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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: DTE Goa has announced the exam dates for GCET 2023 at dte.goa.gov.in for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses. The GCET 2023 registration date will also be released soon. As per the latest notice, the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa has released the exam dates for Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) 2023. As per the official notice, the GCET 2023 exam will be conducted on May 13 and 14 for admissions to Engineering and Pharmacy degree courses. However, the complete schedule of GCET, including registration, admit card etc, has not been released yet. Once GCET 2023…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Goa are seeking an increase in the threshold limit for collateral-free loans in the much anticipated Union Budget 2023-24. Vishwanath Kochkar, President of Goa State Industries Association, said that the threshold limit for collateral-free loans for MSMEs should be raised from the present Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore. The Association president also urged the government to take some action regarding MSMEs not getting timely credit facilities from the banks. “Many banks are reluctant to entertain MSMEs for fear of creating NPAs, and they insist on security-based credit facilities,”…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FC Goa head coach Carlos Pena made it clear that his team is still under pressure in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) despite beating Kerala Blasters FC in their previous game. FC Goa will be looking to make it back-to-back home wins as they host East Bengal FC in Matchweek 17 of the Hero ISL at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Goa, on Thursday. The Gaurs put an end to their four-match winless streak with a dominant 3-1 win against Kerala Blasters FC in their previous game. Pena’s side are placed fifth in the Hero ISL…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Wednesday claimed a massive win after Bardez Deputy Collector issued a deadline to St Xavier’s College for induction of the Students Council. ABVP, in a press note issued here, welcomed the order of Bardez Deputy Collector, who directed the St. Xavier College, situated at Mapusa, Goa, to induct the democratically elected students’ council and to organise the oath taking ceremony and finalise the date for the same within a specified time. The students of St. Xavier College, Goa, were protesting because even after the passage of more than two months, the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Robotic Surgery has always been a thought of the far-fetched future, residing somewhere in a notion or thought, but today we witness the realization of that vision in the state of Goa. With advanced technologies crafted every day, Robotic Surgery conveniently performs complex procedures with ease and benefits the patient greatly in terms of post-surgery care and comfort. FARIS – Fellowship in Advanced Robotic & Innovative Surgery, held their first inauguration at the Fairfield by Marriotts, Benaulim, on 20th January 2023. The event began with the welcoming of the dignitaries; Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Himachal…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate today has sought clarification from South Goa District Collector Jyoti Kumari over the circular seeking permanent employees and officers to contribute Rs 1000 towards the Republic Day function. “I have sought clarification from South Goa Collector over the circular. Also, I have asked on what basis the circular was issued. You cannot issue such a circular,” said Monserrate. The circular dated January 19 said “an event is being organised by the Collectorate of South Goa on January 26, 2023, at Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex ground followed by Republic Day Function.” “All the permanent staff and…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho on Tuesday evening said that the New Sancoale panchayat Ghar will be one of the biggest panchayat Ghars in Goa with all modern facilities. “The Sancoale Panchayat will soon lay a foundation for its new Panchayat Ghar, and I will give them the date after a few formalities are completed. This Panchayat Ghar will be the biggest panchayat ghar in Goa and will have all amenities and facilities and a revenue model which other panchayats have to emulate. We are offering finance of Rs 3.5 crores, and the panchayat will spend the remaining…