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Goemkarponn Desk DELHI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte recently met with the Union Minister for Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat alongwith Secretary Tourism, Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS & Director-Tourism, Suneel Anchipaka, IAS to discuss a range of topics aimed at enhancing tourism outcomes in the state, including Goa’ plan as the first state in India to adopt Regenerative Tourism. A key focus of their discussion was the enhancement of international connectivity to Goa, which is seen as essential for attracting more global tourists. The Goa Tourism Minister stressed the importance of increasing direct international flights and improving connections to major global cities, which…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A leadership workshop was held for the newly elected Student Council and class representatives of Don Bosco College, Panjim. The event featured two distinguished speakers who provided valuable insights and practical skills essential for student leadership. The first session was led by Ms. Rina Barreto Shankar, the founder and owner of Cheree Tree Concepts, a Brand Growth Agency. Ms. Rina focused on key aspects of leadership, including the power of delegation, the importance of resilience, and the significance of empathy, influence, and responsibility. She emphasized how effective leadership can be distilled into simple, actionable steps. Through her…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Government of Goa, in partnership with Bharat CSR Network, has officially launched the Smart Village Project of Shiroda Constituency. This landmark announcement was made during the recently concluded Swayampurna Goa CSR Conclave 2024. The Smart Village Project is a key component of the Swayampurna Goa initiative of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr.Pramod Sawant. The project aims in transforming rural communities across the state of Goa through cutting-edge infrastructure, digital education, accessible healthcare and sustainable energy solutions. Present on the occasion of the launch were Shri. Subhash Shirodkar, MLA of Shiroda Constituency, Hon’ble Minister for…

Goemkarponn Desk ALTHINO: The Startup & IT Promotion Cell, Department of ITE&C, Govt. of Goa organized an insightful Masterclass titled “Fundraising 101: Navigating Investor Questions,” at IT Hub, Altinho. Led by Ms. Snigadha Manchanda, Founder and CEO of Tea Trunk. The masterclass focused on essential strategies for successful fundraising and featured insights drawn from Ms.Snigadha’s personal entrepreneurial journey. Ms. Sinigadha commended Goa for its remarkable achievement of having three times the number of women founders compared to any other state, praising the state’s robust support for women entrepreneurs. During her presentation, she shared three key lessons for effective fundraising. First,…

Wayanad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday carried out an aerial survey of disaster-hit areas of this north Kerala district where landslides claimed hundreds of lives. Later, he visited the landslide-hit areas of Wayanad. Modi conducted aerial survey of the landslide-ravaged Chooralmala, Mundakkai, and Punchirimattom hamlets aboard an Indian Air Force helicopter, on which he departed to Wayanad from Kannur Airport around 11.15 am. In the aerial survey, he saw the origin of the landslide, which is in the origin of Iruvazhinji Puzha (River). He was accompanied by Khan, Vijayan and Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum and…

Goemkarponn Desk PORVORIM: History sheeter Gauresh kerkar wanted in several theft cases is arrested at Porvorim PS. The history sheeter Gauresh kerkar is involved in Robbery and snatching cases in the past.he was hiding since several months. Panaji police station were searching him in theft case that occurred at panaji in December 23. He was absconding since then. On 9/8/24 during late evening Pi Rahul Parab received information that Gaurish kerkar is seen near Torda creek. Hence team led by Pi Porvorim, psi Mayur sawant, psi sachin shirodkar, pc Seby and Driver mayur proceded at Torda. On seeing police Gauresh…

PARIS: Having been denied a shot at winning an Olympic medal after being disqualified for failing the weigh-in, India wrestler Vinesh Phogat has knocked on the doors of Court for of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Vinesh was set to create history by becoming the first ever females wrestler from India to contest for gold medal but on the day of her bout, her weight was found to be 100gm more than the limit and consequently, she was disqualified from the entire event meaning she won’t even get the guaranteed silver medal. The stunning turn of events saw Indian government getting…