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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Ravindra Bhavan in Margao is set to undergo major renovations in preparation for its role as a key venue for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The facility will see the installation of new screens, projectors, and other infrastructural upgrades aimed at enhancing its cinematic capabilities. The main auditorium will remain closed during July and August to facilitate the work, which is being carried out in consultation with tiatrists and artists, according to Rajendra Talak, Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan. “The upgradation will help establish Ravindra Bhavan as a significant cultural hub, especially during IFFI. The input…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a proactive move to reinforce Goa’s position as a premier tourism destination, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, convened a high-level stakeholder meeting today at Paryatan Bhavan, Panjim. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, and attended by key officials including Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism; Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director of GTDC; Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Minister; and leading members of the tourism industry and Goa Tourism Board. In his opening remarks, Minister Khaunte emphasized the importance of timely and structured stakeholder engagements, particularly in light of national and regional…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: The Shirgao Temple Committee has stated that it is yet to receive a copy of the Fact-Finding Committee report on the tragic stampede that occurred during the Lairai Devi Jatra. Committee President Dinanath Gaonkar said that the committee will review the report in consultation with the temple authorities and Mahajans before issuing a formal response. “We have not yet received a copy of the report. Once we do, we will discuss it with the temple committee and the Mahajans, and only then will we respond,” Gaonkar said. He also refuted allegations of non-cooperation with the authorities. “We…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The recent stampede at the Lairai Jatra festival in Shirgaon, which occurred on May 3, 2025, has been declared a preventable tragedy by a Fact-Finding Inquiry Committee (FFIC) appointed by the government. The committee’s exhaustive report, released this week, uncovers a troubling chain of administrative failures and neglected warnings that culminated in the deaths and injuries of numerous devotees during one of Goa’s most revered religious festivals. The stampede took place during the early morning hours of the Homkhand ritual—a central event in the Jatra—when thousands of barefoot devotees, known as Dhonds, gathered to fulfill their vows.…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: As part of the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week (May 12–18), an awareness drive focusing on pedestrian safety was conducted today in Mapusa by the Directorate of Transport in coordination with the Goa Traffic Police, GOACAN, and the Mapusa Municipal Council. The awareness action began from the area below the RTO office near the KTC Bus Stand and involved on-ground engagement with commuters and motorists. The campaign aimed to reinforce the importance of respecting zebra crossings and giving right of way to pedestrians, in line with this year’s theme: “Safety of Pedestrians and Cyclists.” GOACAN representatives…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has reiterated his firm commitment to ensuring safe and quality food for every Goan. This statement follows a rigorous evening surveillance operation conducted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) across several key locations in the state. The FDA team, led by Director Shweta Dessai and consisting of Richard Noronha, Sneha Gaude, Sujata Shetgaonkar, Amit Mandrekar, and Lenin de Sa, carried out inspections at Mapusa Sub Yard, Canca Verla, Calangute, and Canca Market. During the operation, a total of 14 premises were inspected, and six banana samples were drawn from the Mapusa Yard…

Kochi: India’s first manned deep ocean mission, Samudrayaan, is set to launch by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s oceanic research capabilities. The mission will see a 25-tonne, fourth-generation submersible vehicle, Matsya, descend into the depths of the ocean up to 6,000 meters, carrying three scientists on board. The vehicle, developed using indigenous technology, is designed to withstand the extreme pressures and temperatures of the deep ocean, with a hull constructed from durable titanium. Speaking at the inauguration of a five-day national training program on fisheries in the blue economy, Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director of the…