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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor of Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant over the non-receipt of Dayanand Social Security Benefits for 1.40 lakh people for the last 4 months. “Govt has not released the social security benefits under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme for 1.40 lakh people in Goa for the last 4 months. As the payment under the scheme has not been received for the last 4 months, many people are facing a hard time for their sustenance and support of their family members…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that his government has been exploring the possibility of the installation of prepaid electricity meters in the state. Chaired the meeting of the Chief Secretary and Secretaries of various departments. “Held discussions on Digitization of more Govt services. Took stock of the delay issue in raising the electricity bills as the meter readers are requisitioned for Election and Disaster relief work. Advised to explore the possibility of installation of Prepaid meters,” said CM Sawant. He further took stock of ongoing projects and issues raised by departments and gave directions to resolve…

GOA: – As COVID-19 disrupted livelihoods, Reliance Industries ensured that not only did it protect livelihoods of its existing workforce but also generated new jobs opportunities for the members of the society. The retail business was the leading job creation vertical hiring over 150000 employees across various functions of the business; this is more than 2x the jobs created in the previous financial year. Speaking on the financial performance, Gaurav Jain, Head – Strategy & Business Development, Reliance Retail said, “One of the ethos of Reliance Retail is all about inclusive growth and the cornerstone of inclusive growth is…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa’s alcoholic beverage Feni, the traditional sweet dish Khaje, and the spicy Harmal chilli are grown in the Pernem (North Goa) region, and the Myndoli Banana (Moira Bananas) have all obtained a Geographical Indicator or GI tag from the Geographical Indications Registry of India after Goans demanded and agitated for the same. Now it’s the turn of the traditional Ros Omelette and the Goan xacutti, which also possibly deserve a GI for the ingredients used and the traditional Goan method of preparation. According to Jude Lobo, owner of the iconic Souza Lobo restaurant at Calangute, both dishes…

DSP Investment Managers announced the 25-year completion of the DSP Flexi Cap Fund. Launched on 29th April 1997, DSP Flexi Cap Fund has a proven portfolio that has been through many market cycles and has delivered returns of 19.1% CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) since inception*. Rs 1 lakh invested at inception in DSP Flexi Cap Fund would have grown to over Rs 78 lakh by now, whereas a similar investment in Nifty 500 TRI would have grown to Rs 31.74 lakh. The DSP Flexi Cap Fund takes a structured approach to investing by focusing on business longevity, prudent…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: With the dangers of a possible fourth wave on the horizon, the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress raised the alarm about the Government’s preparedness for the next wave. Adv Varad Mardolkar, Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, addressed the media on the issue and warned about the rising cases. He quoted the statement of the Dean of Goa Medical College, Shivanand Bandekar, on the possibility of the fourth wave expected in Goa soon. He said, “People have lost their lives due to the Government mismanagement in the past. A question needs to be raised on the current preparedness and what…

SC cancels permission for railway double-tracking project SC also has set aside the clearance granted for the project by the NBWL Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a major victory for the people, the Supreme Court of India today has upheld the CEC recommendations for cancelling the railway double-tracking project. The SC also has set aside the clearance granted for the project by the NBWL. “SC today has upheld the CEC recommendations for cancelling the railway doubling project and set aside the crucial clearance granted to it by the NBWL. It has allowed the railways to reapply. The biggest defeat for the…