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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: With Vishwajeet Warik back as President and return of Attorney Bhushan Prabhugaonkar (Ex-village Sarpanch) at the helm of affairs of Loliem-Polem Communidade, strongly backed by ruling panel of village Panchayat body, ESG in full gears, with the Government all for it, ‘The Film City of Goa at Bhagwati Plateau in Loliem-Polem’, is no more a mere dream, but has become a reality in Canacona. To add additional weightage the local Canacona MLA and Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar is on record that a Film city is coming up at Loliem-Polem panchayat area, which would give a boost not only…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant boost to women’s cricket and interuniversity sports, Goa University has selected its women’s cricket team to participate in the West Zone Inter University Cricket Women’s Championship 2024-25. The championship, scheduled to take place at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, from January 7-14, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the university’s athletic endeavors. The Goa University women’s cricket team, comprising 16 talented players, will be led by Coach Mr. Gaurang Dhuri. The team includes Roshni K. Mayekar, Riya D. Narulkar, Sejal U. Naik, Eshwari R. Borkar, Sanika S. Dhuri, Tulsi D. Dodmani, Kaushika R. Gaonkar, Sakshi…

Goa, the crown jewel of Indian tourism, is facing a disturbing challenge that could jeopardize its reputation as a safe haven for travellers. Recent incidents, including the tragic murder of a 28-year-old tourist from Andhra Pradesh and an assault on a group of six tourists from Mumbai, have raised significant concerns about tourist safety in this idyllic destination. As the state government endeavours to attract quality tourists and boost its economy, actions that lead to negative publicity are counterproductive and threaten the livelihoods of thousands who depend on the tourism sector. The tourism industry in Goa employs a diverse range…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In the wake of a disturbing series of incidents involving violence against tourists at beach shacks in Calangute, Goa, a sixth individual has been arrested in connection with the latest assault on a group of visitors from Mumbai. This development underscores the escalating concerns over tourist safety and the need for stringent measures to ensure the well-being of visitors to this popular tourist destination. The latest incident occurred early on Friday morning when a group of tourists from Mumbai were allegedly assaulted by staff at a beach shack on Calangute beach. The confrontation began over a minor…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a significant move to enhance infrastructure and quality of life in South Goa, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant recently laid the foundation stones for a plethora of development projects. The event, held in the presence of several key dignitaries, marked a substantial step towards the state’s commitment to modernization and progress. The projects, which are set to transform the region, include the establishment of a new Primary Health Center at Curtorim, the construction of the Maina-Curtorim Police Station at Sonsdo, Raia, and the implementation of underground power cabling along with the installation of new power transformers.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Later this month, Sadanand Tanavade, the current state party president, will be replaced by a new president for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Goa unit. Among the candidates for the position and those the party is considering are Narendra Sawaikar, Damodar “Damu” Naik, Dilip Parulekar, Dayanand Mandrekar, and Dayanand Sopte. While several were former MLAs, Sawaikar has served as a member of parliament. On January 12, 2020, Tanavade, the state BJP general secretary at the time, was elected without a challenge to the coveted post. He assumed Vinay Tendulkar’s responsibilities. In addition to other duties, the newly…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: With a 26.6 percent rise in passenger foot traffic and a 22.7 percent increase in aircraft traffic movement over the previous year, Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Mopa achieved record flight operations in 2024. When travelers from throughout the nation came to the state to celebrate New Year’s Eve, the airport handled an incredible 14,000 passengers on December 30 and another 15,000 on December 31, according to MIA sources on Friday. In 2024, the airport handled 47.16 lakh passengers, of whom 2.47 lakh came from abroad and 44.69 lakh were from internal flights. The airport handled 37.26…