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Bhagwant Mann’s remarks came hours after Mamata Banerjee’s explosive announcement that there is no tie-up with the Congress in Bengal Chandigarh: The unity of INDIA opposition bloc has suffered back-to-back setbacks within hours, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declaring that it will contest all Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, shortly after Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee ruled out any alliance with Congress in West Bengal. “The Aam Aadmi Party has shortlisted 40 candidates for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. We are getting a survey done before finalising candidates,” Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said today. The remarks came…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Supreme Court has upheld the revised criteria laid down by the Government of Goa in 2005 with reference to delimitation of private forest areas. According to advocate general Devidas Pangam, the state government uses two criteria to identify private forests: first, the area must be adjacent to government forest lands; second, if the area is isolated, it must be at least five hectares in size. A canopy density of no less than 0.4 is acceptable. The third requirement is that forestry species account for 75% of the trees on such lands. The Goa Foundation contested these requirements,…

 Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Limited (IPSCDL) today announced the completion and opening up for the use of the general public, three key roads in the heart of the capital city, Panaji ahead of its deadline. These roads are Dr. Wolfgango de Silva Road (from EDC House to ORRA Jewellery Store) – length of 0.27 km), Dr. P. Shivgaonkar Road (from D V Road (Mahalaxmi) to M G Road) length of 0.20 km and Dr. Roque D’Souza Road (from Church Square to M G Road) – length of 0.20 km. Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, MD & CEO of IPSCDL…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: As the peak Turtle procreation season ensues, the twin Canacona Turtle Rehabilitation Centers at Agonda and Galgibaga beach coasts together protects 17 Turtle Nests with as many as 1861 Olive Ridley Eggs. Incidentally, ever since after a lull of atmospheric pressure, the weather turned normal with winter setting-in, streak of mother turtle began to visit the Canacona shores to lay eggs, with forest department protecting at-least one pits mostly at Agonda and Galgibaga Turtle Nursery Sites. Agonda as of now has 13 pits with 1498 eggs with transplantation of one Pit from neighboring Rajbhag beach coast, while…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Doctorate Awarded to Hon. Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Ramesh Tawadkar for Human excellence award 2024 at Mumbai. Hon. Speaker & MLA Canacona awarded this Honorary Doctorate for his humanity work with the auspicious hands of his excellency Indian Origin Dr. Madhu Krishan, Founder, Chairman & Chief Rector of The American University California, USA. This function was organised by Empower Social and Educational Trust, Mumbai as “Bharat Nirman Award-2024 ” at Kohinoor Continental Hotel Mumbai. The award was confirmed for his humanity’s work since 1998. 1. Strengthening of Tribal life since 1998. 2. For Agriculture Development…

Under the ‘Cashless Everywhere’ system, policyholders will have the liberty to select any hospital for their treatment, breaking away from the limitations imposed by agreements or tie-ups between insurance companies and healthcare providers. MUMBAI: Starting Thursday, January 25, general and health insurance companies have rolled out the ‘Cashless Everywhere’ initiative across the country. Spearheaded by the General Insurance Council (GIC), this initiative aims to provide policyholders with the freedom to choose any hospital for their treatment, ensuring a seamless and cashless experience. This breaks away the limitations imposed by agreements or tie-ups between insurance companies and healthcare providers. This move…

AYODHYA: The consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir took place today, January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi heading the rituals in the newly-constructed temple. Some of the country’s top businessman were also invited to the ceremony on Monday. Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani were among the top business leaders who were invited to the event on Monday. Notably, billionaires and industrialists n of India are now actively working towards expanding the reach and telecom infrastructure of Ayodhya as it is set to see a massive boom in tourism soon. Including Reliance Jio, three private telecom companies have announced…