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Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Reigning women’s world champion Wang Manyu was on Wednesday handed one of the eight wild cards for the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Goa, starting here on February 27. Besides world number three Wang, who at 24 is one of Chinese Table Tennis’ foremost talents, another upcoming Chinese star Wang Chuqin, an attacking southpaw and current men’s world number three, has also received one of the four WTT nominations. The 22-year-old won the WTT Cup Finals last year besides three other titles in a short but impressive career. China are a longstanding global superpower in the…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Advocate General Devidas Pangam said that Karnataka’s reply to the show cause notice issued by the Goa Chief Wild Life Warden does not speak anything about the violation of Section 29 of the Wild Life Protection Act. “Karnataka’s reply to the show cause notice issued by the Goa Chief Wild Life Warden does not speak anything about violation of Section 29 of the Wild Life Protection Act,” said Pangam. He further said that they have not answered anything under Section 29 and that their reply is very vague. “Supreme Court order in a positive sign for Goa…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: Claiming that Canacona beach has gained infamy due to illegal activities like massage parlours, prostitution and drug supply, the Vice president of Goa Pradesh Youth Congress has demanded action on illicit trades. Vaishnav Pednekar has written about the grave situation arising in Cancona to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao and other concerned departments. He raised concern saying authorities take action on Bhumiputras, local people doing legal business here. “Instead of taking action against illegal activities carried out by outsiders, they are taking action against locals. It seems those involved in illegalities satisfying them…

Goemkapronn desk VASCO: The newly formed Mormugao Taluka Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Utsav Samiti (MTCSMJUS), comprising all elected members ranging from MLA, Ministers, panch, Councillors and ZPs from Mormugao Taluka, will have a grand-scale celebration on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti at Chicalim. Addressing media, Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho on Wednesday evening said that programs will be held on Sunday evening and start with prayers offered at Damodar Temple Vasco. “We will offer a coconut at the Damodar Temple and take a procession from there till Chicalim Shivaji Smarak and a grand program are held there. We saw great enthusiasm…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: With UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s wife and First Lady, Akshata Murty, spotted holidaying in Goa’s Benaulim, along with their daughters, a local fisherman managed to strike up a conversation with her and asked her to “keep Goans living in the UK safe”. Local fisherman Pele Fernandes, who owns a water sports business in Goa, happened to meet Murty when her family members were walking on Benaulim beach. He approached her and asked if she and her children would be interested in a water sports activity. “She asked me, is water sports in Goa safe? I told…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism put up an impressive show at India’s largest tourism fair, South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) at Greater Noida. The tourism department had set up an innovative pavilion at the exhibition to promote the vibrance of Goan culture, history, cuisines, and much more, along with glimpses of various tourist spots around the State. The Goa Pavillion was inaugurated by Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism & IT. This year over 45+ trade members from the State, primarily hoteliers, tour operators, cruise operators, travel agents, online operators – and new tourism services operators, actively participated in…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: BJP Government, after coming to power, has consistently supported the Crime, Drug, Beggar, Gambling, and Prostitution Mafia in Goa. BJP MLAs, Ministers and Office Bearers have openly admitted the rise in criminal activities in the State. Blindfolded BJP Loudspeakers Anthony Barbosa, Sneha Bhagwat and others should open their eyes and see around before becoming their Master Dr Pramod Sawant’s voice, charged South Goa District Congress President Savio D’Silva. Reacting sharply to the Press Conference of the BJP leaders Anthony Barbosa and Sneha Bhagwat, Congress challenged the duo to come on a tour of the entire Goa to…