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Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Saligao police conducted a raid and seized charas valued at Rs 2.8 lakh. According to police, they conducted a raid after receiving a tip that someone would be coming to deliver drugs to a potential customer near the Field Side restaurant in Dhonwaddo, Saligao. Dinesh Kumar, 30, was arrested after they were discovered in unlawful possession of 280 grams of a substance suspected of being charas, valued at Rs 2.8 lakh. Kumar was a Mandi, Himachal Pradesh resident and is currently in police prison after being detained and charged under Section 20(b) l(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act…

Team Goemkarponn Manohar International Airport (GOX), developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL), has clinched the prestigious “Best Domestic Airport” at Travel Leisure India’s Best Awards 2024. The award was given in a ceremony held at the ITC Maurya, New Delhi. Participants across the globe were asked to rate their travel experiences & share their opinions on the top airports in India. Over 1,86,000 participants completed the 2024 survey. All the airports nationwide were specifically rated on the following criteria’s – Access to the airport, Check-in/security process, Restaurants/bars at the airport, Shopping area and Design of the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating personality development happens only through education, Sahitya acamadician and educationist Kamlakar Mhalshi said, Education changes life and life style for good. Speaking further, Mhalsi said, since education is the foundation, the government should take education more seriously. Mhalshi who himself is a retired teacher and commendable contribution towards education, said that the government should give more emphasis on education by saying what is the use of all facilities, if they do not produce ideal citizens to enjoy those facilities. Mhalshi was speaking as the chief guest at the annual Sneha Samelan of Government Primary School, Chawdi…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Upcoming New Year-2025 may be 5 days away, but that doesn’t deter tourists particularly domestic tourists coming from different States to Goa jamming the narrow roads not only at the two prime beaches of Canacona, but dofferent and romantic beach coves at Khola at the north of the taluka and upto Polem to the extreme southern end of Goa State at Polem is no different. There are still 5 days left for New Year 2025, but the crowds have begans to pour in domestic tourists outnumbering foreign tourists by large numbers struggle to get access to the…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: In a significant step towards transforming Goa’s tourism landscape, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant and Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Printing & Stationery, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte launched LetsGoa, an innovative digital platform designed to provide seamless travel experiences for tourists and locals. The launch ceremony, held at Mantralaya, Porvorim, was attended by key dignitaries, including Chief Secretary, Dr. V Candavelou, IAS, Director of Tourism, Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Shri Milind Sakhardande, Joint Director for IT, and other senior officials. LetsGoa, Tourism Experience Platform (TEP) is a transformative platform for tourists, locals,…

New Delhi: The year 2024 will be remembered as a watershed moment in the climate crisis, particularly for countries in the Global South like India, which have been devastated by an unprecedented surge in extreme weather events. From scorching heatwaves to catastrophic floods, the impact of climate change has been stark and deadly. A Year of Climate Disasters and Inadequate Action The climate finance deal finalized at COP29 has been a significant letdown for developing nations. Despite the escalating climate emergency, the agreement fell short of expectations, with a pledged $300 billion by 2035 being deemed insufficient by many. India…

Dharbandora,: The Dudhsagar Festavista brought Goa’s vibrant culture to life with unforgettable local cultural dances and live performances, and festive cheer. Held on Christmas Day, 25th December 2024, at the scenic Metawado Ground in Collem, this one-day extravaganza was organised by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and the Department of Tourism. Drawing a remarkable crowd of more than 10,000 attendees, the festival embodied the vibrant and celebratory essence of Goa. The festival was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Premendra Shet, Mayem MLA and Chairman of the Goa State Horticulture Corporation; Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar, Sanvordem MLA and Chairman GTDC;…