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Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has reiterated its commitment to boosting cultural tourism under the ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ initiative, with an emphasis on regenerative tourism and preserving local heritage. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte stated that cultural tourism remains a key component of the state’s overall tourism roadmap. “We are actively promoting events that showcase Goa’s rich traditions. Festivals like Chikhal Kalo and Sao Joao have already been scaled up, while others like Intruz and Ghode Modni also need to be elevated. These festivals will be featured in our official tourism calendar,” he said. The…

*Yuri: 1,000+ Hill-Cutting Complaints Ignored, Illegal Plotting Rampant *Rane: No Cultivable Land Converted, Will Act as per Law and Court Directions Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a heated debate in the Goa Legislative Assembly, TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane announced that the government is working on bringing a stringent law to curb illegal land plotting and hill cutting, which will be introduced before the next Assembly session. Responding to Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao’s accusation that the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department failed to act on over 1,000 hill-cutting complaints across the State, Rane acknowledged the large-scale violations and assured…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Over 300 members of the Goan diaspora came together at the Reading Youth and Community Centre for the vibrant Goan Summer Celebration, an event hosted by The Goan Reading Boys Ltd. The evening blended music, culture, and a strong sense of community – but the highlight was the special recognition bestowed upon Clayton Barreto for his unwavering contributions to the Goan community in the United Kingdom. Barreto, who hails from Mapusa, Goa, and currently serves as Senior Secretary to the High Commissioner of India in London, was honoured not just as the keynote speaker but also…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is all set to showcase its pioneering tourism vision at the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Mumbai 2025, scheduled from 11th to 13th August at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Building on the momentum of its recent Excellence Award win at TTF Ahmedabad 2025 for the acclaimed ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ campaign, Goa will present a refreshed and immersive tourism narrative at TTF Mumbai. At the heart of this narrative is Regenerative Tourism – a model that emphasizes environmental responsibility, cultural preservation, and community engagement. Speaking ahead of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A brief meeting between Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Goa has sparked political speculation, even as Sawant maintained that the interaction was purely non-political. The meeting took place ahead of the 10th National Convention of the Rashtriya OBC Mahasangh at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Bambolim, where both leaders were present. While Sawant described Fadnavis as a “close friend” and clarified that no political matters were discussed, the timing of the meeting amid growing national focus on OBC-related issues has raised eyebrows in political circles. Adding…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The stage is set for India’s largest and most inclusive celebration of ability and accessibility, as International Purple Fest – Goa 2025 officially announced its 21 Purple Ambassadors. These inspiring individuals—each representing a unique disability—will lead the movement for inclusivity at the much-anticipated event scheduled from October 9 to 12, 2025, in Goa. The announcement was made at a special event attended by key dignitaries, including Shri Subhash Phal Dessai, Hon’ble Minister for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa; Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, IAS, Secretary, Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Mopa Airport Police, on Thursday took action against three individuals for allegedly carrying out unauthorised tourist-related services at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, in violation of the Goa Tourist Trade Act, 1982. The individuals have been identified as Shounak Suresh Arondekar (Nagzar Warkhand, Pernem), Khorajiya Sharifbhai Khorajiya (Navelim, Salcete), and Sandesh Suresh Shetye (Ozari, Pernem). They were reportedly involved in illegal activities that caused inconvenience to tourists and hindered the smooth flow of passenger traffic at the airport. All three have been produced before the Department of Tourism for…