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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that some western forces tried to create distorted image of Goa before this world. Sawant was addressing the gathering on the occasion of inauguration of Geetamrutam. “Some western forces tried to create distorted image of Goa; We all together- Govt & people are now trying to get that cultured face of Goa before world,” said Sawant. He further said that  Goa will come to be known as Dakshin Kashi in future and that his government endeavours to make Goa a prominent destination for wellness tourism. “My government’s endeavor is to make…

~ The unique flavour profile of Goa’s coconut vinegar has the potential to solidify Goa’s name on the culinary map due to its synonymy with Goan Catholic cuisine. ~ Appellations in favour of coconut vinegar, raising its price profile above Rs. 100 per litre and more chefs celebrating coconut vinegar as a product can be used to revive the dying art of vinegar-making. Panaji: Imparting a distinct flavour that guarantees to make the identity of any dish that utilises it synonymous with Goan Catholic cuisine, distilled Goan coconut vinegar or ‘xingel’ has the potential to become Goa’s culinary currency if…

Goemkarponn desk Vasco: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar convened a joint meeting with the fisheries department to address issues of traditional fishermen. Speaking to reporters, he said separate sites were identified for parking over 500 boats for both Baina and Desterro tradition fisherman associations so that they don’t have to move to other locations to park canoes in monsoons. “Other long pending demand of net bending shed and site for boat repairs will be undertaken soon,” he said.

Goemkarponn desk Panaji: To demonstrate that ‘animal liberation’ and ‘human liberation’ are interconnected and inseparable, The Vegoan, a group of grassroots animal liberation activists in Goa, is organising a campaign ‘Liberation For All’ on the 16th and 17th December. “Similar to racism, sexism, casteism, speciesism is a discriminatory attitude that fuels the victimisation of non-human animals on the ethically irrelevant basis of species. As part of our ethical responsibility to practice and promote progressive values, we must shun and speak against the exploitation of animals too,” said Trisha Bene of The Vegan. The campaign is being held against the backdrop…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Aldona MLA Adv Carlos Ferreira today clarified that cancellation of birth registration in Lisbon, does not revive Indian citizenship of those people, unless one lawfully resides in India and makes fresh application for grant of citizenship. Addressing media persons, the Congress leader said that there is false assumption that mear cancellation of birth registered, of those Indian people, in Lisbon, revives their Indian citizenship. “For simple reason that by cancelling that citizenship one becomes a different national as you are already seized to be India citizen. To acquire Indian citizenship u will have to reside in India…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: ‘The State Government of Goa is gearing up to commemorate the 62nd Anniversary of the Liberation of Goa on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The pivotal event will commence with a flag hoisting ceremony at 9:15 a.m. at the Goa University Ground in Taleigao, Goa. Dr. Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister, will lead the ceremony by unfurling the National Flag, accompanied by the stirring melodies of the Police Band playing the National Anthem. The Police Guard of honor will pay tribute with the National Salute as part of the ceremony. Dr. Sawant will also oversee the parade and…

PM Modi At Varanasi Event: ‘Bhashini’ is an AI-led language translation system that enables people to speak in their own language while talking to speakers of other Indian languages. New Delhi/Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at an event in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi yesterday was translated in real-time using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. PM Modi said the technology will help him reach out to more people. “This was my first experience. As usual, I speak in Hindi and AI will translate it to Tamil,” he said, addressing the audience at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. “This is a new beginning and…