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Goemkarponn desk Anjuna: In a landmark moment for Goa’s tourism sector, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) conducted the Bhoomi Pooja and laid the foundation stone for Taj Anjuna Goa, a 5-Star resort in Anjuna, Bardez- Goa, on private investment mode. The ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries including Hon’ble MLA, Sanvordem Constituency & Chairman, GTDC, Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar, Hon’ble MLA, Siolim Constituency and Vice Chairman, ESG, Smt. Delilah Lobo, Director, Department of Tourism & Managing Director, GTDC Shri. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, along with MD, Myrayash hotels SPV of Bharat Realty Venture, Shri. Dhaval Bharot and Senior Vice President (Operations)…

Goemkarponn desk ARAMBOL: One Kerala tourist died due to drowning at Harmal Beach, Pernem today. As per SDPO Pernem Jivba Dalvi the deceased person namely Mr. AFTHAB K.S S/O K.S SAINUDHEEN, Age- 25 years, R/o Palluyruthy, Kochi had come to Goa along with his friends for a visit who went to the sea for a swim and accidentally drowned in the water due to rough sea. The deceased person was fished out by locals and shifted to CHC Tuem, where he was declared dead. Mandrem Police have registered a case of unnatural death and further investigation is in progress.

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: A controversy erupted when a resort in Morjim, Goa, announced a “Dahi Handi” event on Janmashtami, promoting beer consumption. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Hindu activists filed a police complaint, leading to the resort management withdrawing the controversial post and apologizing. The post featured an image of Lord Krishna and mentioned “Beer will be served to welcome participants”! Hindu activists met with the police inspector, Mr. Sharif Jakis, and expressed their outrage, stating that the event hurt Hindu religious sentiments. Police inspector Sharif Jakis immediately called the Director of the Resort at the Police station. The resort management,…

The alarming rise in reported rape cases in Goa is deeply distressing and demands immediate attention and action. While Goa has been viewed as a safe destination for women, the reality revealed through the increasing number of rape cases is troubling. According to government-provided data, there have been 217 rape cases reported in the last three years in Goa. The year 2022 witnessed 76 cases, 2023 saw 97 cases, and in 2024, there have already been 44 reported cases. Even more concerning is the fact that in the last two years, there have been only three convictions. This indicates a…

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: The AAP strongly criticised the application made by the Crime Branch to the Ponda Addl Sessions Court to cancel the bail of AAP State President Adv. Amit Palekar in the 2023 Banastarim accident case. Calling it a clear case of political vendetta by the BJP, the party’s Working President Valmiki Naik said it was an attempt to silence the voice of Palekar. “More than a year has passed, yet a chargesheet has not been filed in this case. Instead of bringing the real accused to justice, the Crime Branch seems to be working under political motivations. Everyone…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Reliance Jio on Tuesday introduced the JioTV+ app, allowing users to connect two TVs with a single JioAirFiber connection. The offer also provides access to 800+ Digital TV channels, across 10+ languages and 20+ genres. Interestingly, users can choose to watch content from over 13 popular OTT apps with a single login. JioTV+ app offers features to users allowing them a seamless entertainment experience. The features of the latest offer include Single sign-on (Sign in only once and access the entire JioTV+ catalogue of content); Smart TV Remote (All of the JioTV+ content and features are available…

Goemkapronn desk Panaji: Sonar defeated Maddant Stars 2-0 in the finals of the Divar Football League on Sunday. Soham Mardolkar and Rohan Pednekar scored one goal each for the winning Team. The tournament held at Divar School ground was organized by Divar Boys and sponsored by the Chairman of Goa Rehabilitation Board and Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai. The winners walked away with Rs 20,000 prize money while the runners-up were awarded Rs 10,000. Many other prizes were also awarded. Faldessai personally awarded Rs 2,000 to each goal scorer. 10 teams participated in the tournament which was held over 10 Sundays.…