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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Renowned spiritual master Siddhayogi Shri Abhishek Vairagi, popularly known as “Dada”, will deliver a spiritual discourse in Goa on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event, organised by the Adiguru Trust (Pune), Adiguru Parivar Goa, and the Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Committee, will be held at the Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple Hall in Old Mhardol, Verna, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Open to the public and free of charge, the satsang is expected to draw a large gathering of spiritual seekers and devotees from across the state. Organisers have urged interested participants to confirm attendance in advance…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa, Shri Rohan Khaunte, met in New Delhi with Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, and  Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Union Minister for Civil Aviation. The discussions revolved around developing collaborative strategies to enhance Goa’s tourism landscape – with a strong focus on experiential infrastructure, cultural promotion, and aviation connectivity. In the meeting with the Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, both sides explored the evolving role of the concert economy – a model that focuses on immersive and experience-driven tourism. Also, there was mutual interest in leveraging Goa’s…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Goa Crime Branch arrested two persons from Maharashtra and seized 30 kilograms of Ganja during a narcotics raid conducted near Duler Petrol Pump, Mapusa, in the early hours of June 11, 2025. The operation, carried out between 1:40 am and 6:30 am, was led by Police Inspector Vikas Deykar, assisted by ASI Sriram Salgaonkar, ASI Dinesh Pikulkar, PC 6340 Sulesh Naik, PC 7295 Kritesh Kinalkar, PC 7576 Subha Gaonkar, and PC 8158 Prakash Utkuri. The Accused: 1. Sukdev S/o Bhagwan Koli (Age 21), Resident of Post Savelde, District Dhule,…

Goa, once known for its serene beaches, vibrant culture, and peaceful lifestyle, is facing a disturbing identity crisis. In the last 24 hours alone, the state witnessed four chilling incidents — a biryani vendor was mercilessly beaten in Calangute for asking a customer for the bill; minor girls were reportedly sexually abused, also in Calangute; a businessman was abducted in broad daylight in Ponda; and the Crime Branch seized drugs worth ₹40 lakh near Mapusa. Are we really in Goa? For decades, Goa has basked in its reputation as India’s most relaxed and safe tourist haven — a place where…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly is scheduled to commence on July 22, 2025. “Cabinet has approved the summoning of Goa Legislative Assembly session from July 22. Length of session will be decided by Goa Governor,’ said CM The session is expected to span approximately 18 days, concluding in early August. This session will be the first full-length assembly meeting since the budget session held in March 2025. During the monsoon session, members will discuss and pass the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, along with departmental demands…

tTam Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured that the long-standing taxi issue in Goa would be resolved at the earliest, with the government committed to taking all stakeholders into confidence. “The taxi issue will be resolved as soon as possible. We are working on a solution that includes everyone’s interest,” Sawant said, amid rising demands for a regulated and fair system that balances tourism needs with local livelihoods. The CM’s assurance comes in the wake of repeated protests and concerns raised by taxi operators over regulations, app-based services, and fare structures. He emphasized that the government is…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Cabinet has officially approved the Goa State Heritage Policy 2025, marking a milestone initiative aimed at safeguarding the state’s rich cultural, architectural, and intangible heritage. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assigned Minister for Archives and Archaeology, Subhash Phal Dessai, to oversee public dissemination and implementation of the policy. The policy, a first of its kind in India, outlines a wide-ranging framework to identify, preserve, and promote over 200 heritage sites, including more than 100 historic private and government structures. It also recognizes 46 traditional folk art forms and 61 indigenous occupations, integrating both tangible…