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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Sixty-two-year-old medical professional Dr Manoj Chandiramani won the finals in the men’s singles 60+ veteran category in the ongoing Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2024, defeating Rafik Khotu (6-2) (6-0), even as the tournament’s open category matches also got underway in the state capital on Monday. Chandiramani, a former state and national level tennis player, had previously won the men’s singles title in the 60+ category in 2021. He easily brushed aside his opponent’s challenge, losing just two games in the straight-set victory. Other title winners in the tournament’s veteran’s category are Sumant Paul and Jaydeep Wakankar who…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Goa has won one silver and five bronze medals on the third day of the West Zone Khelo India Women’s Wushu League, organised by the Indian Wushu Association, Goa Wushu Association and Sports Authority of India at Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim, on Monday. While Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra won gold medals, Gujarat won silver medals. Sanda competitions took place till the semifinals in all categories. All the finals of Sanda will be held on Tuesday. Honourable MLA Shri Ullas Tuenkar graced with his presence and honoured some athletes. On Tuesday, the closing ceremony of the competition…

AERIAL VIEW The incident happened during one of the Assembly sessions (don’t remember the date exactly), I got a call from the Goa Speaker’s office around noon saying the Honourable Speaker has called you to the office tomorrow post lunch. I was surprised and shocked “What have I done?”, I did not know but what did was a huge mistake. I rushed to the Assembly, which was in session and as soon I entered the press room, I was greeted by my press friends who said “what have you done?”. It took me some time to understand an issue. One…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a bid to promote and encourage investment in the industrial sector, the State government today announced to increase the floor area ratio (FAR) across industrial estates. The benefit will be also extended to the existing Industries. Addressing the Invest Goa 2024 summit, Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho declared that the government has decided to increase the FAR in the industrial estate to give boost to the sector. He said that State is looking for environmental friendly industries which will help in employment generation to our locals and also give boost to other ancillary economic activities. The Minister…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that now is the right time to come to Goa and invest. CM Sawant was addressing the gathering on the occasion of Invest Goa 2024 Summit. “Now is the right time to come to Goa, invest in Goa & grow with Goa. Do not look at Goa as just a tourist spot, but as an Economic Powerhouse waiting to be unleashed,” said Sawant He further said that his government believes in collaboration and not competition. “Goa is beyond just the beaches; We welcome the investors with open arms,” said Sawant. Sawant…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho today announced that IT Habitat Park at Dona Paula will be revived soon. Godinho was addressing the media on the sidelines of the Invest Goa 2024 Summit. “We will soon be Reviving the existing ‘IT Habitat’ at Dona Paula for setting up a new IT industry in Goa,” said Godinho He further said that whatever happened are the things of the past. “IT companies will come here,” he added.

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Goa on February 6, the Security Officers from PMO today conducted an inspection at KTC bus stand Margao. The PM’s security officers were joined by South Goa Collector along with SP South, SP Traffic and MLA Digambar Kamat. Kamat said that security officers are satisfied with the arrangements and they have given some suggestions which will be incorporated. “The program is set, once the suggestions are incorporated, we will take another review in the next two days,” said Kamat. He further said that maximum crowd is expected to attend…