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Goa: Goa made a strong impression at ITB Asia 2025, highlighting its distinctive Regenerative Tourism model that blends sustainability, culture, and connectivity. With the theme “Goa – The Gateway to All Possibilities,” the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, engaged with key international stakeholders to promote meaningful collaborations and enhance global visibility. Representing Goa Tourism, the delegation comprised Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director, GTDC; Rajesh Kale, Deputy Director Tourism; Deepak Narvekar, Deputy General Manager (Marketing/Hotels) and PRO, GTDC; Nivrutti Parsekar, Superintending Engineer, GTDC; Amar Heblekar, General Manager, GFDC; and Vishesh Naik, Senior Manager, GTDC. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Goan theatre groups are once again facing exclusion at Margao’s Ravindra Bhavan, as Chairman Rajendra Talak reportedly invited a Pune-based troupe to perform during the inauguration of the newly renovated Pai Tiatrist Hall and Black Box on November 5, coinciding with Rangabhumi Din. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the local arts community, who argue it undermines the purpose of Rangabhumi Din — a day dedicated to celebrating Goa’s own theatre heritage. Vishal Pai Cacode, artist and former member of the Goa State Cultural Development Committee, condemned the decision, calling it “a blatant disrespect to…

Team Goemkarponn EKOSHIM: The decomposed body of a woman, estimated to be around 55 years old, was discovered floating in a river behind Sameer Bar at Ekoshim on Monday morning. According to sources, a local resident who had gone to collect flowers for prayers noticed the body drifting in the water and immediately informed the authorities. The Porvorim Fire Brigade, along with police personnel and the 108 ambulance service, rushed to the scene. With assistance from the fire team, the body was recovered and handed over to the police. Following the completion of the panchanama formalities, the remains were…

Team Goemkarponn Sattari: Tensions flared late on Diwali eve in Sattari after a noise complaint regarding loud music during Narkasur celebrations at the Honda police outpost escalated into violence. Reports indicate that a mob of approximately 300–400 people retaliated against the complainant, going as far as setting their car on fire. Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the individuals involved. The episode has raised serious concerns about public safety during festive events and underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing large crowds during cultural celebrations.

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The renovation of Ravindra Bhavan in Margao has been completed, and the cultural venue is set to reopen on 5th November 2025. The reopening ceremony will be attended by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat, Art and Culture Minister Ramesh Tawadkar, and BJP President Damu Naik. According to Rajendra Talak, Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, the reopening coincides with Theatre Day, making the occasion particularly special for the local arts and cultural community. The revamped Ravindra Bhavan is expected to host a range of performances and cultural events, reaffirming its role as a…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A recent study by Goa University has revealed significant microplastic contamination in Goa’s traditional solar salt, particularly from salt pans located downstream of the Mandovi estuary. Researchers estimate that an individual consuming this salt could ingest approximately 2,457 microplastic particles each year. The study examined eight salt samples using techniques such as density separation, filtration, and FTIR spectroscopy. All samples contained microplastics, with concentrations ranging from 64 to 107 particles per 100 grams. The majority of the microplastics were fibers (90.4%) and mostly colorless (64.3%). The most common polymers identified were polyethylene (29.2%), polyester (20.8%), and…

New Delhi: Ahead of the Chhath festival, North Eastern Railway (NER) has announced 145 special puja trains to manage the surge of passengers, with services continuing until all travelers return after the festivities. Out of these, 95 trains will originate from NER stations. Chief Public Relations Officer of NER, Pankaj Kumar Singh, said special arrangements have been made considering both Diwali and Chhath festivals. “Nearly two lakh passengers travelled in the last 24 hours during Diwali. These special trains will operate continuously after Chhath until everyone has safely returned,” he said. Passenger management measures have been implemented at…