath Subramaniam, CEO of…