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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A golden opportunity slipped through the fingers of Kharewado’s fishing community nearly a decade ago. A Rs 100 crore state-of-the-art fishing jetty, part of the ambitious Vasco Bay Development Plan, was set to transform the local fishing industry. But politics, delays, and missed commitments buried the dream—until now. Somwhwre around 2016, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had personally arrived at Kharewado to launch the much-anticipated fishing jetty project. The plan, spearheaded by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), envisioned a 520-metre-long finger quay, a Petroleum Oil Lubricant (POL) berth, and a modern fishing harbour—all separated by a security wall.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major set back to the Goa Government, the High Court of Bombay in Goa has Read  down the controversial Section 17 (2) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1974, pertaining to the Zone change, while directing the State not to grant any further permissions for now. The division bench today passed the judgment in a public interest litigation filed by the Goa Foundation, the Khazan Society of Goa, Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) and many others. The Court has posted the matter for further directions after six weeks, as it has granted interim stay on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police today have registered an FIR against activist Rama Kankonkar for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after he posted a video on social media against a religious leader. Late on Wednesday night, a number of Sadguru Brahmeshanandacharya Swami Maharaj’s supporters gathered at the Panaji police station and demanded that he be taken into custody. Additionally, they complained about Kankonkar’s offensive remarks. Police in Panaji are searching for Kankonkar. According to the allegation, Kankonkar unnecessarily involved the swami in a dispute concerning the Dev Khapreshwar temple in Porvorim. The complaint claims that Kankonkar has defamed the Swamiji, whose…

Panaji: In a bold move to catapult Goa into the forefront of India’s entrepreneurial landscape, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has unveiled a series of innovative initiatives. This strategic push comes as the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) Goa Centre celebrates its first anniversary, marking significant strides in fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Chief Minister Rozgar Yojana (CMRY) has already made substantial contributions, disbursing substantial funds to support thousands of beneficiaries across the state. At the heart of Goa’s vision to become a leading entrepreneurship hub are initiatives like the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP). This program is…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Tourism is set to participate in the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) 2025, one of Russia’s leading travel trade exhibitions, scheduled to take place from 18th to 20th March 2025 at Crocus Expo, Moscow. As a popular destination, Goa continues to attract visitors with its vibrant culture, and diverse experiences. Through its presence at MITT 2025, Goa Tourism aims to strengthen ties with the Russian travel industry, promote sustainable and regenerative tourism, and showcase the state’s rich heritage, Yoga and Wellness tourism, adventure tourism, and culinary delights. The Goa Tourism pavilion at MITT will…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a match that embodied the essence of competitive football, Sao Jose de Areal secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Navelim Villagers Union, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 14th Wilred Leisure Soccer Cup 2025. This dramatic win was marked by a stunning comeback from Navelim Villagers Union, only to be outdone by Sao Jose de Areal’s resilience. Dyral Costa’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award, highlighting his pivotal role in the team’s success. Sao Jose de Areal’s path to the quarterfinals was sealed with a hard-fought win over Navelim Villagers Union at…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: On the ninth day of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Cricket Men Championship 2024-25, two matches took place, showcasing the competitive spirit of the participating teams. In the first match, P.G. Goa University, Taleigao, dominated Goa College of Pharmacy, winning by a convincing margin of eight wickets. The second match saw Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, emerge victorious against Goa Dental College, Bambolim, with a six-wicket win. P.G. Goa University won the toss and chose to bowl first. Goa College of Pharmacy managed 103/7 in 18 overs, with Devesh Kudalkar scoring 26 runs and Sahil Gaonkar…