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~ Rescue incidents in Mandrem, Baga, Bambolim and Galgibag ~ Two missing minors reunited with their parents at Colva and Baga Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Mandrem beach witnessed three rescues over the weekend all involving foreign tourists – two ladies, one from Russia and the other from England and a male from Belarus. Goa saw three other rescues over the weekend, one each in Baga, Bambolim and Galgibag. Meanwhile two children were reunited with their parents. A Russian woman aged 24 years was engulfed in a rough wave requiring the immediate assistance of Drishti Marine lifesavers Karan Tandel and Hiren Keluskar…

Goa: Coloured in the grandeur of creativity, cinematic brilliance and art of storytelling through motion pictures, the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), one of Asia’s most prestigious film festivals, has officially commenced its mesmerizing cinematic journey in the scenic coastal paradise of Goa with a grand opening ceremony. Embracing diversity and creativity, this edition of the festival offers a spectacular and immersive lineup of films, showcasing the richness of cultures, perspectives, and narratives from across the globe. The nine day film festival has commenced with the international premiere of Catching Dust, by award-winning British filmmaker, Stuart Gatt. In…

Panaji, Nov 20: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur on Monday inaugurated the Film Bazar at 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. He said that the film bazaar is a haven for filmmakers, producers, and storytellers from all corners of the globe. “It’s a confluence of creativity and commerce, ideas and inspirations that form the building blocks of this thriving cinematic marketplace,” he said. He said that the Indian media and entertainment industry, with an annual growth rate of 20 per cent, is hailed as the fifth-largest and most globalised industry in the world. “In…

At IFFI Goa, Anurag Thakur says incentives for foreign film production in India will be raised to 40% reimbursement of expenses incurred in the country, with the cap also hiked to Rs 30 crore Rolling out the red carpet for foreign filmmakers, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday said the incentives for foreign film projects in India will be increased to 40 per cent of expenses incurred (in India), with an increased cap limit of Rs 30 crore, up from existing Rs 2.5 crore. At the opening ceremony of the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has extended its heartfelt appreciation to Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa and Rohan Khaunte, Tourism Minister, Goa for the visionary launch of the Caravan Tourism Policy. The policy aims to boost tourism in the state’s hinterlands by encouraging private operators to develop caravan parks, providing tourists with an opportunity to explore the beauty of Goa beyond its well-trodden paths. HRAWI commends the Goa Government for its foresight in introducing a policy that not only promotes tourism but also addresses the need for affordable accommodations in remote areas where…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: One Anuj Singh S/o Mahenndra Pratap Singh, aged 20 years r/o Cansa Board, Thivim, Bardez, Goa native of Uttar Pradesh was arrested by Mapusa Police for molesting a girl at KTC bus stand, at Mapusa. According to police, on Monday the girl, aged 19 years who is student of institution in Mapusa lodged complaint that since her 8th std while she was travelling in Thivim bound bus from her residence to Mapusa accused Anuj Singh who working as bus conductor in which girl used to travel was sexually harassing the girl. In this respect Mapusa Police Station…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Vedanta Sesa Goa has refuted claims of the employees who protested at Patto, Panaji on Monday saying the company diligently adhered to the foregoing requirement & remains committed to a transparent and expedited resolution of requests for PF withdrawal. “We, at Vedanta Sesa Goa, diligently adhere to the statutory requirements, laws, policies and regulations that govern the mining industry and in line with our commitment towards transparency and statutory compliance,” said a release sent by the company here. It asdded that Vedanta is actively engaged in expediting the processing of Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals for ex-workmen of…