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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism organizes The Ultimate Reel Showdown’ Competition, an exciting opportunity to showcase the lesser-known and diverse aspects of Goa. Going beyond its world-famous beaches, this competition aims to bring forth the cultural heritage, natural beauty, gastronomical delights, and adventure possibilities that make Goa truly special. Participants are encouraged to explore six unique themes that capture the essence of Goa: Spiritual Tourism in Goa, Home stays in Goa, Goa beyond beaches, Treks of Goa, Nature of Goa and Cuisines of Goa, By exploring these themes, participants not only gain a deeper understanding of Goa’s hidden gems but…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: In a significant precursor to Invest Goa 2024, the Minister Mauvin Godinho conducted high-level meetings at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mumbai office. These preliminary discussions set the tone for Invest Goa 2024, signalling a proactive approach in creating an environment conducive to international investments. As Goa gears up to host the summit, these early initiatives demonstrate a dedicated effort to enhance global engagement and attracting foreign investments to Goa. The Honourable Minister engaged in constructive dialogues with esteemed Consul General of Netherlands, Consul General of Finland and Consul General of UAE. These meetings laid the…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The six-day extravaganza, International Purple Fest, Goa 2024, concluded with a resounding success, leaving an enduring impact on Goa and reverberating its message of diversity and inclusion worldwide. Hosted by the State Commissioner’s Office for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, the festival garnered accolades for championing inclusivity on a global scale. The event brought together individuals representing all 21 disabilities, fostering an environment that allowed them to showcase their…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: In the significant development, a prostitution raid was carried out by Pernem Police Station at Boomerang Resort at Ashvem, Mandrem, Pernem and rescued two victims in the age group of 23 to 24 years from Northern part of India and safely admitted them in Protective Home after taking order from the Deputy Collector & SDM, Pernem Goa. ​SDPO Pernem, Jivba Dalvi informed that during the raid which is conducted on 17.01.2024 in the evening hours arrested owner of the resort Vijay Kumar Sarkar, age 44 yrs R/o Native of Jharkhand and his assistant Ajit Kumar Jha, native…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, in collaboration with the Directorate of Education, successfully organized a capacity-building program for nodal teachers and club leaders of anti-drugs clubs from schools in Mormugao taluka on the 18th of January at 1930 in Vasco. The event aimed to equip educators and mentors with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively combat substance abuse among the youth. The program, attended by 140 participants, including nodal teachers and student leaders of the Prahari Club from all schools, was made possible with the generous support of the National Institute of…

AERIAL VIEW Sources have said that the AAP leader is keen on the party contesting the South Goa seat where the party has a sound presence. It also has won two seats in Salcete – Velim and Benualim and hence it fancies the chances of winning the seat should there be a one-to-one fight with the BJP. Now, the Congress too is keen on contesting the seat as it already has a seating MP Francisco Sardinha and does not want to give away the sure-shot seat. Of course, if there is a deal between the two parties the Congress will…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Stating low voltage issues will be history for the people of Karvem(Gaondongrim) and Nagorcem (Canacona Municipality), Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar has inaugurated two new Transformers of 100KVA and 200 KVA capacity, respectively at this areas on Wednesday. Tawadkar first inaugurated the New 100KVA transformer at Karvem Gaondongrim, reportedly a long pending issue fo the local people who had no electrical connections. Tawadkar appreciated the Electricity department officials of Canacona for their hard work and cooperation in completing the works considering the importance of this new transformer. ‘Power For All in Canacona is of utmost importance’, said Tawadkar. Later,…