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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Porvorim has welcomed a significant addition to its community infrastructure with the inauguration of “Khelangan,” a dynamic space dedicated to sports, wellness, and recreational activities. This new facility promises to enhance local opportunities for physical activity and social engagement. Khelangan boasts a range of specialized sports amenities including a futsal ground, a badminton court, and a cricket training centre, providing diverse options for athletes and enthusiasts of all ages. Additionally, the facility features a designated recreational area tailored to the needs of senior citizens, encouraging inclusive participation across generations. The inauguration ceremony in Porvorim drew notable figures…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is pleased to announce the Spirit of Goa Festival 2025, set to take place from 2nd to 4th May at the SAG Football Ground, Colva. The festival will celebrate Goa’s rich heritage, distinctive culinary traditions, and the inimitable charm of its homegrown spirits. This vibrant three-day celebration will spotlight Goa’s signature Feni along with an exciting range of artisanal spirits crafted from coconut, barley, cereals, and botanicals. From traditional brews to modern interpretations, festival goers will have the opportunity to experience exclusive tastings and expert-led mixology sessions that capture the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A delegation led by Mr. Gurudatta Bhakta, Secretary General of the Goa Olympic Association (GOA), along with representatives of various State Sports Associations (SSAs), met with Dr. Geeta Nagvenkar, Executive Director of the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), at the SAG office at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim today. The meeting’s purpose was to bring to the SAG’s attention several pressing issues affecting the functioning and development of sports bodies and athletes in Goa. The delegation formally handed over a memorandum detailing their concerns and expectations, seeking immediate redressal and proactive collaboration from the Sports Authority of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) held its 395th Board Meeting on April 16, 2025, in Panaji, focusing on bolstering the state’s industrial infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth across its industrial estates. The session witnessed key government and industry leaders, including Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho and Goa-IDC Chairman Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, who discussed ongoing and upcoming initiatives to enhance industrial facilities and address stakeholder concerns directly. Minister Mauvin Godinho announced a dynamic outreach program initiated by Goa-IDC’s Managing Director, Pravimal Abhishek, involving on-site visits to all industrial estates to resolve long-standing issues. The Minister highlighted that infrastructure projects…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating locals harassment by Forest Department should be stopped immediately, Khotigao residents under the banner of Khotigao Jagruth Nagrik Sanghatna in a memorandum has warned Khotigao village Sarpanch and Secretary of dire consequences if forest department continues to harass the villagers. Congress leader Janardhan Bhandari, Gasper Coutinho and others supported the villagers of Khotigao in their fights against the forest official’s harassment and were present along with the villagers to submit the memorandum to the Sarpanch and Secretary of Khotigao Village panchayat. Alerting the panchayat of the Forest department’s atrocities on the people and the forest itself,…

PANAJI: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out a special surveillance drive across food establishments in Tiswadi, covering key areas such as Goa Velha, St. Inez, and Panaji. The surprise inspections led to the suspension of operations at four kitchens due to serious lapses in hygiene and safety standards. Among the establishments ordered to shut down temporarily was a tea hotel located on the busy 18th June Road, with other closures occurring in St. Inez and Goa Velha. In addition, the FDA imposed fines totaling ₹11,000 on three vendors for minor non-compliances observed during the inspections. The inspection drive was…

The landscape of Goa is undergoing a notable transformation as the government cracks down on illegal structures in various locales. In the last two days, the authorities have set their sights on two specific areas: Lala ki Basti in Auchit Vaddo and the shops near Nerul Bridge. This demolition spree has raised several questions regarding the processes and motivations behind such actions, prompting a deeper examination of the situation. On one hand, the demolition of 25 illegal structures in Lala ki Basti sheds light on the pressing need for urban planning and adherence to building regulations. The structures in question…