Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Parish Youth Nuvem defeated Ambelim Sports Club 5-3 via the tiebreaker and moved into the semifinals of the 30th Mandopa Cup 2024 football tournament at Mandopa ground on Sunday. The full-time score remained a goalless draw. In the tiebreaker Parish youth Nuvem netted through Nicolau, Godfrey, Jayson, Frazer and Inacio scored and for Ambelim sc Velroy, Michael and Blasco scored. Ashwin Pinto of Ambelim was declared as the man of the match presented by Pradeep Verlekar.
New Delhi: Indian passengers flying from Mumbai to Manchester who were stuck at Kuwait airport for more than 19 hours have complained of severe problems including not getting “food or help”. Their ordeal started after their flight made an emergency landing following an engine fire incident. The Indian embassy in Kuwait in a post on X on Sunday said they immediately took up the matter with Gulf Air. A chaotic video surfaced on social media showing the passengers of Gulf Air arguing with the airport authorities. The passengers alleged they were harassed and only flyers from the European Union, the…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that this transformative project will catalyze economic growth and foster regional development, driving progress and prosperity. “I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Union Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, for sanctioning ₹1,376 crore for the 4-laning of a 22.10 km stretch on NH-66 between Bendordem and Polem,” said Sawant He further said that this transformative project will catalyze economic growth and foster regional development, driving progress and prosperity.
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), stated that Rs 1,376 crore had been approved for the four-laning of a 22-kilometer section of the NH66 between Bendurdem (Quepem) and Polem (Canacona). Gadkari announced the project’s financial approval on X, saying it is a crucial route for South Goa and an essential element of the four-lane Mumbai-to-Kanyakumari corridor. For the four-laning of Benordem–start of Canacona Manohar Parrikar Road (MPCBR) and from MPCBR to Polem on Hybrid Annuity Mode, the Ministry issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) last month. “We have authorized Rs 1,376 crore…
Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: The Velsao Panchayat convened its gram sabha, with discussions dominated by the controversial double-tracking railway project. Tempers flared as villagers questioned the Sarpanch, Maria Gouveia, over a letter sent by the panchayat to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which some perceived as softening the panchayat’s stance on the issue. Former panch and social worker Roquezinho D’Souza voiced his concerns, alleging a shift in the panchayat’s position. “We obtained a copy of the letter written by the Sarpanch and the Village Development Committee (VDC) to RVNL just two days ago . It states they are not against development…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With tourists continuing to blatantly drive private vehicles on the beaches, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation has decided to erect concrete bollards, gates and walls along certain beaches. According to reports, the GTDC will spend Rs 6 crore to put concrete bollards, iron gates and walls across beaches in North and South Goa. The tourism department hopes to complete the work of installing the barriers within a year from the work order being issued. A combination of bollards, concrete walls and cast iron gates will be put up at the entrance of beaches where vehicles find it…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a landmark announcement, Mario Pimenta, Festival Director of the Gaur International Film Festival (GIF Festival), unveiled plans for Goa’s first-ever film festival prioritizing Goan films, while also welcoming national and international cinematic works. Scheduled to debut in 2025, the festival aims to become a cornerstone for filmmakers and cinephiles alike, celebrating creativity and storytelling on a global stage. Addressing the media, Mr. Pimenta shared the vision behind the festival, emphasizing its dedication to showcasing Goa’s rich cultural heritage and creative talent. “The Gaur International Film Festival is named after Goa’s state animal, the gaur, symbolizing strength,…
