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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The World Trade Center (WTC) Goa has announced the launch of a new Export Facilitation Centre to help local exporters and small businesses access global markets, marking a significant step towards strengthening Goa’s international trade ecosystem. The announcement was made during an international seminar titled ‘Dubai: The Business Gateway to Global Trade’ held at Caculo Mall in Panaji. The event brought together entrepreneurs, exporters, industry experts and business leaders to discuss opportunities for expanding Goan businesses into overseas markets through Dubai. The newly established Export Facilitation Centre will assist exporters with documentation, regulatory guidance and coordination with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI/DELHI: The Union Government has informed the Karnataka Government that it will not process the pending forest and wildlife clearances required for the proposed diversion of water from the Mhadei river until the Supreme Court delivers its final judgment in the interstate river dispute. The communication effectively pauses progress on the Kalasa and Banduri components of the project, which Karnataka has proposed to divert water from the Mhadei basin to the Malaprabha river to improve drinking water supply in several districts of the state. According to the Centre, granting statutory environmental approvals while the matter is under consideration…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted a surveillance drive at Calangute targeting dum biryani outlets, leading to the suspension of operations at six of the seven food businesses inspected for violating food safety norms. The inspections were carried out after the FDA took cognisance of inputs received through social media. During the drive, officials found that six establishments did not have valid sanitary/health cards for their food handlers and lacked water filtration facilities. As none of the food handlers at the six outlets possessed the mandatory health cards, the FDA directed the establishments to immediately suspend…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An adult female leopard that accidentally fell into an open well at Loliem in Canacona was successfully rescued by the South Goa Forest Division and safely released back into its natural habitat after undergoing a veterinary examination. According to the Forest Department, the rescue operation was launched immediately after the incident was reported. Using specialised rescue equipment and under the supervision of veterinary experts, the team safely extricated the leopard from the well. The animal was examined by veterinarians and found to be uninjured before being released into the forest within a few hours. The successful operation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: India marked World Fragile X Awareness Day with a nationwide campaign that saw several iconic landmarks and institutions illuminated in teal green to raise awareness about Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the world’s most common inherited single-gene cause of autism and intellectual disability. Led by the Fragile X Society India, the initiative brought together hotels, hospitals, educational institutions and corporate partners across the country to highlight the importance of early diagnosis, genetic testing and public awareness. While Goa did not feature among the illuminated locations, residents, healthcare professionals and educational institutions have been encouraged to join the national…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has presented a dividend of ₹45.29 lakh to the Goa Government, with the cheque being handed over to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday. The dividend was presented by GTDC Chairman Kedar Naik in the presence of Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte and GTDC Managing Director Kuldeep Arolkar. Speaking on the occasion, Naik said the dividend reflects GTDC’s commitment to sound financial management, transparency and its continued efforts to strengthen Goa’s tourism sector. He also expressed gratitude to GTDC Managing Director Kuldeep Arolkar and the entire GTDC team for their…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: In an initiative promoting environmental conservation and public health, social worker Tulsidas Fal Dessai on Thursday distributed fruit-bearing saplings to doctors, nurses and staff at Chicalim District Hospital, encouraging the creation of greener and healthier public spaces. The programme, attended by Chicalim Panchayat members and local residents, focused on promoting tree plantation while highlighting the role healthcare institutions can play in environmental sustainability. Unlike conventional plantation drives, the initiative featured fruit-bearing saplings to emphasise their long-term benefits, including enhancing green cover, supporting biodiversity and providing nutritious fruits in the future. Speaking on the occasion, Dessai said environmental…