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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is delighted to announce its participation in the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s oldest and largest travel trade show network, scheduled to take place from 12th to 14 July 2024 at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. Goa Tourism seeks this platform to showcase its unique and diverse tourism offerings, aiming to attract travellers at the global level. The pavilion will feature an array of experiences, highlighting the state’s picturesque beaches, rich cultural heritage, adventure sports, and vibrant festivals, promising an unforgettable experience for every traveller. Goa Tourism’s presentation…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: In a thrilling culmination of the 4th All Goa Naguesh – Sushila Verenkar Memorial Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, top seed Aaron Farias will face second seed Chandan Caro in the U19 Boys finals, while Pradnya Caro (1) is set to clash with Ishita Colaso (5) in the U19 Girls finals. Chandan, already a finalist in both the U13 and U15 Boys categories, is in the running for a remarkable triple crown. Similarly, both Ishita and Pradnya are competing for double crowns, with Ishita having previously reached the U13 finals and Pradnya vying for the U15 title.…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Tensions are rising at the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) as transporters, labour contractors, stevedores, and other stakeholders allege that MLA Sankalp Amonkar is being unfairly targeted for his support of local interests and opposition to the privatization of berths at the port. Speaking to reporters, Wasim Shaikh of Venkateshwar Transport vehemently denied the allegations made against Amonkar. “There are no facts in the report that appeared intending to target MLA Sankalp Amonkar,” Shaikh stated. “We had taken our grievances to the MLA regarding the privatization of berths and requested him to safeguard our livelihood. The MPA is…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that protests in Karnataka itself show that the Goa Government is on the right track. “Prawah is an independent body; they are doing their job; they will submit an inspection report to either Central government or before the Supreme Court,” said Sawant. He further said that protests in Karnataka itself show that the Goa Government is on the right track and they are fearing being exposed through this inspection. “I appeal to all opposition to be united on the Mhadei issue,” he added.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Yuri Alemao today demanded data spanning over 5 years to prepare for sessions. Yuri was speaking to reporters after attending the BAC meeting ahead of the Goa Legislative Assembly session. “Objections have been filed. We demanded data spanning over 5 years to prepare for sessions, as bills are often passed within 48 hrs,” said Alemao. He further said that they also requested that the speaker give opposition members sufficient time to raise questions. “Out of 40 MLAs, 12 are Ministers & 1 Speaker. 20 MLAs who are with Government are also putting Questions…

Goemkarponn desk GOA: The incessant rains, which have continued to cause havoc in Goa since Sunday, resulted in the third landslide in Pernem along NH 66, thus disrupting traffic. The NH66 is being constructed by MV Rao, the son-in-law of the top central leader. Shockingly, yet again, a retaining wall collapsed on NH66 along the Naibag-Poraskade road due to heavy rains. Due to the landslide, both lanes have been blocked. The frequent landslides have raised questions over the quality of highway expansion work carried out by MVR, the contractor. The retaining wall, which had developed a crack two weeks ago,…

New Delhi: The district official – a sub divisional magistrate – who permitted ‘godman’ Bhole Baba’s ‘prayer meet’ in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras, at which a stampede killed 121 people – never inspected the venue, a team investigating the tragedy said in a report submitted to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The SIT report also said the event organisers and local administration, including the police, were negligent and held them responsible, stating they “failed to make adequate arrangements” for so large a crowd. Neither local officials nor the cops took the event “seriously”, the report said. That the organisers – who have…