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Bicholim Mineral Block-Block 1, which has an area of 478.5206 hectares, is spread across the villages of Bicholim, Bordem, Lamgao, Mulgoa, Mayem and Sirigao in North Goa’s Bicholim Taluka. Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has deferred its decision on a proposal to grant environmental clearance to M/S Vedanta Limited for the resumption of iron ore mining at Bicholim mineral block in Goa. The Indian Express reported that in a recent meeting, the EAC for environmental appraisal of non-coal mining projects directed the project proponent to submit a…

Whether it’s New Year’s Eve, Christmas, school holidays or simply because of a quiet time at work, tourism booms globally during the final ten days of the year. To help travelers find the best deals, Agoda reveals this year-end’s cheapest destinations around Asia Pacific. Always on the lookout for the best possible deals and most competitive prices, Agoda analyzed the average room rates of tourist destinations between 22 – 31 December. In India, Goa is the most affordable tourist destination, with an average room rate of INR 7,621. The destinations with the lowest average accommodation rates across the Asia Pacific…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: One person was killed and 22 others injured after a Hyderabad-bound bus overturned at Dharbandora in South Goa on Monday evening, police said. Police said that the accident occurred when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle. “One person died in the accident, while 22 passengers are rushed to a nearby health centre and undergoing treatment,” police said. Sources said that there were more than 30 passengers, all tourists, in the bus. They were rescued by locals from the area.

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Count the kilometres. Between London & Stonehenge. San Francisco to Sacramento. Paris to Moet & Chandon. New Delhi to Aligarh. Mumbai to Alibaug. Now, catch a breath and imagine running, swimming and cycling the distance of 70.3 miles (113 kilometres). No, you cannot be the snail, there’s cut-off time: 8 hours and 30 minutes. Wait, be prepared to lose 1-2 kilograms during 70.3 mile race. Lost a breath and tons of sweat? Well, that’s what nearly 1,600 triathletes from 30 countries will do on October 8 in Goa – participate in Ironman, the iconic global triathlon widely…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Two persons were arrested by the Goa police for allegedly attempting to run over a traffic head constable, officials said. The arrested persons are residents of Karwar in Karnataka, and they were booked for attempt to murder. The incident took place on September 30 when the traffic head constable had asked them to pull over. According to police, one of the accused deliberately reversed the car he was driving and hit head constable Vidyanand Amonkar causing him serious injuries. The other accused was arrested for taking an active part in the commission of the offence, police said.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Art and Culture had organized Dekhava Competition for Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Mandals in Goa. The contest is organised with an objective to preserve and promote age old traditions and provide a platform for the creative talents in Goa, this year total 18 Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Mandals had participated in the Dekhava competition. The State level Dekhava Competition Result- 2023 winners are 1st Prize (Rs.35,000/-) –Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Mandal, Casarvarnem, Pernem– Goa, 2nd Prize (Rs.30,000/-)Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal, Tudav, Netravali, Sanguem- Goa, 3rd Prize (Rs 25, 000/-) Shantadurga Kala Krida Sangh, Non-Mon, Vasco – Goa, 4thPrize (Rs 20,000/-) Yuva Panaji,…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Directorate of Art & Culture, Panaji- Goa organized State state-level Matoli competition for household individuals during the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Goa. The department every year organizes this contest to preserve and promote the age-old tradition of the Matoli decoration. This year overall 13 households from all over Goa participated in the competition. The winners of State level Matoli Competiton Result-2023: are: 1st Prize(Rs.20,000/-) Datta Shambu Naik (Gauthon, Priol, Ponda – Goa), 2nd Prize (Rs.15,000/-) Srikant P. Satarkar (Rait, Curti, Ponda-Goa),3rd Prize(Rs 12,000/-)Shri.Tanaji K. Gawde (Talule, Bandora, Ponda – Goa),4thPrize (Rs 10,000/-) Devu Satyawan Shetkar(Pilliem, Dharbandora-Goa) and…