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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move to honour the legacy of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the Goa government has declared the Hindi film ‘Chhaava’, which chronicles his life, tax-free in the state. This announcement was made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on the evening of Wednesday, coinciding with the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sambhaji’s father. Chief Minister Sawant expressed his pleasure in making this declaration, highlighting the film’s portrayal of Sambhaji Maharaj’s valor and courage. “The movie ‘Chhaava’, based on the life and sacrifice of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, will be tax-free in Goa,” Sawant stated.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Temple Connect Conference, a three-day event celebrating India’s rich spiritual heritage, witnessed a landmark address today by the Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte. Highlighting Goa’s commitment to positioning itself as a premier spiritual tourism destination, the state’s focus on Regenerative Tourism and how spiritual tourism aligns with this vision was greatly emphasized. The Ekadasha Teertha Initiative, which brings 11 revered temples under a single circuit to offer devotees and tourists an immersive cultural and spiritual experience was elaborated and showcased. As part of Tourism’s spiritual initiatives, Rudreshwar Temple and the surrounding area near…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: On Wednesday, the town of Chaudi in Canacona, Goa, was abuzz with excitement as the Shivsmarak Cultural and Sports Club, in collaboration with the Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, hosted a grand celebration to honour the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The festivities, which began at 9 am, were a testament to the enduring legacy of the legendary Maratha king. The day commenced with Purohit Sarvesh Hegde performing a puja at the Shiv Smarak outside the KTC Bus Stand, where he anointed the statue of Shivaji Maharaj and lit the Shiv Jyot. This sacred ritual was followed by…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In the early hours of Wednesday, a grim discovery was made in Canacona, Goa, when the body of a 49-year-old man was found in a drainage ditch near the Deputy Collector’s office in Chaudi. The deceased, identified as Yadu alias Damu Gavde, was a native of Uttar Kannada in Karnataka and had been employed with a Coca-Cola distributor in the area. The Canacona police received a call reporting the presence of a male body in the drainage. With the assistance of the Canacona Fire & Emergency Services, the police retrieved the body and transported it to the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary, the Gyan Prabodhini Mandal in Delem hosted the Late Manju Desai Lecture Series, honouring the legendary leader’s impact on his people and the nation. The event, held at the Shri Mallikarjuna and Chetan Manju Desai College, was marked by a keynote address by Dr. Pramada Desai, a retired professor from the college. Dr Desai emphasized that Shivaji Maharaj created a kingdom that was akin to the mythical Ram Rajya, where the common people felt deeply connected and protected. “Maharaj instilled nationalism in the people and was revered as…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: In a significant move to address the long-standing infrastructure needs of the residents of Gowliwado in Verna, a new internal road construction project was officially inaugurated on Thursday. The event, held under the jurisdiction of the Quelosssim panchayat, was attended by Quelosssim Sarpanch Francis Xavier Figueredo, other panchayat members, and a sizable number of local residents. Cortalim ZP member Merciana Vas, who launched the project, emphasized that this initiative marks a major milestone in fulfilling the community’s long-pending demands. “For over eight years, the people of Gowliwado have struggled with basic necessities such as water, roads, and…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: On the occasion of Shiva Jayanti, a grand ceremony was held at Chicalim, home to Goa’s tallest statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, where Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar performed an abhishek. During this event organized by the Murgao Hindu Samaj, Salkar stressed the necessity of incorporating the values and achievements of Shivaji Maharaj into the school syllabus. Salkar highlighted the multifaceted legacy of Shivaji Maharaj, who was not only a brave warrior but also a visionary leader who established swarajya and founded the Indian Navy. He emphasized that the younger generation should be educated about the historical significance…