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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Tourism Department acknowledged that some businesses feeding these stray dogs is one of the factors fueling the dog problem on the beaches. Since the dogs are harassing both locals and tourists from abroad, the state’s reputation for having “pristine beaches” may be in jeopardy. This is why the issue has become divisive. The topic is expected to be discussed at the Empowered Committee’s next meeting, which is set to take place on June 4, following the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results. Minister of Tourism Rohan Khaunte expressed his concerns that the threat affects not…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: Congratulations to proud Goan Suyash Kamat, who graced Red Carpet at Cannes Film Festival as Director’s Assistant & 2nd Unit Cinematographer for the film “All We Imagine as Light”, first Indian entry in Main Competition Section category in 30 years at Cannes Film Festival, said Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao. I also Congratulate proud Goan Akshay Parvatkar, an alumnus of FTII, who attended the Cannes film Festival as part of a fellowship by Walkers & Co, in collaboration with Film Companion for their initiate “The Walkers Project”. Best Wishes for his future endeavours, Yuri Alemao said. It…

Art serves as a powerful means of expression, allowing individuals to convey their thoughts and emotions. Women engage with art in various capacities, some as enthusiasts, while others pursue it professionally. In India, numerous women artists have made significant contributions to the art world. For example, Amrita Sher-Gil was a pioneering figure in modern Indian art, capturing the essence of Indian life in her work. In Goa, talented women artists like Laxmi Naik draw inspiration from Goan culture, landscapes, and traditions to create expressive paintings. Prachi Shirodkar exemplifies the fusion of passion and profession. Holding a diploma in architecture, she…

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: The Mapusa Police have been given one day by devotees of Goddess Lairai Devi to apprehend the girl who made derogatory posts on social media about the Homkund ceremony in Shirgao. They have threatened to hold a protest at the police station on Saturday if the police are unable to comply. The suspect’s offense of hurting the devotees’ feelings has been reported to the police. Even so, no one has been taken into custody as of yet, even though the offense has been reported. The girl’s mother maintains that her daughter is a minor, despite the police…

Mumbai: Head coach Igor Stimac hopes Indian fans will pack the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata for Sunil Chhetri’s final international match– World Cup qualification match against Kuwait on June 6. The match against Kuwait will bring an end to Chhetri’s spectacular 19-year international career, during which he became India’s highest goalscorer with 94 goals. At the end of his career, he will be India’s most-capped player, having played 151 matches. A victory over Kuwait will also put India in a great chance to advance to the third round of World Cup qualifiers for the first time in its history.…

NEW DELHI: For the first time since the position of India’s head coach was finalised to be left vacant after the T20 World Cup, we may have the first big hint as to who Rahul Dravid’s successor will be. Over the last couple of weeks, several names have been floated around – VVS Laxman, Stephen Fleming, Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting to name a few, out of which only Fleming’s candidature sounds credible. Langer and Ponting were never approached as per BCCI secretary Jay Shah’s statement, and Laxman is not too keen to be on the road 365 days a…

Mumbai: Before the start of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, a report had created quite a buzz in world cricket which indicated that Virat Kohli might not be picked for the Indian T20 World Cup team owing to his poor strike rate in the format. The modern-era great has long been criticised for his intent in T20s, especially against spinners and in the middle overs, and it continued this season as well, with the likes of batting legend Sunil Gavaskar questioning his approach in the format. However, Kohli did not just let his bat do the talking with…