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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Minister Rohan Khaunte informed that the state government is in process of making NOC from the Tourism Department mandatory for all tourism-related activities. “All hotels & restaurants and clubs will now need to obtain the NOC,” said Khaunte. The statement comes days after the tourism department issued notices to over 1400 traders operating illegally. They were directed to register with the department within 30 days, failing which the department had warned of legal action. Minister said that the government is working to put a system in place to get the in order sector. “Standalone restaurants, cafes, wellness…

Goemkarponn desk FATORDA: It seems that all is not well between Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai and Margao MLA Digambar Kamat, with the latter saying that he was ready to restore the glory of Margao. The main question now arises whether Sardesai, with his Goa Forward Party (GFP), is looking to enter the Margao Constituency. “I am concerned about the deterioration in the commercial capital, and I call for efforts to reverse the trend,” said Sardesai during a function. He further said that he was ready to restore the glory and take Margao forward with the support of the people and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that drugs are not the culture of Goans; singing ‘bhajans’ and ‘kirtans’ is. “Government will act tough against illicit drugs trade; drugs are not the culture of Goans, singing ‘bhajans’ and ‘kirtans’ is,” said Sawant. He further said that his government would act with an iron fist against any place used for such illegal activity. “People involved in these illegal activities will not be spared either. The action will continue,” he said. Sawant claimed that for the current season, we want to send a message that Goa is not for drugs.…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: JMFC Mapusa has granted 13 days of additional judicial custody to accused Sukhwinder Singh and Sudhir Sangwan in the Sonali Phogat Murder Case. As per information, the Anjuna Police had requested the court for 14 days of custody. However, the court granted 13 days. The two accused were earlier remanded in 10 days of police custody. Anjuna police told the court that the two were interrogated and added that the statements of witnesses had been recorded, and more statements are yet to be recorded. Goa police have confirmed that the profile was being reviewed at senior levels…

SURAJ NANDREKAR ANJUNA: From being one of the most happening places in North Goa, Curlies restaurant, a day after it was partly demolished, wore a war-ravaged look with a heap of debris of concrete, still, wood ash and other materials lying down. The restaurant or shack was partly demolished after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) refused to stay the GCZMA order to demolish the restaurant for CRZ violations on No Development Zone. However, the onlookers and the locals in Anjuna now say that the authorities who are undertaking the demolition – the GCZMA and the Revenue authorities are causing more…

Goemkarponn desk PERNEM: Property prices close to the airport are currently at Rs 6,700 per sq ft., and these may increase by 27.8 percent in the next 12 months. In the past four years, average property prices have risen at a CAGR of 3.9 percent , as per a research by 360 Realtors. Citing another example, the firm said that in the adjacent Sindhudurg region, which is also a sought-after second home and nature resort destination, average property prices might increase by 29.2 percent annually. Presently, the average price is Rs 4,921 per sq ft. Over the past four years,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Casarvarnem, Pernem-Goa won the first prize of Rs 25,000 at the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, organized Dekhava Competition for Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals in Goa. The 2nd prize of Rs. 20,000, was won by Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Cusmane, Quepem-Goa, third prize of Rs 15,000 Char Rasta Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal, Canacona-Goa. The contest is organized with an objective to preserve and promote age-old traditions and provide a platform for the creative talents in Goa; this year total of 20 Sarvajanik Ganeshostav Mandals participated in the Dekhava Competition. The winners of five…