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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa International Travel Mart (GITM) 2024 kicked off spectacularly with a grand inaugural ceremony held at Bay 15, Dona Paula on 2nd April 2024. The inauguration was held in the distinguished presence of Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Goa, Shri. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism & Managing Director GTDC, Nilesh Shah, TTAG President, Vivek Kerkar, Skal President Goa Chapter and Carlos Desouza, Convenor CII commenced with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing the auspicious beginning of GITM 2024. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism & Managing Director GTDC delivered the opening address, emphasizing…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: IPSCDL CEO and MD Sanjit Rodrigues reacting to the allegations said that he is not bothered about the people and that his department works on a schedule. “We have presented our point of view before the court. All suggestions are welcome. We are working with everybody. It is not only that suggestions have come today. They have been pouring in, and we have been working on them. There is no question of selective working on the suggestions.” said Rodrigues. When asked about the allegations that Smart City works were stopped on Sunday, he said, “I have no…

Goemakpronn desk PANAJI: As the temperature is expected to rise a heat wave is anticipated in Goa, The Indian Medical Association has issued precautionary measures for citizens. IMA says it’s crucial for individuals to take preemptive measures to safeguard their health and well-being. Here are some recommended precautions: 1. Limit Sun Exposure: Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If outdoor machines are necessary, try to schedule them during cooler times of the day and take regular breaks in shaded areas. 2. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Consider hydrating with oral rehydration solutions ORS coconut water, or…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: The 134th birth anniversary of the Father of Goan Nationalism Dr. Tristao Braganza Cunha was commemorated by the Indian National Congress and Goencho Ekvott at a function at Cansaulim. GPCC General Secretary Captain Viriato Fernandes, GPCC Treasurer Orville Dourado Rodrigues, South Goa District President Savio D’Silva, Goenchea Ramponkarancho Ekvott President Agnelo Rodrigues, Congress leader Olencio Simoes, Velsao Sarpanch Diana Maria Gouveia, Panch Rudhika Ashlina, Ex-Panch Camilo Fernandes, District Member Peter Fernandes, Youth Congress Working President Mandar, Jawahar Bal Manch Chairperson Raposo and a large number of villagers were present. Olencio Simoēs states that T.B Cunha is a…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: BJP state President Sadanand Shet Tanavade today said that BJP central leadership will decide whether to bring Laxmikant Parsekar and Utpal Parrikar into the party. Former chief minister and one of the most senior BJP officials, Parsekar resigned from the party’s primary membership in January 2022 after the party rejected his candidacy for Mandrem. Son of the late Manohar Parrikar, the former Defence Minister, Utpal Parrikar abandoned the BJP when Babush was selected by the party to represent Panaji in the 2022 assembly elections. Tanavade said that a number of other figures communicate with the BJP both…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: The Vasco traffic cell has on Monday, issued an advisory ahead of the Shigmotsav festival to be held on Wednesday in Vasco. Vasco traffic PI Shailesh Narvekar, speaking to reporters, has urged the public to cooperate with the traffic police. “There will be no movement of heavy vehicles including trucks tankers and trailers in Vasco city on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. till the function ends. Swatantra Path road will remain closed for all vehicular traffic from the Bank of Baroda to the Mascarenhas building opposite the St Andrews Church Vasco on Wednesday,” he said. The public is…

ISLAMABAD: As India continuously accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism across its borders, Pakistan Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif has expressed hopes for betterment in bilateral ties with India after the country comes out of its election phase poised to be held from April 19 and ending in June, Geo News reported. The relations between Pakistan and India have been depleting for the past many years owing to Pakistan sponsoring terrorism, allegedly providing shelters to India’s declared terrorists and its illegal occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Most recently, India abstained from the adoption of a resolution on ‘Measures to Combat Islamophobia’ introduced by…