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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: He further said that this move of the state government will lead to killing the South Goa tourism industry no matter what assurances are given by both Goa and national leaders of the BJP and state government. “If you go everywhere worldwide, dual existence of airports within close proximity has not happened anywhere. Look at Bangalore and Delhi; ultimately, only one airport survives,’ he added. Alemao said that if you look at Dabolim, there are restrictions on timings for flight lands, and once Mopa is functional, all the flights will be diverted there at the new airport.…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar on Sunday said that CSR activities by JSW company to give motors to fishermen must not be confused with his stand on coal pollution. Amonkar clarified that he was still firm on his stand that he will not allow coal Pollution at MPT and that he had already informed the companies in the port that coal handling must be done in a dome structure to curb pollution effect on residents. Amonkar speaking to reporters after Inaugurating the Vida Medical camp at Ravindra Bhavan, said that he wanted to ensure that the Mormugao Constituency…

#IFFIWood, November 12, 2022 Life may be short and finite, but art transcends time and space, making the artist live on in our minds and hearts. The 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India is paying homage to Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away in Mumbai in February this year. While the veteran singer’s soulful songs are one too many, each excelling her own huge contribution to Indian cinema and culture, the festival has chosen Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s 1973 musical drama film Abhimaan to pay tribute to the great artist. The walk down the memory lane into the soulful…

Goemkarponn desk Ever since the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) found a home for itself in Goa, the state has welcomed the festival and its participants with open arms. Such is the spirit and hospitality of the state, that there are multiple exciting events and attractions lined up during each edition of the festival,  leaving delegates itching to come back again. Apart from the festival screenings, masterclasses and discussions here are some of the activities waiting to be explored, experienced and enjoyed at the 53rd edition of IFFI: Festival Mile The ‘road to victory’ may be paved with obstacles,…

The World Diabetes Day is marked every year on 14th November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered the insulin along with Charles Herbert best in 1922. The theme for World Diabetes day this year is “Education to protect tomorrow.“ More than 500 million people suffer from Diabetes across the globe. To protect the patients and the general population from the disease & its complications, education about the disease becomes very important part. While the healthcare professionals manage the diabetes of the patients, the diabetes educator can empower these patients to manage their own diabetes. We at the Diabetes…

In its endeavour for the betterment of infrastructure of the country, Association of Infrastructure Industry (India) and JK Cement Limited have created an independent platform for the academia and leaders from the construction industry to share knowledge for the betterment of construction for a better Bharat. The one hour session of the specially curated “Technology of Home Knowledge Series – MASTERCLASS was held in Goa on 12th November’2022 on various aspects of construction in India. The knowledge series was attended by practising civil engineers and architects of Goa in large numbers. Association of Infrastructure Industry (India) and JK Cement Limited…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee seems to have finally decided to act against the eight erring MLAs who joined the BJP in September by filing a disqualification petition against them. Sources in the State secretariat told Goemkarponn said that on Friday, the disqualification petition was filed before Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar. “The contents of the petition are not yet known, but the petition has been filed,” highly placed sources said. It is still unknown whether the petition is filed by the GPCC or someone else. Repeated calls to the Speaker, Tawadkar went unanswered. The Congress had said it…