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“The contrast between the festival’s scale and the actual support provided to filmmakers is stark. The ESG manages not only the State Film Festival but also high-profile events such as the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which reportedly received a budget of ₹24 crore. In comparison, funding earmarked for local film production is modest, reportedly around ₹2 crore, and irregularly disbursed. This disparity raises a troubling question: is the festival a genuine effort to nurture local talent, or is it primarily an exercise in government event management, designed to project cultural vibrancy while sidestepping the practical needs of creators?”…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has declared the 2022 arrest of a Valpoi-based businessman, allegedly linked to the banned organization Popular Front of India (PFI), as unlawful. The court ruled that the arrest violated established legal procedures. It noted that the police failed to present any credible evidence linking the businessman to unlawful or anti-national activities. Furthermore, the detention did not meet the conditions mandated under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for a lawful arrest. The judgment highlighted that the police acted hastily, labeling the individual as associated with PFI without submitting…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The row over alleged bogus voters in Goa has intensified, with the Congress party raising concerns over fraudulent entries in the Panjim Assembly constituency. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Patkar, accompanied by party functionaries, conducted a physical verification at a residence in Dempo Bhat, Tonca. At one apartment, officials found a Goan family residing, but discovered that four Nepali nationals were listed as voters at the same address despite not living there. Patkar questioned the legality of foreign nationals obtaining Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) and voting in Indian elections without citizenship. He demanded…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has urged Communidade office-bearers and other institutions to extend cooperation in legalising homes occupied by residents for over four decades. He clarified that the move was not aimed at regularising illegal constructions, but at ensuring the right of the common man to live in his own house legally. He also assured that steps would be taken to prevent future irregularities. Sawant announced that the Kunbi village project in Sanguem would be completed within three months. He further said that Goa’s economic progress depended on large industries and stressed that the government…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The iconic C. Krishniah Chetty Group of Jewellers, one of India’s most prestigious names in fine jewellery, has brought its timeless legacy and artistry to Goa with an exclusive six-day exhibition blending heritage and modern sophistication. The exhibition is being held from August 14 to 17 at Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim, and will continue on August 19 and 20 at Hotel Nanutel, Margao. The Panjim showcase was inaugurated by Smt. Pratima Dhond, President of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), who praised the brand’s rich history and attention to detail, saying the creations were not…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: United Breweries Limited (UBL), India’s largest beer maker and part of the global HEINEKEN group, has rolled out its premium brew Amstel Grande in Goa, further strengthening its presence in India’s high-end beer segment. Known for its slow-brewed process and longer maturation, Amstel Grande promises a richer, smoother taste crafted from the finest barley, distinctive Dutch yeast, and handpicked hops — all without added sugar. The beer has already topped consumer taste tests globally and in India, setting a fresh benchmark in premium strong beer. “Goa is a market that embraces international, premium experiences,” said Vikram…

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) parliamentary board will convene on August 17 at the party headquarters in New Delhi, with discussions on the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election expected to top the agenda, party sources said. According to a senior BJP leader, “The meeting is scheduled for 17 August 2025 at the BJP office in Delhi. All parliamentary board members will attend, and deliberations on the NDA’s candidate for Vice-President are likely.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president JP Nadda, and…