Goa Govt mulls five fold increase in Accident Victim Compensation, Targets black spot rectification by March 2025
Nov 22 – The Goa government is considering a significant hike in accident victim compensation, raising the amount from Rs2 lakh to Rs10 lakh under its Smart City initiatives. Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho announced the proposal after chairing a Road Safety Council meeting.The council reviewed ongoing efforts to address accident-prone black spots, many of which are slated for rectification...
IFFI Day 4, Nov 23, 2024 Schedule
IFFI Day 4- Nov 23, 2024 Master ClassArt of Cinematography By John Seale Power of Failure By Anupam Kher In-ConversationFrom Small Screen to Big Dreams:the Inspiring Journey of Sivakarthikeyan Panel DiscussionStories that TravelBy Farrukh Dhondy, Anna Saura, Tanishta Chatterjee, Vani Tripathi, Tikoo, Lucy Walker Restored ClassicsBobo / The BogeymanThe Friends / Natsu No Niwa Best Debut Feature Film of a Director Familiar TouchBound in Heaven Rising StarsCu Li Never...
From Tashkent to Belgrade: 55th IFFI Celebrates Stories that Transcend Borders and Cultures
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) proudly showcases three exceptional films from Uzbekistan, Estonia, and Serbia. These cinematic gems, crafted by visionary directors and producers, explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the indomitable human spirit, inviting audiences on a journey through diverse cultural landscapes. Among the highlights is The Song Sustxotin, a poignant tale set in a drought-stricken Uzbek village....
IFFI panel advocates for Women’s Empowerment in Cinema
Nov 21- The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened with a compelling panel discussion on Women’s Safety and Cinema. The discussion explored key issues such as gender representation, women’s safety in the film industry, and the societal impact of cinema. Panellists shared personal insights and called for a more inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring women can thrive...
Siemens facilities at Verna gets nod to hire women in night shift
Nov 21- The state government has permitted Siemens Limited, which has a 3 units at Verna Industrial Estate, to employ women in the night shift between 7pm and 6am, for two years. In August 2019, the government passed the Goa Factories (Amendment) Bill, which allows women to work the night shift subject to fulfilling of requisite safety conditions.
PG Medical seats categorise breakup notified
Nov 21- Goa govt has notified the Goa (Rules for admission to the Post-Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses of the Goa University at the Goa Medical College) Rules, 2024, specifying the number of seats available for various categories in Post Graduate Degree medical courses. The classification is as follows - Total seats in alternate years (64/61), seats to be...
Cuchelim land scam: duo sent to 14 days judicial custody, 4 more booked
Nov 21 - Duo Ramesh Rao and Shakil Shaikh arrested for cheating several people by taking money and illegally selling govt land to them at Cuchelim, have been remanded to 14-days judicial custody by Mapusa Court. Mapusa police had arrested the duo and booked 4 others identified as Raju Manrekar from Carmurlim, Raja Anthony from Karaswada ,Norbbat and Ravi...
Pilgao farmers block Vedanta’s ore transport for 2nd consecutive day
Nov 21 - Pilgao farmers continued to block Vedanta’s ore transportation through their village for the second consecutive day demanding restoration of their polluted fields. The talks with farmers and company representatives, mamlatdars failed as farmers were firm on their demand. Meanwhile, Vedanta Sesa Goa has said in a statement, “safety of our stakeholders and the community is our...
152 mobile numbers used for cybercrimes blocked by Goa police in last one month
Nov 21- Goa Cyber Crime Police Station has blocked total of 152 mobile numbers which were used in committing different cyber crimes in last one month. Efforts are on to further block more such phone numbers which are being reported to avoid more people getting victimised with these phone numbers by cyber fraudsters, informed police.
Goa Staff Selection Commission announces 232 Group C posts
Nov 21- Goa Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications for 232 posts of ‘Lower Division Clerk/ Recovery Clerk’ and ‘Junior Stenographer’, Group ‘C’ in various Government Departments. The last date for filling up the applications for the post is 13/12/2024.Details https://gssc.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Advertisement-No.3-of-Year-2024.pdf
