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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Tourism made a vibrant start at OTDYKH Leisure 2025, one of the largest international travel and tourism exhibitions, which opened on September 11, 2025 at the Timiryazev Exhibition Center, Moscow. The Goa Tourism Pavilion drew strong attention from international travel trade stakeholders, media, and visitors as it unveiled the theme “Sunshine and More in Goa”, capturing the essence of India’s sunshine state as a year-round, holistic destination. A Goa delegation led by Shri Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, along with Shri Prasad Kavlekar, Senior Manager, Marketing, GTDC, engaged with global travel professionals, industry leaders,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The 600-metre road connecting MDR-49 (Canacona–Agonda–Khola road) to NH-66 at the foothills of Karmalghat between Gulem and Keri (Agonda) has become a cause of growing concern among locals, who are demanding its immediate widening and removal of dangerously leaning forest trees. Initially laid as a forest access road, the stretch has now become one of the busiest routes in the taluka. It links Agonda and Dumane traffic directly to the highway and is frequently used by tourists heading towards Agonda, Khola, and even Palolem beach. Highway traffic is also often diverted through this road whenever the…

“For years, warnings have been issued about this possibility. Activists, journalists, and even some officials pointed out that drugs were no longer confined to Goa’s nightlife economy. They were finding their way into student circles, aided by easy access and weak enforcement. Today, with another young life cut short, the fear has materialised. Goa’s students are paying with their lives while the state’s authorities remain either unwilling or unable to break the networks of supply. The police have long spoken of their efforts to crack down on drug peddlers, yet their failure is visible to anyone who cares to look.”…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim Congress leader Olencio Simoes on Thursday expressed grave concern over the recent spate of student deaths at BITS Pilani, Goa, claiming that the tragedy has now been linked to drug abuse following the medical examination of one of the deceased students. Speaking to reporters, Simoes said that the medical examination of student Rishi Nair had revealed the presence of three potent narcotic substances — Zolpidem (ZOLP), Methamphetamine (MAMP), and MDMA. “This is not just a personal tragedy but a damning indictment of the growing drug culture in Cortalim, which has now become a hub for…

Team Goemkarponn SADA: The port town of Sada witnessed one of its most unique and rare traditions this Ganesh Chaturthi — a 15-day long celebration at the historic Laxmi Narayan Temple, where a photo of Lord Ganesh, instead of an idol, is worshipped by devotees. The custom, believed to be over a century old, has been faithfully preserved by generations of devotees and continues to draw attention for its distinct character. Unlike most households and temples where idols of Ganesh are installed and worshipped for varying durations before visarjan, the Laxmi Narayan Temple at Sada observes the festival by…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Goa Barge Owners’ Association has welcomed the landmark announcement of GST 2.0 reforms made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 3, 2025, terming it a progressive step that will benefit the maritime and transport sectors. In a press note issued on Wednesday, Association President Chandrakant K. Gawas extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for what he described as a “commendable and industry-friendly reform.” “The introduction of a simplified two-rate GST structure of 5% and 18% is a commendable step towards ensuring…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Thursday carried out a joint site inspection of Swatantra Path along with officials of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) and the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) as part of the long-awaited Swatantra Path beautification project. Speaking during the inspection, Salkar said the initiative would be launched immediately after the monsoon, with the involvement of all stakeholders. “I had assured the people that we will launch various development works after the monsoons and we are now inspecting the footpaths of Swatantra Path to launch the beautification project. We are trying to…