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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a heartwarming incident on Friday, the Tourist Police Unit at Arambol Beach in Goa successfully reunited a 4-year-old boy with his anxious parents. The drama unfolded around 5:45 PM when the young boy, visibly distressed, was found crying near the lifeguard tower, having lost his way from his family. Acting swiftly, Police Head Constable Mahesh Naik and Anish Shetgaonkar from the Tourist Police Unit sprang into action. They conducted a thorough search and made diligent efforts to locate the boy’s parents. After verifying the identities, they were able to reunite the minor boy with his relieved…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor of Goa P S Sreedharan Pillai will receive the D litt at a function to be held at the Alliance University campus, Bangalore on December 22, 2024. Considering thecomprehensive contributions to the literary field Alliance University Bangalore has decided to honour Goa Governor Shri.P S Sreedharan Pillai by bestowing the honorary Doctorate. This is the third time Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai has received a D Litt for his contributions in the field of literature.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and the Department of Tourism officially announced Dudhsagar Festavista, a one-day extravaganza scheduled to take place on 25th December 2024, at the picturesque Metawado Ground in Collem, Goa. The one of the kind the event is set to offer a unique blend of music, culture, and festive celebrations. During the announcement at a press conference, Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar, Chairman of GTDC, highlighted the significance of this initiative in enhancing tourism experiences while spotlighting the beauty of Goa’s hinterlands. Dudhsagar Festavista will feature an exceptional lineup of performances, with celebrated artists including Band…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a significant development, the South Goa District Administration has commenced the long-awaited land demarcation process for the double-tracking project in the Velsao-Pale area. This exercise, which began on December 20, involves the demarcation of land in Survey No. 18/1, Mollo, Pale village, and is being conducted in the presence of local villagers, railway officials, representatives from the NGO Goencho Ekvott, and local administrative officers, including the Talathi. The process follows a series of controversies surrounding the land acquisition. The Government of Goa had previously issued a certificate of possession to South Western Railways (SWR) on October…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In a move to ensure smoother traffic and enhanced safety during the peak tourist season, the District Magistrate of North Goa has announced a temporary ban on the movement of heavy vehicles in several key areas. This ban will be effective from December 25, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The affected routes include the stretch from Dolphin Circle to Acacia Hotel at Sinquerim, as well as the roads from Dolphin Circle to Bandodkar Statue via Calangute Post Office, KFC Junction, Shantadurga Temple, and Baga Circle junction. Additionally, the roads from St. Anthony Chapel to KFC Junction, Baga…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: As the festive season approaches, the District Magistrate of North Goa has designated temporary parking areas to accommodate the influx of tourists in the Calangute, Baga, and Candolim regions. These arrangements, effective until February 28, 2025, aim to ensure smooth and convenient parking for both heavy/medium tourist vehicles and four-wheelers. For heavy and medium tourist vehicles such as buses, minibuses, and tempos, designated parking spots have been identified in several locations. These include a barren field near Fat Fish Restaurant in Calangute Village (Survey Numbers 388/1 & 388/2), another barren fieldh near Bodke Wadakade in Pobowado (Survey…

Team Goemkarponn WEMBLEY (UK): As the festive season approaches, the Goan community in the UK is gearing up to celebrate Christmas with a unique and heartfelt tradition – carol singing on the streets of Wembley. This initiative, now in its third year, aims to bring the community together and recreate the vibrant Christmas spirit that is deeply rooted in Goan culture. Elvis and Joyce, the organizers behind this event, emphasize the significance of carol singing in Goan tradition. “In Goa, children and adults would go out serenading in December, spreading joy and festive cheer throughout the local wards. We missed…