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Goemkarponn desk: Panaji: The Department of Tourism has taken proactive measures by initiating the process of license renewal for the erection of temporary seasonal structures, beach shacks; deck beds/umbrellas/huts and others on identified beach stretches for the year 2024-2025 from July 19, 2024. The successful shack allottees who were compliant with the terms and conditions of the shack policy will be notified by GEL (Goa Electronics Limited) intimating them of the procedure. The applicant is then, required to come with the final NOC, issued by the Department of Tourism for the tourist season 2023-2024 along with the necessary Demand Draft…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Atharv Dhulapkar will meet Rishan Shaikh in the U15 Boys finals at the Priority Gaspar Dias Open All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament. The tournament organized by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association witnessed exciting matches on day three, featuring events in U15 and U17 boys section at the Gaspar Dias premises in Miramar. Atharv Dhulapkar registered a sensational upset win over top seed Chandan Caro to storm into the U15 Boys finals. Atharv appeared down and out at 6-10 in the decider but displayed remarkable resilience, winning six…

Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho’s statement claiming that “Goa Miles pays taxes, Taxis don’t” has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows across the state- simply because it was in bad taste, something which defies logic and insults all Goans. The Minister’s assertion that Goa Miles, a taxi aggregator, contributes significantly to the government’s revenue while traditional tourist taxis do not, has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters. Godinho’s defence of GoaMiles and its operations at the Manohar International Airport (MIA) amidst the ongoing dispute with local taxi operators has left many questioning the fairness of his stance. The Minister’s claim that GoaMiles…

Goemkarponn desk Marcel: The vibrant Chikhal Kalo Festival concluded today with a spectacular array of activities at the Shree Devki Krishna Temple ground, Marcel, marking the end of a three-day celebration that has significantly contributed to the spiritual essence of Goa’s culture and traditions. With a large number of participants, the festival has captured the hearts of locals and tourists alike with the traditional mud play that has been part of the celebration for many generations. By integrating cultural heritage with sustainable tourism practices, the Chikhal Kalo Festival complements the Department of Tourism’s efforts of Regenerative Tourism and Goa Beyond…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Guirdolim Club defeated Varca Sports Club 1-0 to enter into the semifinals of the St.Anthony Festival Cup 2024 organised by St.Anthony Sports Club Assolda and played at Moll ground Assolda. Both the teams played attacking soccer from the word go and Guirdolim Louie Noronha’s powerful shoot from the edge of the box was punched away for a corner by Varca goalkeeper Muhammed in the 6th minute of play while Varca Aaron Barreto’s header from the box away for a corner by Alwyn faria goalkeeper of Guirdolim before the half time and Both teams remained goalless draw 0-0…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that the State Government is making every effort to provide free equipment to differently-abled people. Speaking at an event held at the Secretariat, where a total 32 numbers of Electric Vehicle Neo Fly and Neo Bolt, two-wheelers retrofitted for disabled persons were distributed under Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s CSR initiative and the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, the Chief Minister distributed 12 tablets embedded with the ‘Aavaz’ application, an augmented communication device used for speech, to special students from Sanjay School for Special Education Centre. Chief Minister thanked HPCL…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in association with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, launched a significant initiative to support persons with disabilities. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, HPCL has distributed modified two-wheelers, EV wheelchair bikes and communication devices that can significantly empower the lives of 32 persons with disabilities making their daily routines easier and more fulfilling. This initiative was facilitated by the Matoshree Sevadham Arogya Seva Trust (MAST)…