The picturesque state of Goa, renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage, has once again become a focal point in the discussion on tourism in India. Recently, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte stepped forward to address what he termed as “false propaganda” circulating on social media regarding a decline in foreign tourist arrivals. His statements, made during a press conference, emphasize that not only has Goa maintained its attractiveness as a tourist destination, but it has also surpassed previous years in terms of foreign tourist arrivals. Minister Khaunte assured the public that all pertinent documentation to support…
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Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Goa Forward Party, PresIdent Vijai Sardesai has attacked the administration in the wake of the jobs for cash scandal, saying the BJP had lost its authority to govern the state. Sardesai claimed in a video message made public today that the swindle has forged ties between the ruling party and the government, enabling corruption, nepotism, and unethical behavior to thrive. “This circus has to leave. The BJP no longer has the authority to govern Goa. The BJP Goa has been directly linked to the most recent arrest in the enormous jobs for money scam, which has once…
Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar and AAP President Advocate Amit Palekar have objected to the decision just hours after the Sunburn organizers formally selected Dhargalim as the new location for the electronic dance music festival. Palekar demanded that the state government make a statement on whether Sunburn has been granted permission to host the festival at Dhargali, Pernem. “While all opposition leaders are made party to a Suit Filed by Sunburn Festival in Mumbai before the High Court and due to injunction currently operational they are not allowed to speak,,” said Palekar Palekar said that with open arms,…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: While authorities continued the demolition drive against illegal structures on the Cuchelim communidade land, the Bombay High Court at Goa declined to grant any relief to the illegal occupants of four structures. “High Court has directed occupants of four illegal structures on Cunchelim comunidade land to vacate the premises on their own within 6 weeks; no releif granted,” said AG Devidas Pangam He further said that petitioners have withdrawn the petition. He also said that HC is informed that Civil & Criminal action against the Communidade office bearers would be initiated. Many people have tried to contact…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Information and Publicity (DIP) will celebrate the annual National Press Day on November 16, 2024 at Institute Menezes Braganza hall, Panaji from 9.30 am onwards. The Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant will be the Chief Guest for the occasion. Held in association with the Goa Editors Guild, Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ), Photo Journalist Association of Goa (PJAG), Sports Journalist Association of Goa (SJAG), Electronic Media Journalist Association of Goa (EMJAG) and South Goa Journalist Association (SGJA), the celebrations will have an interactive session on ‘Maintaining of Ethics and Accountability in Reporting’, where Shri…
Team Goemkarponn The State level “Tripurari Pournima Festival” which is celebrated on the banks of river Valvonti at Vithalapur, Sankhali, will be held this year on November 15, 2024 from 7.00 p.m. onwards. Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant will be the Chief Guest for the this annual celebration which is jointly organised by Directorate of Art and Culture, Department of Tourism, Goa Tourism Development Corporation, Department of Information and Publicity, and Deepawali Utsav Samittee, a local cultural organization from Vithalapur, Sankhali. The Guest of Honour will be former Chief Minister of Goa and President of Shree Dev Vithal Panchayatan Devasthan,…
Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar objected to the decision just hours after the Sunburn organizers formally selected Dhargalim as the new location for the electronic dance music festival. He declared that he would not permit the gathering to take place in Dhargalim. “Such incidents in Pernem are not what we desire. “This is not a part of our culture,” he stated, recommending that instead of Pernem, it be hosted at its former locations in Candolim, Vagator, or Mandrem. Sunburn organizers announced on Instagram Tuesday night that Dhargalim, Pernem, would be the new location for the festival, which was…