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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After over one and half month delay since the kick start of new tourism season, the State government has finally begun the process to allocate beach shacks along the coastal belt. For the season 2023-26, a total number 364 beach shacks are permitted which include 259 in North Goa and 105 in South. The maximum number of beach shacks are allowed in Calangute-Candolim stretch. “The shack allotment process has begun at 10.30 nd will go all the way will 6 pm. The allotment is from Baga to Sinquerim,” said the official of tourism department. Though allotment is…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Raising suspicious fingers on some big Political fishes, RGP supremo Manoj Parab has thrown a gauntlet at the GFP supremo Vijai Sardesai to come out clean on the alleged involvement of one of his close aide to set-up a Fishmeal factory at serene and virgin lands in Paryemoll on the outskirts of Khola and Barcem-Quedem village panchayats. Roaring at the specially organised meet with the residents of Khola and Barcem-Quedem at Paryemoll, Manoj Parab said their investigation as to the alleged people attempting to bring a Fishmeal factory at Paryemoll, led them to the names likely to…

India legend and ICC Global Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar addressed the history-making Afghanistan cricketers ahead of their crucial 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against Australia. Afghanistan’s dream run in the ongoing CWC sees them placed at sixth with eight points, and with their fate in their own hands with regard to what would be a historic feat in qualifying for the semi-finals. Having won just a solitary game in their Cricket World Cup history before the start of this tournament, Afghanistan have produced remarkable performances in India this time around, winning four of their seven matches, three of…

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews shared ‘proof’, countering the fourth umpire’s suggestion that he took more than 2 minutes even to reach the crease before the helmet issue happened. Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews became the victim of one of the most bizarre dismissals in the history of the game, having been given ‘timed out’ in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh on Tuesday. Feeling he was unfairly given out in an act that was against the spirit of the game, Mathews didn’t hold back in expressing his frustration and anger over his dismissal. After the match, Mathews…

Shakib Al Hasan stood firm on his decision not to withdraw the timed out appeal against Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews during BAN vs SL World Cup 2023 match. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has no regrets about firstly, appealing for timed out against Angelo Mathews and then not withdrawing it despite being asked by the umpires during a World Cup 2023 match in Delhi on Monday. On-field umpires Marais Erasmus and Richard Illingworth – two vastly experienced ICC Elite Panel match officials – asked Shakib twice if he would want to withdraw the appeal, said the fourth umpire, Adrian Holdstock…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister Subhash Phal Dessai today said that opposition towards ferry fare issue is politically motivated. “I have told CM Pramod Sawant to take whatever decision he feels right. This opposition towards this issue is politically motivated,’ said Phal Dessai. He further said that he intended to improve ferry services by generating revenue and nothing else. “I have spoken to CM, I am ok with any decision CM takes on the issue,” he added. The state government notified the new rates for 18 ferry routes across the state. According to the notification issued by the River Navigation department,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Forests Minister Vishwajit Rane said that new ecotourism projects are underway, offering tree houses and rustic tents. “I am thrilled to announce that exciting new ecotourism projects are underway, offering treehouses, rustic tents, and much more for an unforgettable experience. Let’s connect with nature responsibly,” said Rane. He further said that Goa’s wildlife-protected areas are renowned for their unique landscapes and rich biodiversity. “Explore these undiscovered gems within Goa’s wildlife-protected zones,” he added. The Minister said that the forest department will foster public awareness and education on conservation of natural resources while promoting eco-tourism in the state.…