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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that Goa is looking at more connectivity which will help it connect better. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte was addressing the gathering during the flag-off of the Vande Bharat Express train from Madgaon to Mumbai. Goa is looking at more connectivity which will help it to connect better,” said Khaunte. He further said that many people will be able to travel through this facility as it will be an economic travel. Khaunte also thanked Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for making the possibility of having this train between Mumbai and Goa. “Vande Bharat Express…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: Indian Railways has announced the first Vande Bharat Express for Goa. The train will run between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai to Madgaon station in Goa. However, this is the fifth Vande Bharat Express for Maharashtra. The train numbers allocated for the Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express are 22229 and 22230. This train will operate 6 days a week, except Friday. Indian Railways expects a boost in the tourism sector of these two states. “At present, the journey from Madgaon station in Goa to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, covering a distance of about 586 km,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has communicated to the Goa government that the 37th National Games would be tentatively held from October 25 to November 9. “It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that the preparations for the 37th National Game 2023 to be held in Goa are progressing very well. The IOA Team is in close coordination with the Government of Goa to prepare the Games to be held in October & November 2023,” said Amitabh Sharma, Chairman GTCC, IOA. Sharma said that IOA would like to inform that the tentative dates for the 37th National…

Goemkarponn Desk ANJUNA: Anjuna Police Station, in collaboration with various schools in the region, successfully organized an Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking. The campaign aimed to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse while emphasizing the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy. Under the supervision of North SP Nidhin Valsan, SDPO Jivba Dalavi, and Anjuna PI Prasal Dessai, along with the Anjuna Police staff, a vibrant and impactful rally was organized to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Cinephile Film Club will host the screening of the Finnish comedy The Man Without A Past* (2002), directed by Aki Kaurismäki on June 29 Film: The Man Without a Past (Finnish with English subtitles) Directed by: Aki Kaurismäki Duration: 95 mins. One of the living legends, Kaurismäki’s brand of cinema is like no other. No one has portrayed the working class with the inimitable deadpan humor, pathos, and empathy, like Kaurismäki. This year, he won yet another prize at Cannes (Grand Jury Prize for Fallen Leaves). The Man Without a Past also won the same award at…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Today, on International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Goans should unite to raise awareness and combat this global menace. Goa Police remains steadfast in its commitment to a Zero Tolerance Policy against Illegal Drugs, implementing precautionary and remedial measures to curb drug trafficking within the state. Through stringent actions targeting both peddlers and users, the prevalence of drug-related offenses has significantly reduced. Together, let us build a drug-free society, ensuring a promising future for our youth.

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The internationally acclaimed beach belts of Calangute, Anjuna and Pernem seems to be the hot spot of drug trade activities. According to police, these beaches accounted the most number of drug cases every year. Goa police have seized drugs worth Rs 10.26 crore from 2021 till date and arrested 403 persons involved in drug trade. The coastal state receives a high footfall of foreign tourists, especially Russians. And, some of them are nabbed from time to time by the police for allegedly selling narcotics or for their involvement in online gambling. Total of approximately 408 Kg of…