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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Admitting that the tourism department lacks data on tourist arrivals in Goa, the State government today told House that TIME software would be made mandatory for all hotels wherein they will have to submit all the information on the visitors. The House witnessed heated debate as the Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte decline to give information on high spending tourist arrival data with opposition questioning failure to attract and tap new high end markets, Opposition MLA Viresh Borkar said that Goa’s airports, railway stations promote casinos. “We have failed to promote our heritage, tourism at these places; our…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The 7th APSPA (Asia Pacific School Psychology Association) International Conference successfully concluded at the Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa, from March 6 to 8, 2025. Themed “AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education,” the event welcomed 300 delegates from India, Palestine, Thailand, Malaysia, and Dubai, facilitating global discussions on AI’s role in education and mental health. Jointly organized by the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Indian School Psychology Association, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, and Fr. Agnel College, Pilar, the conference provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing on AI-driven innovations in education. Prasanna A. Acharya, IAS,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Khotigao villagers in a representation to the Dy. Collector has demanded immediate closure of the construction being carried out by the Forest department at Piplamoll in Khotigao area. In a representation dated 24/03/2025, villagers informed that the Forest Department itself is doing many things under the pretext of protecting and conserving the forest in the Khotigao area of Canacona taluka, near human settlements and in the deep forest. ‘Due to the activity of the Forest Department, no protection and conservation work is being carried out for the forest. On the contrary, this disrupts the biological chain in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: While working in society in whichever our field,  Governor of Goa P S.Sreedharan Pillai sai that our  ultimate objective should be the welfare  of the people. The Governor speaking further said CSR plays pivotal rôle in supporting educational institutions, providing scholarships ensuring access to quality learning resources. In health sector CSR also contribute a lot by helping health centers, extending financial assistance to needy people etc. Our concern with humanity will always make us to  work to make our society happy and healthy, he reiterated. Minister for Social Welfare Subhash Phaldesai  highlighting the objective of CSR  said …

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the Goa Assembly that there are just two active mining leases in the state. In response to a query posed by Yuri Alemao, the Leader of the Opposition, Sawant said that Goa exported 3.78 lakh metric tonnes of iron ore in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Monday marked the start of the three-day session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Only two mining leases are now in use in Goa, according to a written response from Sawant, who is in charge of the Mining Portfolio: Block-I of Vedanta Ltd. in Bicholim and Block-V of…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The local authorities have issued final notices to multiple individuals for conducting trade and business activities in unauthorized kiosks and structures. The Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) had earlier warned the kiosk operators and has now escalated action against violators. According to official notices, individuals including Ramzan Ali Shaikh, Tabasum Bepari, Siddesh Suresh Ambre, Farid Khan, Santosh Gaude, Ratish Chinalkar, Manisha Mohan Arabekar, Victar James Martin, Marcus Martin, Hasan Ali, and Swapnil Arabekar have been directed to cease their illegal business activities immediately. The notices, dated August 26, 2024, and September 20, 2024, indicate that legal action will…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte clarified that the development under the PRASHAD scheme is taking place entirely outside the buffer zone and does not include the construction of a mall in Old Goa. He stated, “The project is focused on enhancing visitor amenities while preserving the heritage of Old Goa. The Amenity Convenience Centre being developed is entirely outside the buffer zone of the heritage site and has received all necessary permissions.” With regards to the Panchayat, the Tourism Minister clarified that an application for the NOC to the panchayat was submitted on 22nd August 2023. On…