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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Cabinet today has approved a series of key decisions, including the Goa State Logistics & Warehousing Incentive Scheme 2025, aimed at boosting investment in the sector. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the scheme will provide incentives in the form of capital subsidy, loan interest subsidy, and other benefits to encourage logistics and warehousing activities in the state. “The Logistics and Warehousing sector is critical for Goa’s growth, and this incentive scheme will help generate employment as well as improve supply chain efficiency,” the Chief Minister said after the Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: PWD Minister Digambar Kamat assured that the ongoing repair and renovation works at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, will be completed in all respects by October 30. Kamat conducted an inspection of the main auditorium and the Black Box along with Ravindra Bhavan Chairman Rajendra Talak, Supervisory Panel Chairman Vijai Kenkre, and PWD officials. He said there was unanimous agreement among all stakeholders to finish the works within the deadline and even hold a mock drill ahead of the inauguration. “The contractors have been carrying out the job systematically and with quality. The supervising panel has met twice…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday announced that the State government will shortly appoint a new Lokayukta, nearly nine months after the post fell vacant following the retirement of Justice (retd) Ambadas Joshi in December 2024. Speaking to reporters, Sawant said, “Goa Lokayukta will be appointed at the earliest,” though he refrained from sharing a timeline or further details. According to officials, the government has already received a panel of three names of retired judges—from Goa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh—for consideration. Additional recommendations have also been sought from the High Court and the Supreme Court…

New Delhi: India’s T20 star Suryakumar Yadav will lead the national side for the first time in a multi-nation tournament at the Asia Cup 2025, marking a new chapter in his leadership journey. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, the tournament will test his ability to manage pressure, rotate squads, and handle the challenges of a high-stakes multi-team format. At a pre-tournament press conference, SKY delivered a characteristic mix of wit and confidence when asked about the added responsibilities of captaincy. “Till now everything is going alright sir, toh kyu bina matlab ka ungli karna hai? (Why…

New Delhi: In a mixed day for India at the World Boxing Championships, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and debutant Minakshi progressed to the quarterfinals, while four male boxers bowed out of the competition. Competing in her first international tournament since the Paris Olympics, Nikhat faced a tough women’s 51kg round of 16 bout against Japan’s Yuna Nishinaka. Despite a scrappy contest marked by frequent clinches from Nishinaka, Nikhat secured a unanimous decision, with the referee docking Nishinaka two points for excessive holding. “Not a very good bout though I won by unanimous decision. But I am really…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Tourism is set to showcase the state’s diverse offerings at the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Hyderabad 2025, scheduled for September 19-20 at the Hyderabad International Convention Center. The initiative aims to highlight Goa as a destination that goes beyond its famous beaches. The Goa pavilion will feature interactive displays covering hinterland trails, spiritual and wellness circuits, adventure and monsoon tourism, cultural festivals, and unique village experiences, all under the banner of regenerative tourism. Visitors will get a glimpse of immersive experiences ranging from cultural and heritage trails to wellness retreats, adventure activities, festivals, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Healthcare Iconic Fashion & Awards (HIFAA) 2025 concluded a spectacular two-day event at the Taj, Goa, merging healthcare, fashion, and the recognition of frontline workers. The event saw the presence of dignitaries including Ajay Kumar Mishra, former Deputy Home Minister, and Subhash Phal Dessai, Goa’s Social Welfare Minister, both of whom lauded HIFAA for honouring healthcare professionals for their invaluable contribution to society. A highlight of the event was 102-year-old freedom fighter and Padma awardee Dr. Libia Lobo, who received an award and later walked the ramp alongside doctors and models in Adhya Fashion creations,…