As the New Year season unfolds, Goa finds itself embroiled in a heated discussion about its appeal as a tourist destination. Despite the beautiful beaches and vibrant culture, a wave of influencers have taken to social media to claim that Goa is empty, with many choosing more affordable alternatives like Thailand and Sri Lanka. In response, the Goa government has been actively countering these narratives, trying to defend the state’s reputation. However, amid this online chatter, local hotel owners have raised serious concerns about dwindling occupancy rates. They report that visitors this season are significantly fewer than last year, sparking…
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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The state administration has informed the Bombay High Court in Goa that a special WhatsApp group and number will be launched shortly to address the grievances of locals impacted by the Porvorim elevated road’s construction. In addition to filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the traffic congestion caused by the elevated corridor project on NH-66, specifically between Guirim Junction and Mall de Goa, with additional disruptions resulting from diversions, Porvorim residents have also filed an intervention application in the PIL, bringing up the issue of blocked drainage and sewage systems. The Public Works Department (PWD) and…
Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Joint Secretary of Defence Ministry Rajiv Prakash is on his personal visit to the State (Goa), today interacted with Shristhal Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) at Canacona and visited Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary. Incidentally, Shristhal BMC received the Jt. Scy Rajiv Prakash at Eco-Tourism Centre at Hattipal on Tuesday. BMC Chairman Vinay Tubki welcomed presenting a bouquet of flowers to him, while BMC active member Shirish Pai gave detailed information about the functioning of BMC. Thereafter the team alongwith Shristhal BMC visited Butterfly Garden, Fish Aquarium at Hathipal and Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary. BMC Secretary/Shristhal VP Secretary Sushant Lolienkar, Members…
Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Following the discovery of over 100 cans of worm and maggot-infested ginger garlic paste next to huge packets of fried onions, a scrapyard close to Ponda’s bypass route has been blocked. The products were long over their expiration dates, according to the labels on the cans. The Ponda Municipal Council (PMC) promptly sealed the scrapyard after receiving an official complaint. Nearly 100 cans of fried onions, which are frequently used in the making of biryani, and ginger garlic paste, which are packaged in huge transparent PET bottles, were found within the premises. Under the direction of PMC…
Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: A jeweler from Andhra Pradesh has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Police for defrauding a victim out of an incredible Rs 1 crore by posing as a Delhi Crime Branch Police Inspector. After receiving false communications between December 26 and 28, a resident of Marna, Siolim, complained to the Cyber Crime Police Station. A WhatsApp user purporting to be a Delhi Police Inspector called the victim and said that she was the subject of a police report. The victim was further persuaded of the scam’s credibility by the falsified documents the impostor sent, including letters allegedly…
Team Goemkarpnn ASSAGAO: Rohan Varma, a 23-year-old Parra resident, was taken into custody by Anjuna police during a drug bust. Varma was discovered in possession of 900 grams, worth Rs 90,000, of what was believed to be ganja. Based on credible intelligence, the raid was conducted at Sonarkhed in Assagao between 1.15 and 3.30 in the morning. The suspected drugs were seized by the police team during a panchanama, and a case was filed under Section 20(b)(ii)(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. After that, Varma was taken into custody, and the narcotics that were found were…
Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Government of Goa has inked a pathbreaking MoU with Harvard University to conduct educational programme for strengthening and enriching the public schools in the state for the benefit of the poor students. The Prime Minister has urged education to be given top priority and the programmes to be aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Goa state, under the leadership of Dr Pramod Sawant aims to ensure that no student loses opportunity to learn and excel because of the circumstances of birth or background. The aim of Goa state is to bridge the social category…