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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik stated that the state’s agriculture policy should be ready by March 2024. “State’s agriculture policy should be ready by March 2024. To finalize the insight reports from the five subcommittees focused on the 36 focus areas, the Agriculture core committee convened a meeting,” said Naik. He further said that the policy drafting committee will receive the same. Department officials have been informed that a total of 3751 recommendations have been received for inclusion in the policy from farmers, panchayats, elected officials, and other stakeholders. Based on the suggestions, the Committee had identified focused…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Children’s Court has extended Judicial Custody of accused Suchana Seth till February 26. The Court also adjourned the hearing for February 21 Feb on accused Suchana Seth’s father’s plea pleading to conduct Suchana’s mental health assessment afresh. Seth is currently lodge in the Central Jail at Colvale in North Goa. She has been booked under various offences, including murder, destruction of evidence and section 8 of the Goa Children’s Act. Seth is accused of killing her four-year-old son at a resort in Candolim in north Goa. She then stashed his body in the trunk of a…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism’s pavilion at the recently-concluded OTM 2024 at Mumbai highlighted the states diverse initiatives that focus on promoting responsible tourism practices. The set up depicted Goa’s dedication towards sustainable development through the approach marked under Regenerative Tourism principles. Ekadasha Teertha Yatra, the new Homestay Policy, Caravan Policy, initiatives aimed at promoting heritage preservation, celebrating vibrant festivals, immersing visitors in the rich local culture, offering thrilling adventure opportunities, and providing world-class MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events) facilities in Goa were some of the highlights showcased at the pavilion. In addition to highlighting existing initiatives, Goa Tourism…

It is anticipated that after completion of construction, the trip from Nagpur to Goa will take only 8 hours instead of the current 20. NAGPUR:The Maharashtra government led by Eknath Shinde has approved the construction of the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, also called the Shaktipeeth Expressway, making it a reality. The 760-kilometer, six-lane expressway will link Nagpur, Maharashtra, with Goa. The Shaktipeeth Expressway will be named after the three Shaktipeeths it will pass through: Mahalaxmi, Tuljabhavani, and Patradevi making it Maharashtra’s longest expressway. The expressway would make it faster to travel between Goa and Nagpur by bypassing congested areas like Mumbai…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa and its casinos have been a combination for several years now, with the capital Panaji situated along the Mandovi River, drawing the attention of tourists visiting these casinos. Disputes have arisen over the years regarding the operation of these casinos, with demands for some to be shut down. Allegations have also been made that these casinos have contributed significantly to the state government’s treasury. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant revealed that in the past two years alone, the state government has collected more than Rs. 820 crore in revenue from these casinos. Due to this substantial…

MOPA: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the signing of a Ginger hotel at Manohar International Airport (MOPA) in Goa. The 60-year sub-license agreement was signed between GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) and Roots Corporation Limited (RCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of IHCL. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “With the rapidly growing country’s airport infrastructure, the signing of a Ginger at the new Manohar International Airport, Goa is in line with IHCL’s growth plan of being present across key transit hubs. This will be the third large format Ginger…

The Indian Railways had announced ‘Aastha Special’ trains to ferry devotees to Ayodhya from different parts of the country THIVIM: A special “Aastha” train carrying around 2,000 pilgrims to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh has been flagged off from Goa. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, state BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade and other MLAs were present at the flagging off ceremony held on Monday evening at Thivim railway station in North Goa district. Sawant said he along with all the state cabinet ministers will visit Ayodhya on February 15 when everyone, including those who have travelled by the train from Goa, will…