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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will be a key participant in the highly anticipated India Travel Mart (ITM) Amritsar, scheduled from 20th to 22nd September 2024 at Shelaton Resort, Albert Road, INA Colony, Amritsar, Punjab. This significant event will bring together travel industry leaders and stakeholders from across the nation, providing Goa Tourism with a strategic platform to showcase the state’s distinctive tourism offerings. At ITM Amritsar, Goa Tourism will present its vibrant cultural diversity, stunning landscapes, and innovative new tourism offerings and experiences, with a particular focus on sustainable and regenerative tourism. Visitors to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Don Bosco College, Panjim organised a talk as part of Media Mosaic, an initiative for career-oriented guidance. The topic was ‘Research in Mass Communication and Journalism’. Esteemed journalist and graphic novelist Mr Derek Almeida was the resource person for the same. In his talk, Mr Derek cited examples of comparing products and services on a daily basis. He highlighted the importance of critically analysing data instead of merely consuming it. Further, he encouraged participants to rely on multiple sources of information and utilise tools for verifying claims. The talk…

In a statement, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho made shocking allegations against GMR, the operator of Manohar International Airport at Mopa. He accused GMR of using undue influence to shift flights from Dabolim to Mopa, highlighting the contentious issue of airport operations in Goa. Godinho emphasized that despite Goa’s equity in the airport and the state government’s investments in both Dabolim and Mopa, GMR was attempting to monopolize air traffic by diverting it to Mopa. He stressed the importance of maintaining healthy coexistence between the two airports, suggesting that GMR should focus on attracting new traffic from different destinations rather than…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: With airlines shifting operations to Manohar International Airport, Dabolim MLA Mauvin Godinho said that Indian Navy officials have told him that they do not need Dabolim airport fully. “Indian Navy officials have told me that they do not need Dabolim airport fully; they are ready to operate as it is.  Rather they have given us more slots,” Godinho claimed. He further said that he has access to information that he cannot reveal but all he can say is that the Navy has made a significant maneuver to Karwar. “To the detriment of the people, why then would…

New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week during his visit to the US. The Republican presidential candidate made the announcement while campaigning in Michigan. PM Modi is a “fantastic man”, said Trump, at the same time calling India a “very big abuser” of trade ties. Stressing that India imposes heavy tariffs on imports, Trump told the crowd: “So when India, which is a very big abuser. He (Modi) happens to be coming to meet me next week, and Modi, he’s fantastic. I mean, fantastic man. A lot…

Goemkarponn Desk SURLA: A man’s body was discovered in the densely forested Surla waterfall basin in Sattari. The deceased has reportedly been identified as 30-year-old Surla, Sattari native Nitesh Gaonkar. Following their discovery of the body floating nearby, a few Surla locals called the police.

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that a office memorandum has been issued directing all departments to dispose scrap and waste piling over several years within 15 days. Within the next 15 days, Sawant stated, “all government departments have been instructed to clear their offices of unwanted scrap, waste, e-waste, old vehicles, etc.” The official in charge of each office has also been given permission to dispose of this scrap up to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh. The approval of their department superiors is mandatory for these officers for junk valued at over Rs 5 lakh and…