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Team Goemkarponn WEMBLEY (UK): As the festive season approaches, the Goan community in the UK is gearing up to celebrate Christmas with a unique and heartfelt tradition – carol singing on the streets of Wembley. This initiative, now in its third year, aims to bring the community together and recreate the vibrant Christmas spirit that is deeply rooted in Goan culture. Elvis and Joyce, the organizers behind this event, emphasize the significance of carol singing in Goan tradition. “In Goa, children and adults would go out serenading in December, spreading joy and festive cheer throughout the local wards. We missed…

As the peak tourist season unfolds in Goa, the picturesque Calangute coastal belt is facing a pressing issue that demands immediate attention—the dire need for a bypass road. The stretched arteries of the busy CHOGM road, particularly from the O Coqueiro circle at Porvorim, have turned into bottlenecks, suffocating traffic flow and leading to chaotic travel experiences. The Calangute area, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, draws tourists from all over the globe, making it one of the busiest tourist hubs in the state. However, reaching Calangute has become increasingly daunting due to the ongoing construction project for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s visit to Jaipur and New Delhi today is seen as an indication of a cabinet reshuffle. As per a viral photograph, CM Sawant can been seen along with MLA’s Daji Salkar, MLA Premendra Shet and Jit Arolkar travelling in private jet. As per sources, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has already present in Delhi. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant will be attending the pre budget consultation meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaipur. Speculations of a Cabinet reshuffle to accommodate Congress defectors, along with Goa Legislative Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar have been…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a scathing attack, the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday stated that incompetent BJP government is trying to achieve fake ‘first rank’, which it succeeded in ‘Har Ghar Jal’, in stray dog sterilization and hastening to complete the process. Congress leader Yuri Alemao was speaking to media persons after attending a meeting for the effective implementation of a sterilization program for stray dogs. “Several houses in the state are not getting tap water, despite this Chief Minister Pramod Sawant succeeded to earn the unique distinction of becoming the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa today observes that it will not stay Sunburn EDM while clarifying that Sunburn EDM will be allowed to be organised with stringent conditions. The High Court will pass interim orders by Saturday. A petition had been filed before the High Court of Bombay at Goa pleading to quash and set aside the provisional no-objection certificate (NOC) issued by the village panchayat of Dhargal to the organisers of the electronic dance music (EDM) event Sunburn. The petition had pleaded to the court to direct Enforcement Directorate to investigate corruption in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a distressing trend, the Directorate of Transport’s monthly report for October 2024 reveals that Goa recorded 260 road accidents across the small State, resulting in 17 fatalities and multiple injuries. The data stresses the need for stricter road safety measures and increased public awareness to address the rising accident rates. As per the report, there were 260 road accidents of which 17 were Fatal Accidents (North Goa – 11 and South Goa – 6), 16 Grievous Accidents (North Goa – 10 and South Goa – 6), 47 Minor Accidents (North Goa – 22 and South Goa – 25) and 180 Non – Injury Accidents (North Goa  –…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji JMFC Court today has adjourned hearing on bail application of accused Amit Naik for Saturday. During the hearing the investigation officer said that his interrogation could not be done as he attempted to commit suicide and further GMC has referred him to IPHB for mental health assessment and treatment. Land Grabbing accused Siddiqui alias Suleman Khan who is 55 years of age, is wanted in three cases of SIT LG and Proclaimed Offender. He escaped from the Crime Branch custody on Friday, 13 December 2024 with the help of IRB constable Amit Naik, who was on…