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Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: South Goa Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has found MakeMyTrip guilty of unfair trade practices for raising the price of the vacation package by Rs 72k after the complainant had paid one instalment of the same. The bench noted that as a result, the plaintiff ultimately decided to cancel the vacation package, which caused him mental anguish. Dr. Belinda Viegas Mueller (“Complainant”) organized a trip for her family and friends in February 2020. Through MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd., they looked at vacation packages online. They selected a good 8-day, 7-night package and paid a down payment of Rs.…

Goemkarponn desk PUNE: It has been a week of upsets at the ICC World Cup 2023. First, it was Afghanistan toppling defending champions England to register their first win against a full member in the history of ODI World Cups and then it was Netherlands doing the same against the mighty South Africans. Coming to think of it, if Bangladesh beat India on Thursday in Pune, it should not qualify as an ‘upset’. In the last four encounters between the two sides, Bangladesh have won three. They were the only team to beat in the Asia Cup last month. But…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday urged the central government to develop Goa’s coastline as a major multi-modal maritime logistics hub. Speaking at the Global Maritime India Summit, 2023, CM sawant pointed out the inherent advantage of developing Goa as a maritime hub of the country. He also informed about the steps being taken by the state government to develop lighthouse tourism in Goa. “Lighthouse tourism is the new buzz in the tourism industry. Countries across the world are realising its potential and are developing this segment. We have taken steps towards developing lighthouses as…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Beach shacks, which are popular among tourists visiting Goa, are yet to be set up this year despite the start of the tourism season as the state environment department has so far not allotted locations to them, officials and stakeholders said on Wednesday. Beach shacks, which are typically built from eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, wooden poles and thatched palm leaves, have become a popular attraction for domestic and international tourists visiting the coastal state. This is for the first time that the environment department is allotting sites for the shacks. This task used to be carried…

Goemkarponn desk TALEIGAO: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today inaugurated the first discipline “Badminton” and kicked-off the first match of the 37th Nationa Games Goa at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium along with Sports Minister Govind Gaude. The National Games to be held in Goa from Oct 25 to Nov 9 will be formally inaugurated by PM Modi on Oct 26. “Goans were eagerly waiting for the National Games for last 10 years and today it gives me immense pleasure to inaugurate the first games. I am sure all Goans will come and watch the games at all venues across…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Fatorda MLA and Goa Forward Party (GFP) Chief Vijai Sardesai Advocate General’s statement on tiger reserve looks as if he is speaking for some politician. “Advocate General Devidas Pangam’s statement on tiger reserve looks as if he is speaking for some politician. Tiger reserve is a must to save Goa and Mhadei; The ESA area expert committee was totally misguided,” said Sardesai. He further said that a Union Minister hailing from Karnataka is on the record stating that because of this imminent declaration of tiger reserve, the diversion of Mhadel river may not be possible. “If we…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Three persons were held by Goa Police for allegedly confining two tourists and looting their money through the UPI transaction mode, an official said. Calangute Police informed that on the complaint ofS. Satishkumar Shetty,39, from Karnataka’s Kolar, the case was investigated and subsequently three persons were held in this connection. Complainant has stated that a tourist guide/tout tookhim and his friend to one room and confined them. Later the accused persons assaulted them and forcefully transferred an amount of Rs 30,000 through UPI transaction, the police said. The accused persons are identified as SharukhanDevagiri,25, a native of…