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CM assures to ‘take action’ against online gambling apps Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Online gambling is banned in Goa and strict action will be taken if found. LoP Yuri Alemao questioned Govt on increased rise of online gambling, online lottery, online casinos operations in the State through computer, electronic machines and mobile applications. Many youths career are at stake. “Online gambling is banned in Goa & strict actions will be taken if found. We are tracking app link downloads through Cyber Cell. Govt will use strict enforcement to stop this activities,” said CM Sawant.…

Goemkarponn desk PORVORIM: Fatorda MLA Vijay Sardesai strongly criticized Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte’s reply on the Floor of the House that failed to respond to the cut motions moved by the opposition on various issues like illegal activities and protection to traditional beach shack operators and others involved in tourism business. Speaking to reporters post session on Tuesday night, Sardesai also clarified that his world tour, as pointed out by the Minister, was using his personal funds and not government sponsored. “What tourism minister spoke in House was a lecture and not replies to the cut motion moved by us.…

Govt taking “some bitter steps” to provide sustainable tourism for future generations: Khaunte Greenfield IT hybrid cluster at Porvorim will accommodate 150-200 small & medium sized companies Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that destinations such as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain pose a challenge to the tourism sector in the coastal state. “These countries are a potential threat to us,” he said, citing the example of Saudi Arabia, which is working on the Red Sea development project that is being completed ahead of schedule. Bahrain is also becoming a preferred destination for weddings, the minister said. Goa’s…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai called on state tourism minister Rohan Khaunte to complete the beautification of Old Goa and surrounding areas well before the commencement of the Exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier that are scheduled to be held in Goa next year. Speaking during the demands for grants for the tourism department, Faldessai pointed out how the Old Goa Heritage Complex receives around 15,000 tourists a day and nearly five lakh tourists a year, who, unfortunately, have no facilities at the site. “Around 10-15,000 tourists come to visit the Old Goa Churches which are…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Aldona MLA Adv Carlos Alvares Ferreira demanded for an inquiry for what he alleged was a major scam running at the Goa Tourism Development Corporation concerning a tripartite agreement signed between the Goa Tourism Development Corporation and two other private parties for the hire and operation of a boat called Nirvana. “The GTDC had given a contract to Marine Tech Ship Managers and Surveyors in November 2018. An SPV was formed and a tripartite agreement was executed with the operators. The charter period was 20 years. And the GTDC is paying 19.80 lakh per month + GST.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister for River Navigation Subhash Phal Desai said that Government has in Principle approved for indroduction of Ro-Ro ferries in Goa. AAP MLA Cruz Silva tabled a question regarding the state government’s plans to replace the traditional ferry boats. “Government has in Principle approved for indroduction of Ro-Ro ferries in Goa. Two officials along with two legislative members and Minister for RND had visited Kerala to see the operations of Ro-Ro ferries in November 2022,’ said Phaldesai. He further said that the River Navigation Department has incurred an expenditure of Rs. 39,871/- on the said tour. “After…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that a total 3299 persons are employed at Manohar International Airport, out of which 1727 are Goans. “Total 3299 persons are employed at Manohar International Airport. Number of Goans are : 1,727; Number of persons displaced due to acquisition of land for construction of Manohar International Airport is 15. Out of these 15 nos of families 14 families have been rehabilitated by giving them alternate land at survey no. 207 in Casarvarnem village,” said Sawant. He further said that the Government of Goa has sanctioned rehabilitation package to 14 project affected families…