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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that government will consider getting other places of worship in the ambit of Goa’s Spiritual Tourism on receipt of such proposals. “Government will consider getting other places of worship in the ambit of Goa’s Spiritual Tourism on receipt of such proposals,” said Khaunte He further said that the MoU will explore and showcase the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Goa’s temple, leveraging various marketing channels and platforms to attract a wide audience and encourage responsible tourism on temple connect digital and social network, besides engagement in other Spiritual activities for the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Energy Ministers Meet in Goa via video message today. Welcoming the dignitaries to India, the Prime Minister said that any discussion about the future, sustainability, growth and development is incomplete without mentioning energy as it impacts the development of individuals and nations at all levels. The Prime Minister underlined that even though every nation has a different reality and pathway for energy transition, he firmly believes that the goals of every country are the same. Throwing light on India’s efforts in green growth and energy transition, he pointed…

  Goemkarponn Desk Michael Mare has set up a title clash with Neil Punjani Bakshi in Under 11 boys Singles while Avni Khyalia will battle it out with Pragya Audi in U11 Girls singles finals, at the State Major Ranking Badminton Tournament, held at the multipurpose stadium in Navelim. On day two of the State Ranking Tournament organized by BPS Sports Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, there were thrilling clashes between Goa’s top badminton players in the Mini (U11) and Sub Junior (U13, U15, and U17) age groups. In the Sub Junior…

SURAJ NANDREKAR The Kartarpur Corridor is the sacred place where the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, stayed for the last 18 years of his life. Sadly, the place isn’t in India for unknown reasons and one has to cross the border with Pakistan to seek the blessings of the Nanak Sahib. Kartarpur was the location where Guru Nanak founded the first Sikh commune, laid the code of ethics and also chose the second guru for the new religion. Why did I visit Kartarpur being a non-Sikh  that too in an enemy country? Well, being a restless journalist who…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: While an official investigation into the major fire at Berger Becker Coating Pvt Ltd. ruled out the possibility that the mishap was caused by foul play, the report highlighted the company’s failure to provide its factory workers with hands-on training, the timely intervention of which could have prevented the fire from spreading through the premises. In response to a question about industrial accidents, Minister Godinho told Assembly that the “catastrophic” fire was probably due to an electrical system failure. “Although the probable cause of the fire is a failure of the electrical system, the extent of the…

Vijai Sardesai is misleading the people of Goa, says the Minister for Sports, Art & Culture Intro: One Minister who is facing the heat in the Monsoon session of Goa Assembly is Govind Gaude, who has faced cuorruption charges from Opposition on Kala Academy and National Games. Goemkarponn Editor Speaks to the Minister on the two issue, though he refused to entertain questions on kala Academy claiming it to be a sub-judice issue, he replied to queries on National Games. Excerpts: Suraj Nandrekar: Why is the Opposition gunning for your head in this Assembly Session? Govind Gaude:…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa University Inter Collegiate Badminton championship 2023-2024 for men and women was held at S.A.G. Indoor Stadium, Paddem from 18th to 28th July, 2023. St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa won the women title and Goa Medical College, Bambolim won the men title. In the women finals St. Xavier’s College defeated Goa Medical College 3-1. Najida Shaikh defeated Sachi Kerkar 11-6,11-8,11-6; Stuti Shivani defeated Abigail Cunha 11-5, 6-11, 6-11, 11-6, 11-8; Arundhathi Ramesh defeated Leona Lobo 11-6, 11-3, 11-2; Najida Shaikh defeated Abigail Cunha 11-7, 11-8, 10-12, 12-10. In the men’s finals Goa Medical College, Bambolim defeated Don…