Goa, renowned for its vibrant beaches and rich cultural heritage, faces a pressing environmental challenge that could undermine its very identity as a global tourist destination. Recent data from the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management reveals that approximately 22 km of Goa’s stunning coastline is currently affected by erosion. This alarming statistic not only poses a threat to natural ecosystems but also jeopardizes the state’s tourism-driven economy, which relies heavily on its picturesque beaches. In response to this escalating crisis, a workshop convened in Betalbatim, where Goa’s Department of Environment collaborated with Deltares, a Dutch organization recognized for its…
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Perth: Captain dismissed captain, as Jasprit Bumrah sent Pat Cummins back to the dugout. Cummins followed soon after Marnus Labuschagne’s painful stay at the crease came to an end, being dismissed for 2 runs off 52 balls, leaving Australia six-down in response to India’s first innings total of 150, in the first Test at Perth. Earlier, Bumrah caused havoc at the start, first dismissing Nathan McSweeney, and then Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith in consecutive deliveries. Harshit Rana made his mark, sending Travis Head packing to get his first Test wicket. KL Rahul completed a superb catch at slip to…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Pooja Naik, one of the prime accused in several cash for govt job scam cases in areas like Mardol, Bicholim, Porvorim has been granted conditional bail in all the cases filed against her. Naik was arrested by Mardol Police last month. In one instance, Priya Mandrekar of Porvorim complained to the Porvorim police that she had been dishonestly and fraudulently persuaded to transfer Rs 4 lakh to the bank account of Ajit and Anisha Satarkar, both of whom resided in Priol-Mardol, by Rupa, also known as Puja Naik of Old Goa, under the false pretense of offering…
PANAJI: “As national broadcaster it is our duty to make clean family entertainment reach all sections of society, “said Shri Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman, Prasar Bharati while addressing a press conference on WAVES OTT and its offerings at 55th edition of IFFI here in Goa today. A clear need was felt for having an OTT platform of Prasar Bharati which led to the launch of WAVES. “Besides news, games, current affairs programmes must also be catered to the citizens”, he added. Shri Sehgal also said that this platform will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and history. There is no charge…
“Film-making cannot remain Centralised and CMOT is a step towards decentralizing Storytelling process” “If you want true stories from India to come out you have to make film-making accessible to people in the farthest corners of the country” “Silence is the eternal sound that connects us. Silence is the ultimate language” PANAJI: Lot of our story ideas die prematurely as practical and creative restrictions make us lose faith in our ideas. That way India is the place where story infanticide happens remarked renowned author and lyricist Prasoon Joshi while speaking in the masterclass The Journey from Script to Screen: Writing…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has permitted to the use of loudspeakers or public address system during night hours (between 10.00p.m. to 12.00 midnight from November 21 to November 26, 2024 and from December 24, 2024 to December 26, and on December 31, 2024 throughout the State of Goa. However, the permission shall be granted only on a case to case basis, in response to a specific application made by the concerned Village Panchayat, Municipal Corporation / Municipal Council or an individual or any recognized entity in the State of Goa. The provisions of Noise Pollution (Regulation and…
PANAJI: The first panel discussion of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off today with a conversation on Women’s Safety and Cinema. Moderated by renowned actor and producer Vani Tripathi Tikoo, the session brought together panellists including filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, actors Suhasini Maniratnam, Kushboo Sundar, and Bhumi Pednekar, to discuss crucial issues surrounding women’s safety in the film industry, gender representation, and the role cinema plays in shaping societal values. The panellists shared personal experiences and insights on how the film industry can better support and empower women, both on-screen and behind the scenes. They emphasized the…