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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that Goa aims to establish itself as a top choice for travellers worldwide, emphasising its exceptional offerings and encouraging visitors to explore this rich history and culture. Khaunte was addressing the gathering at the 4th G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting. “Goa aims to establish itself as a top choice for travellers worldwide, emphasizing its exceptional offerings and encouraging visitors to explore this rich history and culture,” said Khaunte. He further said that Goa also plans to expand its tourism offerings by promoting lesser-explored areas like spirituality, health and wellness, eco-tourism, and traditional aspects.…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a major directive, the Bombay High Court at Goa today restrained Arambol village panchayat in Bardez taluka from issuing any fresh construction licences without a Material Recovering Facility (MRF). The Court observed that the panchayat needs Material Recovery Facility with the required capacity for construction waste management. The panchayat is ordered to issue construction licenses when it are put in place MRF Facility. HC also directed the Sarpanch to deposit Rs 50,000 as a fine. Meanwhile, in reply to the submission made by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) with regards to open disposal of…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa will switch to renewable energy for most of its needs by 2030. “The government has approved the policy. Now it will be sent to the Union Government for approval. Once approval is granted, we shall launch the policy,” said CM Sawant. He further said that Goa is the first state to prepare such a plan on renewable energy, which is why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the state’s initiative. “With it being the land of Sun and Sand, Goa provides the perfect setting to harness solar energy and embrace…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A non-communicable diseases camp was held to prevent and control cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, TB, etc, at Khola village. The camp was held by Community Health Centre(CHC), Canacona and Mukta Dhrishti Foundation with the highly equipped medical mobile unit/ambulance fully supported by Khola Panchayat. With an aim to generate awareness about non-communicable but life-threatening diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Strokes, etc., free testing sugar (fasting & randon0, Blood Pressure, Hemoglobin check-up, physician, ophthalmic (digital) check-ups, ECG on the spot, Blood investigation on the spot were provided free of cost to the participants. Congratulating frontline health workers,…

Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Economic Offenses Wing of Mumbai Police has registered a cheating case against a Goa-based real estate company and its three directors for allegedly duping a 39-year-old man from Goa to Rs 14.9 crore. The accused persons allegedly defrauded the complainant by accepting his money on the pretext of buying a piece of land in Goa. But the complainant neither got possession of any land nor did he get his money back. Since the offence was committed from a Tardeo office, the EOW has registered the complaint and is further investigating the matter. According to the police,…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Vice Chairperson Ramchandra Kamat on Monday said that he did not care for what people spoke but assured him to take many developmental works in his ward. Kamat was speaking to reporters after launching works worth Rs 22 lakhs taken under the 15th Finance Commission in the presence of MMC Chairperson Leo Rodrigues, Councillors Prajay Mayekar, Damodar Kaskar, Majusha Pilankar and other residents. “I don’t care about what the people from the opposition speak, and I will prove myself with record-breaking development works in my ward in the next three years of my…

Goemkarponn desk Ponda: The Portuguese invaders demolished many old temples in Goa to destroy ancient Indian culture. The Goa State Government recognised the need to preserve the ancient Indian culture and decided to renovate all such temples that were the subject of attacks by foreign invaders. The State Government wasted no time renovating the ancient Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple in North Goa. Later, it formed a committee to identify and renovate all such temples across the State. The State’s stance concerning the Hindu temples is praiseworthy. We know how Mughal invaders went on a rampage to demolish the ancient and significant…