Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the state has eradicated extreme poverty, making it the first in India to achieve this milestone. The announcement follows the four-year-long Extreme Poverty Alleviation Project, which identified and assisted 64,006 families across the state.
Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) President Ms. Pratima Dhond welcomes sweeping GST reforms announced at the 56th GST Council Meeting. With simplified slabs, exemptions on insurance and essential items, and measures to support MSMEs, healthcare, and farmers, the reforms are expected to boost GDP, ease compliance, and promote financial inclusion.
The NSS Unit of Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Bicholim, in collaboration with the Government of Goa and the Government of India, organized rangoli and essay writing competitions on 6th August 2025 to spread awareness about a drug-free India.
The 'Raj Bhavan Annadhan' scheme, launched in Goa by Governor Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, aims to support underprivileged citizens through contributions made from the Governor's book royalties. The initiative was unveiled at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Kerala Governor Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
Ethernet Xpress Foundation organized a blanket distribution drive at Jeevan Anand Aashram in Parra, Mapusa, offering vital support to the destitute. Speaking at the event, MD Sagar Govekar called on society to step up and help the Aashram address its space and funding challenges. The initiative highlights the importance of community-backed efforts to empower and uplift Goa’s most vulnerable.
